Tammis Berkheimer

“I am so honored to represent Tustin and all the dedicated and hard-working volunteers who make Tustin great,” Tammis said.

Tammis has lived in Tustin for over 40 years and worked for the Tustin Unified School District for more than 30 years. Currently, she is a member of the TUSD Citizens’ Oversight Committee, a group appointed by the school board to oversee the expenditure of bond funds for school improvements.

Tammis is a familiar face at countless Tustin nonprofit events and is passionate in her unwavering support of local causes. She approaches every task with a “What can I do to help?” attitude, rolling up her sleeves and taking on any responsibility. Tammis’s willingness to go above and beyond, taking on even the most overlooked and unglamorous tasks, sets her apart as a true community champion. Her selflessness and reliability make her an invaluable asset to Tustin’s nonprofit sector as well as Tustin Unified schools.

Since the 1980’s, Tammis has volunteered in the schools, church and community events. She coordinated the Tustin Community Foundation’s Project Pajama Drive; supervised TCF’s Sip & Stroll in Old Town Tustin; is a referee at TCF’s Paper Football Challenge; a Tustin-Santa Ana Rotarian at Lobsterfest, Tustin Tiller Days and Tustin Chili Cook-Off; Treasurer for Dollars for Tustin Scholars; Treasurer for Soroptimist International of Santa Ana-Tustin; a member of the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts’ Encore group and a volunteer at many other events.

Tammis embodies the spirit of service, generosity and leadership that make Tustin a better place for everyone. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family: husband Don, son Andrew and wife Raychel, daughter Laurel and husband Justin and her three grandchildren.

Nominated by the Tustin Community Foundation

Nominees:
Nettie Hershman (Nominated by Tustin Area Woman’s Club)
Sona Shah (Nominated by My Private Professor)