Laurence Boggeln, MD is a native San Diegan, who attended University of San Diego High School (Now Cathedral Catholic), Loyola Marymount University, and St. Louis University Medical School.  He completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.  He then served 4 additional active duty and 23 reserve years in the Navy, mostly with the Marines, including a tour with the First Marine Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.  He was in private practice in Temecula from 1987 to 2016 as a family physician.  He now focuses on his subspecialty in hospice and palliative medicine.  He was chairman of the Board of Governors of Temecula Valley Hospital from its opening in October 2013 to Dec 31, 2015, and was Chief of the Medical Staff  2016-2017. He is involved in numerous community activities besides Jacob’s House, including Boy Scouts, St. Martha Catholic Community, youth sports, and mentoring for aspiring nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians.  Father of nine, and grandfather of eleven, he enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, studying his faith, and family time as much as possible.  

Mission: As Jacob Andrew Nelson's sister, Jaclyn has dedicated her life to honoring her brother's memory by supporting local families facing the trials of having a loved one in critical care.

Commitment: She is honored to serve alongside selfless leaders, committing every vote and decision to ensuring Jacob's House remains a true sanctuary.

Background: Theea has over 20 years of banking and branch management experience and serves as the CEO of Advanced Mapping, a California-based GPS & GIS services firm.

Community Impact: Deeply passionate about regional philanthropy, she partners with Junior Achievement to teach financial literacy across all age groups. She originally joined Jacob's House as an intake volunteer, welcoming and checking in guest families.

Background: Heavily involved with Jacob's House since 2012, Brandon has guided the organization through strategic planning, risk management, IT administration, operations planning, and marketing strategy. He was formally appointed to the Board of Directors in 2021. 

Background: An intensive care nurse for 15 years, Jia holds an MBA in Healthcare Management. She relocated from New York City to serve as the Director of Care Coordination and Social Services at Southwest Healthcare, overseeing hospital campuses in Murrieta and Wildomar.

Expertise: She sits on professional committees dedicated to hospital performance and patient care initiatives, dedicating her spare time to local acts of kindness and family.

Background: Gina brings 26 years of registered nursing experience across ICU and Labor & Delivery units, currently serving as a Director of Nursing for Maternal Child Health at Kaiser Permanente. She holds a Master's in Leadership and Management.

Community Impact: Recipient of the MVVP dedication award, Gina is an active member of the National Charity League, where she previously served as the liaison coordinating weekday meal preparation for the guests staying at Jacob's House.