Board of Trustees Updates

The Crossroads Board of Trustees is a group of dedicated members of the Crossroads community who oversee the School’s long-range strategic planning. The trustees’ diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise provide a broad knowledge base that the School can draw on for guidance in fulfilling its mission. 

Over the last few months, several members have termed off the Board and new members have joined. Trustees have also assumed new leadership roles, including a new chair. 

Details about recent changes to the Board of Trustees follow. To see the complete 2026-27 Board of Trustees roster, click here.

Welcome 

We are pleased to announce the addition of three new trustees: 

Cash Warren ’97 is a producer, entrepreneur and co-founder of clothing brand Pair of Thieves. His film credits include the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “Sole Man,” the Emmy-nominated “Crips and Bloods: Made in America” and “Rising Son,” a documentary about skateboarder Christian Hosoi. Cash launched two digital content channels in partnership with YouTube: YOMYOMF and The NOC. Cash is a founding board member of LIFT-LA and has also served on the boards of UCLA Lab School and ATTN. He is the parent of Crossroads graduate Honor ’26, Crossroads junior Haven and son Hayes. 

 

Ethan Goldstine began creating websites in the early days of the internet. He founded the website for radio station KCRW and co-created one of the first online serials. In 1998, he became a partner at kapow inc, a company that created websites for large nonprofits including the Skirball Cultural Center, The Autry Museum, Stanford University, PBS and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Currently, he is the president of his family’s charitable foundation and serves on the board at IKAR and the Skirball Cultural Center. Ethan is the parent of three Crossroads students: 12th grader Lirit, fourth grader Ilan and first grader Aviv. 

 

Cameron Strang is a Canadian-born music executive and entrepreneur and the founder of Howe Sound Music, a boutique publishing company representing songs by artists including Zach Bryan, Bruno Mars, Gordon Lightfoot and Steve Earle. Before that, Cameron served as chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records and Warner Chappell Music, overseeing global operations and serving on the board of Warner Music Group. Earlier in his career, he founded New West Records and Southside Independent Music Publishing. Cameron serves on the boards of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the LAUSD after-school program, LA’s BEST and several music industry organizations. He is the parent of two Crossroads students, 11th grader Jack and eighth grader Lily, and son Andrew. 

 

Sarah Harden has stepped down as Board chair; she will remain a member of the Board and serve as this year’s treasurer. Sarah is the founder of Alma Socia, through which she invests in, advises and collaborates with leaders and organizations working to advance the creative, cultural and economic power of women and girls. Prior to that, she served as the CEO of the media company Hello Sunshine. She joined the Crossroads Board in 2021 and became chair in 2024. During her tenure, Sarah led the school through the most recent accreditation process, helped shape the new strategic plan and collaborated in creating the School’s first-ever mission and vision statements. Her leadership has been invaluable to the School and we are grateful for the time, expertise and energy she has shared. She is the parent of Crossroads graduate Louise ’22, Crossroads junior Fletcher and son Thomas.

Joe Blackstone has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees. He is the founder, president and CEO of Blackstone Consulting, a managed services provider of security, food, janitorial, facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance and project management for major corporations. Joe joined the Crossroads Board in 2021. He has served as vice chair and treasurer, as well as chair of the Finance and Strategic Plan Oversight Committees, vice chair of the Executive Committee and a member of the Head of School Evaluation Committee and the Head of School Compensation Committee. Since his daughter entered Crossroads in 2015, Joe has also been a deeply committed volunteer, including as a four-time Alley Party co-chair, Admission parent ambassador and Crossroads Annual Fund phonathon caller. Joe brings deep knowledge and experience to the Board, and we look forward to his tenure as chair. Joe is the parent of Crossroads junior grader Jess.   

We welcome the Board’s complete leadership team for 2026-27:

 

Three trustees have completed their terms on the Board.

 

Paul Rahimian is the founder and CEO of Parkview Financial, a direct private lender specializing in ground-up commercial and residential real estate financing. Paul joined the Crossroads board in 2021. He served on the Audit Committee, the Finance Committee and the Real Estate Committee, which he chaired. Paul is the parent of Crossroads graduates Colin ’23 and Tyler ’23.

 

Marc Millman is managing director at Cerberus Capital Management, an established alternative investment advisor. Marc joined the Crossroads Board in 2012. He shared his expertise as chair of the Investment Committee for many years. He also served on committees overseeing Finance, Revenue, Audit and 403(b) Investment. Marc is the parent of two Crossroads students, 12th grader Cece and fourth grader Teddy, and daughter Isabella.

 

Jeff Lipp is the co-founder and COO of The Kive Company, creators of the ARTKIVE brand. Jeff joined the board in 2013 and has served as vice chair and secretary, as well as chair of the Revenue Committee, vice chair of the Executive Committee and a member of the Advancement Advisory, Governance, Audit, Equity & Justice, Strategic Plan Oversight, Investment and Capital Campaign Committees. Jeff is the parent of Crossroads alumni Josh ’20, Adam ’24 and Zoe ’24. 

 

We are very grateful to Jeff, Marc and Paul for their years of service to the School and for their invaluable leadership and guidance.