Board of Directors

Clifford Parker (President)
2026 - Present

Clifford Parker serves as the President of the Board of Supervisors for Better Decisions Better Choices (BDBC) Reentry Services Inc., bringing visionary leadership, lived experience, and an unwavering commitment to community restoration and second chances.

With nearly a decade of hands-on experience working with justice-involved individuals, Mr. Parker has dedicated his life to empowering marginalized populations through cognitive educational programs, job readiness training, life skills development, and evidence-based interventions. Since 2016, he has successfully facilitated classes in partnership with parole, probation, drug courts, and reentry programs, helping participants develop the tools necessary to make positive, lasting life changes.

As a leader, Mr. Parker is passionate about addressing the root causes of recidivism by promoting personal accountability, moral reasoning, workforce development, and structured support systems. Under his guidance, BDBC continues to expand its impact through innovative programming that blends hard skills, soft skills, and cognitive behavioral approaches—including Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT).

Mr. Parker believes that transformation begins with better decisions and is sustained by better choices. His leadership reflects integrity, compassion, and a deep belief in the potential of every individual to rebuild, restore, and thrive.

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Yvonne Lawson-Thomas (Vice President)
2024 - Present

Dr. Thomas has been working in medicine for over 65 years. Born in Jamaica and educated in England (RN) and the USA (MD and MPH) , prepared her for a future in ER, Trauma, and Disaster medicine. My Career has been dedicated to medicine in both hospitals and disaster environments, starting as a nurse and progressing to Emergency Trauma Surgeon. I have organized and managed medical disaster responses teams around the world. My education and work experience have allowed me to work with so many from so many different backgrounds. Working with BDBC Services has allowed me to give back to our community by preparing those in the medical field. My scope of mastery is: Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, Teaching ATLS to MD'S, Teaching ER Nursing to RN's, Medical Simulation, Nursing(RN). Dr. Thomas brings a wealth of medical knowledge that will enhance the lives of many. We are elated that DR. Thomas is apart of BDBC's Family.

Lashawn Raybon (Secretary)

2022 - Present

With over 25 years of experience in private, public, and nonprofit sectors as an executive assistant, and a track record of strong performance in high-volume, high-pressure and diverse environments. LaShawn skillfully manages administrative duties and client relations for her colleagues.

As Executive Assistant to the Board, she ensures the smooth operation of office management, social media marketing, customer care and billing, meeting planning, scheduling, training and documenting and maintaining office processes, efficient handling of client inquires, consultations, and timely access to the Board as required. LaShawn also provides support in researching ongoing professional development, training workshops, and seminar presentations. Lashawn's ability to detail in her reporting/recording are immeasurable. BDBC is truly fortunate to have a woman of LaShawn's caliber on our TEAM.

Karen Parker (Treasurer)

2023 - Present

Karen Parker has over 30 years of experience as a claims adjuster with Kaiser Permanente and has a passion for providing excellent customer service for their members and providers within the California Region as well as Markets outside of California. As the Treasurer board member for our non- profit organization, Karen brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in accounting, insurance, auditing and the processing of high dollar claims. With her attention to detail and strategic approach, Karen ensures our financial resources are effectively managed and allocated to support our mission. Her expertise in financial analysis and reporting enables the board to make informed decisions and maintain transparency. Through her dedication and commitment, Karen plays a vital role in ensuring the financial sustainability and accountability of our organization. We are profoundly grateful and blessed to have Karen as our Treasurer, contributing to our collective efforts in creating a better tomorrow for those we are entrusted to serve.

Rachelle Dizon

2021- Present

Rachelle Dizon is a self-proclaimed product of the Bay Area. She grew up in Vallejo, CA but has lived in different cities of the bay for over 40 years. During that time, she has earned a wealth of experience working in wide range of industries such as healthcare, real estate, finance, and hospitality. Rachelle gained insight into working with people from different cultural backgrounds while working in the physical rehab industry. Rachelle has worked as a loan officer, real estate agent, tax preparer, and reentry/homeless services in Solano County. She credits her knack for organization as the key to her effectiveness in all that she does. Rachelle currently serves as the Family Services Manager for Solano Habitat for Humanity

Leonard Rubio

2021-Present

Leonard Rubio is the Executive Director of Insight Prison Project. (IPP). While incarcerated at San Quentin. Leonard created the Responsibility, Rehabilitation, & Restoration Interfaith Roundtable to promote restorative justice by including prisoners and volunteers from many faith and ethnic backgrounds to work together. Leonard was a participant in many of IPP's programs including the second cohort of the Victim Offender Education Group, became an inside facilitator for many programs, upon release in 2010 would speak on behalf of IPP. and served as a Board Member for seven years prior to being named Executive Director in 2018.

Bobo Fuimaono 2021 - Present

As a Board member of Better Decisions Better Choices Reentry Services, Mr. Fuimaono believes that "great Customer Service is our #1 priority and helping build our community is our goal." Mr. Fuimaono has dedicated 43 plus years of his life into building and making a positive impact on our community both young and old as well as his family. His exclusive work history consists of multiple trades, certifications and working with a variety of Non-Profit reentry services, such as P.A.L., (Police Activity League) Meal on wheels in Monterey, CA.

Mr. Fuimaono is the sole proprietor for Fuimaono Services since 2007, which is a construction company.Mr. Fuimaono has been working in the field of reentry since 2008. He has also completed Victim Offender Educational Training in 2006. His dedication to the success of those he has been entrusted to serve has been demonstrated through his actions and his ability to hone his hard and soft skills by providing weekly visits to juvenile Halls, jails and prisons to teach and train those young men and women on how to prepare for a successful transition back into their communities upon their release. . .

Over the course of her professional career, Dawn La Bar has demonstrated her passion for and dedication to the community. From 2011 until March of 2023, Dawn worked for the City of Fairfield, playing an essential role in the City Manager's Office helping to develop and implement the City's Legislative Platform, Community Revitalization and Homeless Strategies, Affordable Housing Programs, and increase and oversee local, state, and federal funding. Dawn works with local and regional partners to leverage resources, increase funding opportunities, and create partnerships to advocate for the community's most critical needs. Dawn now works as an Independent Consultant assisting local and regional agencies with homelessness and housing, strategic planning, and legislative policy. Dawn is committed to continuing her passion for serving her community both in Solano County and the Bay Area.

Dawn LaBar 2021 - Present