PERK Announces New Board Members
Dear PERK Members,
PERK is strong as our core leadership is led by a talented Board of Directors and Advisory Board who understand our mission and are dedicated to it. As PERK celebrates our 5th anniversary year, we are honored to introduce our newest board members and leadership in 2025. We are thrilled to welcome new leaders in PERK and PERK Advocacy. In January this year, we welcomed the talented John Savage as a Board Member.
JOHN SAVAGE
NEW Board Member
John Savage has extensive background in non-profits. John has been working and partnering with Nonprofit executives and organizations throughout North America for over 35 years. He and his team help National and Regional organizations grow their revenue, improve their effectiveness, and fill the gap during leadership transitions.
Over the years, John's clients have included entrepreneurial start-ups to organizations celebrating their 150th anniversary. This includes private schools, foster care agencies, museums, membership organizations like yacht clubs, rescue missions, large and small church boards, family and church foundations, camps, overseas agencies, orphanages, hospitals, inner-city and urban agencies serving the poor, colleges as well as faith-filled family businesses - and their leaders - among others. John is also a Board Member of PERK Advocacy.
JAYSON POTTS
NEW Board Member and Chief Financial Officer
Jayson is a seasoned accounting, finance and project management professional skilled in operations with proven experience using strategic business and digital transformation to drive profit and cost savings.
Jayson has saved his clients over $8M that they have been able to invest in other key initiatives and projects. Jayson has led the successful acquisition of over 20 companies, with a combined transaction value exceeding $5 billion. Jayson Potts is also a Board Member of PERK Advocacy.
STEPHANIE SUR
Dr. Sur has been a PERK Board Member for 3 years
Stephanie believes strongly in informed consent, bodily autonomy and parental rights. She has been heavily involved in California grass roots advocacy since 2018.
Dr. Stephanie Sur grew up in the California Bay Area and is a graduate of UC Davis where she earned a dual BS in Medical Microbiology and Immunology as well as Neuropsychology. She went on to graduate from Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Sur currently practices Integrative Veterinary Medicine in Oregon where she resides with her family.
Dr. Stephanie Sur has extensive background advocating for medical freedom, educational rights, and parental rights. She fought against SB277 and SB276 in California. She has actively helped PERK grow to achieve our victories in advocacy and legislative strategies. Dr. Sur has built relationships with legislators and policy makers for impact.
Stephanie believes strongly in informed consent, bodily autonomy and parental rights. She has been heavily involved in California grass roots advocacy since 2018. Dr. Sur is also a Board Member of PERK Advocacy.
ALI GORDON
New Advisory Board Member
Ali Gordon’s leadership and talents brings insights to PERK’s mission. Alison Gordon is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration.
Ali Gordon’s leadership and talents brings insights to PERK’s mission. Alison Gordon is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration. She began her career in the tech and consulting sectors before transitioning into interior design, discovering her passion for creating functional and inspiring homes.
Beyond her professional achievements, Alison is deeply committed to advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children, parents, and families. Her experiences as a mother have fueled her dedication to medical freedom, quality education, and parental rights, along with a deep appreciation for American values. Ali joined our Board at the end of last year.
JESSICA SUTTA
Advisory Board Member
Jessica Sutta: Mother, Singer, Writer, Vaccine Injury Advocate & former member of the International Platinum Award-winning recording pop group, The Pussycat Dolls.
Jessica Sutta: Mother, Singer, Writer, Vaccine Injury Advocate & former member of the International Platinum Award-winning recording pop group, The Pussycat Dolls. Jessica was severely injured by the Moderna mRNA shot two years ago but her painful experience led her on a mission to help heal the injured and be a voice for the ones suffering who have been shunned and silenced by society. Jessica joined our Advisory Board last year.
We have additional new board members, new partnerships, ground breaking new initiatives, new programs, and new exciting events.
PERK Team
Read our entire Board Member’s bio’s here.