A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lanie Wheeler moved to California in 1963. She and David have lived in their historic Greenmeadow Eichler home since 1966. In 2003, Lanie was named Tall Tree Outstanding Citizen for her exceptional contributions to many volunteer and nonprofit organizations. A longtime CFO of Palo Alto Community Child Care, she remains an ardent volunteer with such organizations as the Kiwanis Club, Palo Alto Housing, and the Palo Alto Community Fund. With service to the City on the Planning Commission, City Council, and as Mayor, Lanie has developed a deep understanding of and love for our Palo Alto community.
“I see PAM as a place where people of my generation can come to reminisce, younger adults can learn how to play a part in our special community, and children can be inspired by stories of people who have lived and worked here to realize their own dreams of achieving great things.”