KATINA ZANINOVICH, RN
2026 HONORED MOTHER
Nursing Champion, Community Warrior, and Volunteer

With a lifelong passion for nursing, Katina began her career with VNA Health (formerly known as Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care) in 1982 as a nurse. She went on to serve as a Community Hospital Liaison, Director of Clinical Services, and ultimately as Executive Director. Today, Katina continues to be a guiding force for VNA Health to this day.

Katina has served as a board member or board chair for more than 15 community nonprofit organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association Central Coast Chapter, Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara, Casa Dorinda, and Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley Hospitals. In recognition of her extraordinary leadership and service, she was named the Santa Barbara Foundation’s 79th Person of the Year in 2022 and received the Royal Pride Foundation Citizenship Award in 2016. VNA Health is honored to call Katina our own.

NANCY KOPPELMAN
2026 REMEMBERED MOTHER
Global Caregiver, Humanitarian, and Women’s Rights Advocate

Nancy inspired us to look beyond borders and celebrate the acts of care that unite us across communities and cultures. She was on the board of Direct Relief and helped to found the Global Neighborhood Fund, which helps to provide social justice overseas.

She was known for her global spirit of caregiving, connecting people, and her persuasive progressive vision. Nancy relentlessly pursued social justice, liberation issues, and women’s rights. She was on advisory boards of the Aspen Brain Forum, Aspen Institute, and One Heart Worldwide.

She hosted events for authors, scientists, Nobel Peace Prize winners, world leaders, and politicians. Heart-centered and a force for positivity, Nancy shared her mirth, playfulness, and intelligence with all around her.