Monica Kaderali

Social Tennis

Sponsors:  : Lauren Katz, Taryn O’Flaherty, Jason Spievak, Ryan Fell

Born and raised in Marin County, California, Monica spent winters skiing and summers hiking in Lake Tahoe. After graduating from Tulane University, she traveled before enrolling at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, where she earned a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine to become an acupuncturist.

Upon graduation, she moved back to Marin, where she met her husband, Karim Kaderali, who was living and working in Santa Barbara. After several years of long- distance, he finally "imported" her to his beloved Santa Barbara. She, too, soon fell in love with the seaside town, nestled between the mountains.



While her husband built his business, Santa Barbara Axxess, she focused on raising their children, Sierra and Devin, and managing their home. As the children grew older, she returned to part-time work, and life was fulfilling. Santa Barbara Axxess became a great source of pride for their family—built from the ground up, it grew into the largest school fundraiser in Santa Barbara, generating millions for local schools and nonprofits. It also provided a valuable membership and discount program, allowing families to save on dining, automotive services, and more.

When COVID-19 hit and the economy shut down, they decided to fulfill her long-held dream from her years of travel and move to Costa Rica, giving their children a year to immerse themselves in Spanish. What was meant to be a one-year adventure turned into three incredible years of exploring Costa Rica and Central America, learning Spanish, surfing, and ocean swimming. Their children attended a top-tier international school and formed lifelong friendships with peers from around the world.

As they approached their fourth year in Costa Rica, tragedy struck when Monica’s husband contracted meningitis and passed away suddenly. Wanting to be close to family and friends, she made the decision to return to Santa Barbara this past August. As she and her children work to rebuild their lives without their beloved husband and father, they remain committed to living the life he would have wanted for them—back in the town they love so much.

Megan & Christian Vanderwall

Regular (current Associate)

Sponsors:  Josh Macaluso, Pat McAlister, Tim Casey, Phil & Leslie Haight

After living together in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, Megan and Christian moved to Megan’s hometown of Santa Barbara at the end of 2021. They bought a home on the Mesa and welcomed their son Wesley in September 2024. They have enjoyed their first year at the club as Associate Members and are excited about the opportunity to be involved long term as Regular Members. Christian is a computer software engineer and Megan is an interior designer. In their free time, they both look forward to improving their golf and tennis games. Most of all, they are excited to raise Wes with lots of sports, community, and fun at the Club!