Board of Directors

A Board of Directors governs the non-profit Independent Adoption Center (IAC). The Board ensures the organization remains true to its mission and is fiscally sound. The following people have generously volunteered their time and skills to serve on the IAC Board:

Susan Sparling, President, is a university academic advising and academic services department director who has dedicated her career to assisting first-generation, low-income college students to excel at the university level. She also designs high-quality co-curricular programs that support academic success in higher education. She is a mother of three children, two of whom were born via open adoption with the expert guidance of the IAC. Susan has participated on the IAC Board since 2002, and is highly committed to support within the adoption community and national issues of open adoption.

Tahir Sheikh, Vice President, manages the IT Customer Support & Service department of a high tech company, and is the father of four children. In addition to his technical background, Tahir has extensive experience in Finance & Accounting. He has served on the Board since June 1996, shortly after he completed a temporary accounting assignment and felt compelled to stay involved with and support the Open Adoption model.

Camille King, Secretary is the mother of one child adopted through the IAC. Presently, Camille is a stay-at-home mom; prior to this, she practiced family law. Ms. King has served on the Board since 2006.

Christine Zwerling, Treasurer is the mother of two sons adopted through the IAC. Ms. Zwerling works as a compensation consultant. She joined the Board in 2011.

William Kinnane is a financial services marketing professional in Georgia. He has served on the board since 2009 and is the father of a daughter adopted through the IAC.

Daniel Mayfield is an attorney in San Jose, California. In addition to his work for open adoption he is a partner in a criminal and civil law practice, Carpenter and Mayfield. Mr. Mayfield has been on the Board since 1995, and is active in other civic and non-profit groups in the San Jose area.