Leadership and Board of Directors
Tania Zamora (Officer/Director)
Team Hoyt San Diego President/ Executive Director
Tania Zamora is a Research Health Science Specialist at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. She serves as Vice-Chair for the advisory board of the City Chapter of Arc of San Diego. Tania completed her undergraduate degree at San Diego State University and her graduate degree from Pepperdine University. She is currently a JD candidate at Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
She has volunteered as a CASA for Voices for Children while at SDSU. Tania has co-authored multiple publications and presentations for her work at the VASDHS.
Tania ran the Boston Marathon in 2017 with the Hoyt Foundation and competed in 6 full and over 50 half marathons.
Tania Zamora is the President/Executive Director of Team Hoyt San Diego and oversees all aspects of the organization’s activities. As President, she supervises the affairs of Team Hoyt San Diego, the Board of Directors, and its officers.
James Pathman (Officer/ Director)
Team Hoyt San Diego Vice President
Tracey Lilly (Officer/ Director)
Team Hoyt San Diego Secretary
Kathy Boyer (Director)
Team Hoyt Diego Board of Director
Kathy Boyer has been a part of the “Team Hoyt” world since 2004, when she became Dick Hoyt’s girlfriend, and a short time later his Office Manager. Kathy was by Dick’s side for countless race events over the years and was proud to help him establish the 11 Team Hoyt chapters around the country and Canada, which continue to carry on his legacy.
In 2021 Kathy was honored to be asked to sit on the Board of Team Hoyt San Diego. She has many happy memories of athletes from THSD coming to Holland, MA to do the local 5K with Dick and Rick, as well as flying to CA with Dick and Rick to take part in THSD events.
Kathy is “not a runner” but she enjoys organizing the race events and cheering from the sidelines as well as helping at water stops. She is so proud of all the Hoyt runners that are out there “loaning their arms and legs” so that THSD athletes can take part in race events.
Kathy is employed by the Town of Holland, MA as the part-time Assistant Town Clerk. When not working she takes long walks as well as Zumba and tap lessons. She likes to watch Hallmark movies and almost every night she reads until the wee hours of the morning (usually while eating chocolate!!). She also enjoys spending time with her two 7-year-old granddaughters.
Doug Gilliland (Director)
Team Hoyt San Diego Board of Director
Doug Gilliland was the charity race director for Dick and Rick Hoyt’s Boston Marathon Team from 2006 to 2020. During that time, Team Hoyt raised almost two million dollars running the Boston Marathon. All of the money raised was donated to charities that were committed to the inclusion of disabled persons into everyday activities such as triathlons and marathons.
Team Hoyt San Diego Board of Director
Corey Hanrahan has been involved with the Hoyt Foundations since running his first Boston Marathon with the Hoyt Foundation in April 2011. Corey ran a total of four Boston Marathons with the Hoyt Foundation. Corey travelled to Boston every year from 2011 to 2019 to assist the Hoyt Foundation with marathon weekend.
Corey broached the idea of creating Team Hoyt San Diego with Dick and Rick while on the Boston Marathon course in 2013. Corey came back to San Diego and connected with Doug Gilliland, Randy Rechs, Jim Pathman, and Chuck Wagner and proposed creating the chapter. It was a resounding “yes” from everyone, and Team Hoyt San Diego was born.
Corey proudly served as President of Team Hoyt San Diego from 2013 to 2020. Corey is also an employment law attorney in San Diego. In total, Corey has completed seven full marathons, and countless half marathons (including two top 100 finishes in local San Diego half marathons).
Randy Rechs (Director)
Team Hoyt San Diego Board of Director
Charles (Chuck) Wagner (Director)
Team Hoyt San Diego Board of Director
Tina Valle
Chair- Fundraising Committee
Tina Valle, a dedicated athlete with Team Hoyt San Diego since 2015, brings her indomitable spirit and experience to the newly formed fundraising committee. Her journey with the team has been more than just about athletic prowess; it’s a reflection of her belief in the transformative power of community and perseverance, perfectly echoing the Team Hoyt motto, “Yes You Can!”
Her expertise extends beyond the race track. With a rich background in the tech/software industry, Tina excels in collaboration, technical innovation, and community management. These skills are not just assets in her professional life but also fuel her passion for empowering others and making a tangible difference.
While her professional life is marked by leadership and strategic vision, it is her experience from being a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps that truly embodies her commitment to excellence and service.
Tina’s passion extends beyond her professional achievements, deeply rooted in empowering others and effecting positive change. Her role on the fundraising committee is not just a position but a platform to drive the mission of Team Hoyt San Diego forward, championing the belief that every individual holds the power to achieve the extraordinary
Her athletic accolades, including seven 140.6 distance triathlons, numerous 70.3 distance triathlons, and 5K through marathon road races, reflect her personal mantra of perseverance and resilience. These feats are a testament to her belief that with determination and support, everyone can achieve their seemingly impossible goals.
In her role on the fundraising committee, Tina is poised to contribute her unique blend of skills and passion, furthering the organization’s commitment to creating a community where “Yes You Can!” is not just a motto, but a reality for all.
Scott Swegles
Vice- Chair- Fundraising Committee
Scott Swegles has been involved with Team Hoyt San Diego since the summer of 2014 when he ran a 5k pushing his daughter Catherine in chair loaned by THSD. They continued to participate in many 5ks, 10ks and half marathons over the years. They have made many close friends with other THSD members and found a wonderfully supportive community.
Scott is also a member of the Parent Advisory Board for the CHARGE Syndrome Center at San Diego Rady’s Children’s Hospital, and a coach with the Miracle League of San Diego. Scott is the V.P. of Sales for an IT Security consulting firm headquartered in Southern California.
Sheila Dentino
Chair- Social Committee
Sheila joined THSD back in 2016 after she had the pleasure of meeting Dick and Rick Hoyt at the Carlsbad Half Marathon. She has one adult son, Raymond, who has special needs. Sheila has completed over 50 half marathons in total, roughly half of them with Raymond. Sheila and Raymond have also completed 2 marathons and a dozen triathlons together.
Sheila has worked over 25 years in the Bio-Pharma industry and completed her BS in Chemistry at UC San Diego where she met her husband, Octavio.
Sheila and family have participated in many THSD events and enjoy the friendships we’ve developed. THSD has become her second family.
Sheila is serving as the Chair on the THSD Social Committee and hopes to be able to contribute to this wonderful organization.
Jennifer Baron
Vice Chair- Social Committee
Jennifer Baron has worked with students who have special education needs for over 24 years. She moved from New Jersey to San Diego in 2008 and immediately immersed herself in the San Diego community volunteering for numerous non-profit organizations in her spare time. She is an active volunteer for Autism Society San Diego in their social activities department. Along with the Autism Society she volunteers at a variety of surf camps, outreach programs, fundraisers, food banks, and Habitat for Humanity that serve young adults and children in the community.
Jen has completed hundreds of full/half marathons, triathlons and trail races many of which were completed with Team Hoyt San Diego starting in 2016. She enjoys activities that challenge the mind and body and feels herself blessed to be part of the Team Hoyt community.
Jen is the Vice-Chair for the Social Committee of Team Hoyt San Diego.
Along with her fellow committee members she assists with putting events together that allow the members to gather, and socialize outside of race day. These bonding times allow friendships to blossom, networking to expand, knowledge to be shared, and enthusiasm for sports within San Diego and beyond.
Rachel Lucas
Social Committee
Rachel Lucas is a Mother, IT Manager, and lends her legs to push her daughter Lily as part of Team Lily. Inspired by watching her daughter Lily participate in her first half marathon being pushed by a Team Hoyt San Diego runner in 2019, Rachel decided to start training to be able to push Lily in future races. Together as Team Lily, Rachel has pushed her daughter in many 5K’s and 7 Half Marathons.
Zachary Romero
Equipment Manager
