Board of Trustees
Allison Scaduto, J.D. – Executive Director, President
Alli Scaduto is the Founder of The OisF Foundation, a mission shaped by her journey as a survivor of childhood abuse and her deep belief in the ocean’s power to heal, strengthen, and connect us to ourselves and to one another. After decades of silence, surfing became the catalyst that helped her confront long-buried trauma and reclaim her voice. Guided by a commitment to support others who have suffered alone and in silence without community or support - Alli created The OisF to share the strength and healing she found in the sea and to build a community where women and girls can rise, heal, and thrive together.
Born and raised at the Jersey Shore, Alli now lives in Brielle with her daughters, Amelie and Sawyer, who inspire her daily to champion confidence, courage, and a world where every girl and woman knows her worth. Alongside her work with The OisF, she is a full-time M&A and franchise attorney at Marks & Klein, LLC, representing clients across the world. A graduate of Bowdoin College and Seton Hall School of Law, Alli is devoted to community, sisterhood, and paying forward the goodness she sees in the world. Whether surfing with friends, traveling by the sea, or soaking in a sunset with her girls, she continues to find clarity and purpose in the ocean - and is committed to helping other women and girls experience its strength, hope, and healing.
Samantha Barnes – Secretary
Samantha Barnes is committed to empowering kids' confidence and creating opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. As a former middle school teacher and founder/CEO of Raddish, a monthly cooking club and curriculum for kids, she is passionate about food and family. Prior to founding Raddish, Samantha owned and operated Kitchen Kid, a mobile cooking school, summer camp, and after school program. Samantha grew up near the beach in Eastern Long Island and has found solace and joy in the waves and sand ever since. She is the mom to two ocean loving kids, and resides near the Pacific, in the South Bay of Los Angeles. She earned her BA from Bowdoin College in Maine where she studied government and education, and as a female founder, Samantha is committed to running a results-oriented and flexible company built on autonomy, working smart, and work/life integration.
Kara Murphy – Treasurer
Kara Murphy was born and raised at the Jersey Shore – with the ocean always being an integral part of Kara’s life. After a 9-year stint in Atlanta, the beach and ocean living called her and her family back to New Jersey. Kara currently resides in Brielle, NJ with her husband, Mike, and is blessed with 4 children - Keegan, Kiernan, Lilly and Benji. Kara’s passion for philanthropy and her experience with advocacy and awareness efforts developed early on as her oldest son, Keegan, was born autistic. Through Kara’s efforts to support her son, she has worked with a number of charitable organizations (including A Walk On Water) and experienced the benefits of surf therapy first-hand. Keegan, who is also blind and nonverbal, has been in surf therapy through AWOW and Hammer Surf School for almost two years. Kara believes the power of the ocean should be seen as a gift, an emotional cure for something that is out of our control. While in the ocean, even if only momentarily, Kara’s son feels on top of the world! Keegan’s surf therapy sessions set the tone for the rest of his day, and allow him to feel the joy and excitement of being a kid. Kara is committed to helping survivors feel this way as well – and working to provide opportunities for them to experience the healing powers and strength that the sea offers her son. Kara is a graduate of Villanova University and has over 20 years of professional experience in finance and accounting. Kara is currently Head of Institutional Equity Sales at SSR, LLC in New York City. When Kara isn’t running her children to different sporting events, she loves to travel, play tennis, and spend time with good friends.
Debbie A. Underhill – Trustee
Deborah Underhill is an integral member of The OisF team, bringing years of experience and knowledge working with domestic violence survivors and abuse victims. Debbie is a long-standing member of the domestic violence and sexual assault response teams for 180 Turning Lives Around, a Monmouth County-based nonprofit organization that empowers survivors and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault to find the courage and strength to turn their lives around. A fundraising expert, Debbie is also on the Development Committee for 180 Turning Lives Around and the Chairwomen of Fundraising for the Sussex County Republican Organization. Debbie is the mom of three daughters and a lifelong resident of New Jersey. When not busy dedicating her time and energy to the families of 180 Turning Lives Around, Debbie spends her time growing her antique retail business.
Caitlin Tamayo – Trustee
Caitlin Tamayo, MSW, LSW, Domestic Violence Specialist has worked in the field of domestic violence for the last 15 years. Caitlin is a graduate of Georgian Court University and obtained a Bachelors in Social Work 2008. She began her domestic violence career at Providence House in Ocean County, where she served as a safehouse case manager and a legal advocate in the Ocean County Superior Court. In 2010, Caitlin started her career with 180 as the Domestic Violence Liaison to the Division of Child Protection where she served as the DVL for 8 years. In 2012, Caitlin proceeded to Monmouth University where she completed her Masters in Social work and obtained her License in Social Work. During Caitlin's tenure she has also served as a case manager for 180 SuperStorm Sandy relief efforts, provided domestic violence counseling, facilitated groups and was the Program Coordinator to the Keeping Families Together Program for 5 years. Caitlin has been serving as the Events and Community Coordinator for three years and is excited to start her new role as the Community Liaison and Educator for 180.
Vicki Curran – Trustee
Vicki Curran, EdS, MA, LPC, NCC, is thrilled to serve on the Board of TheOisF and looks forward to connecting her lifelong passion for the ocean to her career path of helping others. With a Bachelor’s degree in English and Education, a Master’s degree in Counseling and an EdS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Vicki has taught students ranging from the elementary school level through the college graduate level. Currently, Vicki runs her own therapy practice, Hope Rising Counseling, LLC. When not working, Vicki enjoys spending time running, water skiing, rock climbing, biking or doing just about anything active with her husband and three children in Melbourne, Florida. Whether in NJ or Florida, Vicki can be found at the beach or among the waves as she is said to have salt water in her veins and runs on solar power!