![]() ![]() Elizabeth, 27.Ĭareer: Philanthropist and community volunteer since the 1980s. Children (with former husband, Bill Stensrud): Ross, 33 Darren, 28. James “Jay” Merritt, married March 15, 2014. The mezzo-soprano’s high notes, she said, “made my skin tingle.”Ĭurrent: Acting president, San Diego Opera board of directorsįamily: Husband, Dr. ‘Thoughtful, caring’īorn the daughter of a dentist and opera-loving homemaker in Menlo Park, Lazier (pronounced “Lah-zee-aye”) was 8 when she saw her first opera, “The Barber of Seville” at San Francisco’s War Memorial opera house. “I think she looks like she might be a pushover, but she’s got steel inside her,” Warden said. She said Lazier is by nature a quiet and publicity-shy person, but she hides a reserve of strength. View the Video Mission to rescue SD Operaįormer San Diego City Councilwoman Barbara Warden served for several years with Lazier raising money for Palomar Health Foundation. For more than 20 years, she has been a quiet but devoted donor and volunteer for local arts, education, health and youth organizations. While Lazier’s name may be new to the general public, it’s well known in the nonprofit world. Last Thursday, she became acting board president during a tumultuous meeting where 13 board members, including president Karen Cohn, resigned. ![]() ![]() On April 4, Poway resident Carol Lazier - who only joined the opera’s board last summer - pledged $1 million toward rescuing the failing, 49-year-old company. And 17 days ago, she reluctanctly stepped into the spotlight in a last-ditch bid to save San Diego Opera from extinction. ![]() She’s been described as gracious, thoughtful and reserved, someone who only speaks up when necessary. ![]()
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