Our Team

Administrative Leadership Team:

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Dennis Agnos Chief Development Officer Work Phone: 707-800-3967
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Elizabeth Goldman, MFT #32470 Chief Program Officer Work Phone: 707-800-3947 Work Fax: (707) 703-4910
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Anita Maldonado Chief Executive Officer Work Phone: 707-800-3949
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Brenda Russell Director of Finance Work Phone: 707-800-3966

Administration and Development Staff:

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Jamey Blood Facilities Maintenance Manager Work Phone: 707-867-4741
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Charity Bonner Grants Manager Work Phone: 707-800-3960
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Susan Boyle Communications & Marketing Manager Work Phone: 707-206-7498
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Sonia Byck-Barwick Development Associate Corporate Partnerships & Events Work Phone: 707-867-4763
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Alicia Castro Director of Human Resources Work Phone: 707-206-7502 Work Fax: 707-703-5407
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John Contreras Development Associate, Individual Gifts Work Phone: 707-544-3308
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Beth Craven Design & Marketing Associate Work Phone: 707-867-4746
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Anne Dugan HR/Payroll Specialist Work Phone: 707-800-3969
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Joan Lucero Executive Assistant Work Phone: 707-935-1946
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Heather MacKenzie Database & Gifts In-Kind Coordinator Work Phone: 707-283-3206
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Heather Sweet Data Director Work Phone: 707-867-4748
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Stacy Tucker Office Manager Work Phone: 707-867-4769
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Brandon Ugarte Accounting Specialist Work Phone: 707-867-4801
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Sabrina Ward Contract Compliance Coordinator Work Phone: 707-800-3964
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Audrey Wood Receptionist Work Phone: 707-544-3299

Housing:

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Lily Bargetto Lead Youth Advocate, PYP Work Phone: 707-867-4743
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Garrett Crane Housing Program Manager Work Phone: 707-867-4518
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Samuelu Poueu Property Manager, Tamayo Village Work Phone: (707) 544-5446
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Patti Ramos-Hurtado Lead Youth Advocate, Dream Center Work Phone: 707-867-4730
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Jennifer Raygoza Lead Youth Advocate Work Phone: 707-867-4517
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Aubrianna Tait Lead Youth Advocate, Tamayo Village Work Phone: 707-867-4738
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Lan Tran Housing Program Coordinator Work Phone: 707-867-4519
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Dalia Villagomez Lead Youth Advocate, Tamayo Village Work Phone: 707-867-4714
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Mildred Williams Director of Housing Work Phone: 707-604-9945

Youth Crisis Services & Career Services Staff:

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Matt Barnes Director of Youth Crisis and Career Services Work Phone: 707-206-7501
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Joel Castaneda Case Manager Work Phone: 707-576-7293
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Gabriella Hall Housing & Victim Services Coordinator Work Phone: 707-867-4088
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Elias Hinit Career & Education Coordinator Work Phone: 707-996-7991
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Alejandro Jacobo Case Manager Work Phone: 707-921-5668
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Lauren Koenigshofer Program Manager Work Phone: 707-206-7494
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Gianna Louis-Jacques Case Manager Work Phone: 707-591-9578
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Elizabeth Medina Shelter Coordinator Work Phone: 707-867-4054
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Eduardo Osorio-Juarez Case Manager Work Phone: 707-522-2263
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Molly Scott Case Manager Work Phone: 707-578-0853
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Alondra Vera Case Manager Work Phone: 707-867-4515

Counseling Staff:

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Angelica Avalos Bilingual Billing & Office Assistant Work Phone: 707-800-3952
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Thomas Cassidy, MFT Trainee NPI-1205569720 Supervised by Dr. Marian Marioni Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist #19599 Work Phone: (707) 800-3968
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Alison Dotti, Psychological Assistant PSB #94023470 Lead Youth and Family Therapist NPI #1689192288Supervised by Dr. Marian Marioni Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist #19599 Work Phone: 707-800-3950
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Maria Faurrieta Case Manager Work Phone: 707-800-3971
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Dani Gilardi, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #110814 Clinical Supervisor NPI #1790192169 Work Phone: 707-800-3956
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Meghan Griffin, MFT Trainee NPI-1093447625 Supervised by Dr. Marian Marioni Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist #19599 Work Phone: 707-800-3959
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Gigi Henry Grief Support Facilitator Work Phone: 707-800-3957
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Kitu Jhawar-Terris, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #51399 School Mental Health & Grief Services Program Manager Work Phone: 707-206-7497
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Sara Kohl Clinic Coordinator Counseling Department Work Phone: 707-800-3965
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Janelle LaCumsky LaCumsky, MFT Trainee NPI- 1871226340 Supervised by Dr. Marian Marioni Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist #19599 Work Phone: (707) 800-3958
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Claudia Leiva Child Advocate Work Phone: 707-800-3955
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Lidia Lopez-Flores, Bilingual Behavioral Coach NPI- 1699350447 Supervised by Meghan Nunez, Licensed Psychologist PSY#29805 Work Phone: 707-800-3961
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Kelsey Maddox, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #51399 Grief Support Facilitator Supervised by Kitu Jhawar-Terris, LMFT Work Phone: 707-206-7492
Dr. Marian Marioni, Licensed Psychologist PSY#19599 Lead Clinical Supervisor NPI #1457498156 Work Phone: 707-800-3951
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Alejandro Maya, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #98169 Youth & Family Therapist Work Phone: 707-206-7490
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Selena Mitchell, MFT Trainee NPI-1023180270 Supervised by Dr. Marian Marioni Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist #19599 Work Phone: 707-800-3970
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Meghan Nunez, Licensed Psychologist PSY#29805 Clinical Supervisor NPI# 1093900680 Work Phone: 707-800-3948
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Alexis Purugganan, Associate Clinical Social Worker #105757 Youth and Family Therapist Supervised by Dr. Marian Marioni, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist, PSY #19599 Work Phone: 707-800-3537
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Brooke Ransom-Burr, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #85710 Director of Counseling NPI #1174822431 Work Phone: 707-800-3953
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Michelle Reardon, MFT Trainee NPI-1215603097Supervised by Dr. Marian Marioni Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist #19599 Work Phone: 707-800-3963
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Darren Rego Behavioral Coach Supervised by Danielle Gilardi, LMFT #110814​ Work Phone: 707-867-4526
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Tess Shatto, Associate Clinical Social Worker ACSW #95495 Youth & Family Therapist Supervised by Kelly Rathmann, Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW #28796 Work Phone: 707-800-3954
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Olivia Spaulding, Associate Clinical Social Worker #111549 Supervised by Danielle Gilardi, LMFT #110814​ Work Phone: 707-206-7499
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Vai Thompson, Behavioral Coach NPI- 1972113843Supervised by Danielle Gilardi, LMFT #110814​ Work Phone: 707-544-3307
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Michael Toby Independent Child Advocate Work Phone: 970-812-1235
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Andrew Wilson, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist # 117515 Supervised by Meghan Nunez, Licensed Psychologist PSY#29805 Work Phone: 707-206-7491

Board of Directors

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Tina Wallis
President Website: Law Office of Tina Wallis

Tina Wallis practices land use and environmental law, with the Law Offices of Tina Wallis, Inc. The firm advises private and public clients on all aspects of land use, such as general plan updates, zoning code updates, compliance with California’s Environmental Quality Act, land use entitlements for residential and commercial projects, conservation easements, and many other natural resource issues.

Outside of her work, Ms. Wallis can be found swimming, cycling, or walking her very bossy dog.

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Scott Lewis
Vice President
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Ty Comstock
Treasurer Website: Jacskson Family Wines

Ty Comstock just reached his 24th anniversary with Jackson Family Enterprises, and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for all aspects of finance, IT, human resources, and international businesses for the Jackson Family. During his tenure, Ty had the opportunity to help shape the company as it is configured today, including executive leadership, corporate treasury and financing, general accounting and process improvements, mergers and acquisition, strategic vision, and information systems and technology. Prior to joining the Jackson Family, Ty spent ten years in general and financial management with Core-Mark International. A graduate of The Ohio State University, he is married and has a daughter.

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Cynthia Negri
Board Secretary Website: Redwood Credit Union

Cynthia Negri has been with Redwood Credit Union since 1997. As Chief Operating Officer, she oversees the operational functions of the institution, including branch operations, wealth management, marketing and communications, member experience, and project management. During her tenure, Redwood Credit Union has grown from a $300-million institution to a credit union that is the 8th largest in California with over $4.9 billion in assets. An advocate of high service standards, Cynthia keeps the credit union focused on supporting its members and communities to help them succeed financially and achieve their dreams. She holds bachelors degrees in accounting and finance from San Francisco State University.

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Clay Bilby
Member-at-large Website: Palo Alto Networks

Clay Bilby is the Head of Investor Relations at Palo Alto Networks a cyber-security company.  Prior company experience includes Keysight Technologies, Agilent Technologies and Hewlett Packard.  Professional experience includes Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Finance, Marketing, Global Procurement and start-up mentoring.  Clay is also an adjunct professor at Sonoma State University teaching the Financial Statements Analysis course in the Executive MBA program. Clay holds a BSEE from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the California State University (Sonoma State University).  Clay enjoys active sports including distance tandem biking with his wife and other outdoor activities.


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Susan Barnes
Website: Barnes & Company

Susan Barnes is the owner of Barnes & Company, an award-winning strategic consulting firm specializing in the areas of land planning, land use approval, communications, public outreach and strategic communications. Susan works throughout Northern California in a wide spectrum of businesses, industries and nonprofits. Susan earned both a B.A. Political Science and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine. Susan has over 30 years of experience in dealing with federal, state, county and local government providing public affairs, land use, public outreach and media services.

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Matt Brewer

Matt Brewer was born and raised in Sonoma County, and graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Matt is a certified public accountant and is a partner at Pisenti & Brinker LLP. Matt provides corporate, partnership and individual tax planning and compliance services. Matt married the love of his life, Chloe, in 2010. When he is not working and volunteering, he keeps busy raising his three children.

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Peggy Clark

Peggy Clark is the Chief Nurse Executive at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. She has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, earning her BSN from the University of Washington. She holds an MBA from Seattle University and is certified in both Healthcare Risk Management as well as Healthcare Quality. Peggy lives in Santa Rosa with her husband and daughter. She is a member of the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association and spends her free time enjoying nature in one of the many beautiful parks in Sonoma County or in her garden, playing with the bees.

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Greg Hancock

Greg Hancock was born and raised in the North Bay and is a Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager for Exchange Bank working in the Construction and Commercial Mortgage Lending Group.  Greg has more than 16 years of experience working at community banks.  He is a graduate of Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo and resides in Santa Rosa with his wife and son.  Outside of work, Greg enjoys walking his German Shepard and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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Heather Nelson-Tapia

Heather Nelson-Tapia is the Business Development Manager for Entire Productions, with over 20 years of sales and management experience in the hospitality and events industry. A dedicated volunteer, Heather has served on committees for the Sutter Health Catwalk for a Cure Event, Redwood Empire Food Bank, American Heart Association’s Go Red Event, and Lytton Springs 4H. She is a member of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber’s Leadership Santa Rosa Program, Class 36, and a facilitator in the Be Better Platform, a networking and professional development group. She served 8 years on the ILEA Napa Sonoma Board, including 2 years as the President.

Heather is a mother of four, a lover of good food and wine, and an 80s enthusiast. She can often be found supporting local restaurants and wineries while connecting with colleagues, friends, and family.

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Ted Patchet
Website: Mercer

Ted Patchet is a Partner, Senior Client Manager at Mercer, a global professional services firm redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. He has expertise in strategic business planning and has led clients through a wide variety of projects across the HR landscape over the past 24 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Master of Arts in Sports and Fitness Management from the University of San Francisco.

Ted lives in Petaluma with his wife Patience and their two teenage sons, Gavin and Colin. He is the Secretary for the Northern California Chapter of US Lacrosse. Other organizations that Ted has served previously include Petaluma Youth Lacrosse, the Marin Cricket Club, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts-Rhode Island and Boys Scout of America. In his down time, Ted enjoys playing golf, walking the four family dogs and relaxing with his family.

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Jack Sanford

Jack Sanford is a personal injury attorney at Abbey Weitzenberg in Santa Rosa. Jack represents people injured by the fault of others. Jack has been the lead attorney on numerous cases from the initial filing of a lawsuit through settlement, mediation, and jury trial. Jack attended college at the University of Colorado and law school at the University of San Francisco. Jack also serves on the board of directors for the Sonoma County Bar Association and Legal Aid of Sonoma County. In 2023, Jack was awarded North Bay Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 honor. He is also a member of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber’s Leadership Santa Rosa Program, Class 39. In his free time, Jack enjoys mountain biking and spending time with his wife and two young sons.

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Mark Stapp

Mark Stapp is a Director of Development at Sonoma State University, where he assists with resource development and community engagement. Mark’s work experience also includes roles at the San Francisco Zoo, Paradigm HealthCare Services, and Logistics.com. In addition to serving on SAY’s board, Mark currently serves on Santa Rosa’s Measure O committee, the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Foundation board, and the board of the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County. Mark earned a B.A. in Religion from Williams College and a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Chicago. Mark and his wife, Viviann, live up the street from the Dream Center and enjoy walks in Annadel.

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Jennifer Stark

Jennifer Stark is a Product Manager at Keysight Technologies. She has 25 years of experience in technical marketing and product management with Hewlett Packard, Agilent Technologies and Keysight Technologies. Jennifer is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a B.S. in Mathematics and a member of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber LSR Class 35. Jennifer lives in Santa Rosa with her husband and two sons. When she is not working, Jennifer can be found spending time with her family, hiking trails in regional parks all over Sonoma County and savoring fresh produce from her garden.

Honorary Board of Directors

Marcus Benedetti

Bob Casanova

Connie Codding

Matthew Davis

Nancy Fastenau

Bill Friedman

Hon. Gayle Guynup

Kevin Konicek

Matt Martin

Hon. Rainer Navarro

Steve Page

Brian Purtill

Hon. Jill Ravitch

Hon. Arnold Rosenfield

Jenny Tamayo

Linda Tavis

Vic Trione

Steve Worthen

Shirlee Zane

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