Amy Smith is the Capital Campaign Director for The Open Door Network, leading a $45 million effort to create a new campus that will expand opportunities for women, children, and families, providing a safe and nurturing environment for hundreds each year. Known for building strong community partnerships and leading successful fundraising initiatives, she previously served 8 ½ years as Executive Director of the Bakersfield Museum of Art. A proud 2013 graduate of Leadership Bakersfield, Amy has been active in Rotary for many years, serving as Twilight Club President and as Assistant Governor and Executive Assistant Governor for District 5240. She and her husband, Zane, have been happily married for 33 years and love cheering on their children, Christopher, a Financial Services Officer at a credit union in Monterey, and Charlotte, a substitute elementary school teacher pursuing her master’s in education.

Lauren Skidmore is a non-profit leader as CEO for The Open Door Network. She also is a 5th generation Cattle Rancher where she supports the family business. Since 2021, Lauren has led The Open Door Network which provides services to those whose lives have been, or could be, impacted by homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking. Lauren describes her life goal as becoming a vital community leader through her passion in community development, outreach, leadership, and government relations. She is a life-long learner and hopes to be an asset in her community.

Prior to her work with the Open Door Network, Lauren was the District Director for the 34th District of the California State Assembly, working with the Honorable Vince Fong. She has served on many community boards and committees and is currently Chair of Kern County Planning Commission, member of the Kern Bakersfield Regional Homeless Collaborative, and member of the Go Red committee