OUR TEAM
We believe that building a brighter future for youth requires meaningful collaboration and a diverse range of perspectives.
MEET THE TEAM
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSION
REENTRY, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT
COORDINATION AND INNOVATION
Learn more about our team whose diverse perspectives and expertise allow us to address complex challenges, adapt to evolving needs, and foster a thriving environment where youth can flourish. Among us, you will find survivors of violence and crime, individuals who have taken accountability for harm they caused through restorative and legal practices, and passionate professionals from fields such as social work, public health, public policy, law enforcement, education, direct services, and community organizing.
Executive Office

David Carroll
Director   Â

Danielle Butler Vappie
Chief Deputy Director

Isamar Bonilla
Staff Assistant

Mirian Gomez
Executive Assistant

Zachery Román
Executive Assistant
Youth Development and Diversion

Jai Phillips
Youth Development Branch Director

Vanessa Petti
Director

Refugio Valle
Director

Eden Aberra
Manager

Jacob Albert
Manager

Alexia Cina
Analyst

Shinmeka Clark
Manager

Mia Foreman
Manager

Gloria Gonzalez
Manager

Marjan Goudarzi
Diversion Program
Manager

Jerry Henry
Manager

Marianna Hernandez
Manager

Raven Huston
Manager

Ezekiel Nishiyama
Analyst

Marsheila Randell
Analyst

Terry Robinson
Manager

Tyrone Thompson
Diversion Program
Manager

Alicia Velasco
Diversion Program
Manager

Christian Zurita
Diversion Program
Manager
Reentry, Housing, and Employment

Patricia Soung
Reentry, Housing, & Employment Branch Director

La Tasha Matthews
Reentry Program
Director

Sahelit Bahiru
Reentry Program
Director

Kisha Parra
Reentry, Housing, & Employment Staff Assistant

Asha Grayson
Reentry Program
Manager

Raiai Lee
Manager

Elizabeth Lopez
Manager

Dana Mitchell
Reentry Program
Manager

Dre Nichols
Reentry & Credible Messenger Program Manager

Ashley Yepez
Reentry Program
Analyst
Coordination and Innovation

Taylor Schooley
Coordination & Innovation
Branch Director Â

Sahar Moheize
Research, Policy, & Innovation
Program Director

Tamika Gray
Strategic Engagement Program Director

David Stevenson
Senior Public Information Specialist

Lemar Henry
Coordination & Innovation Staff Assistant

Edith Amador-Garcia
Research, Policy, & Innovation Analyst

Chelsea Busby
Research, Policy, & Innovation Manager

Kaylyn Canlione
Research, Policy, & Innovation Manager

Aareka Davis
Strategic Engagement Program Analyst

Angela Kim
Strategic Engagement
Program Manager

Eva Levingston
Research, Policy, & Innovation Manager

Mike Makkouk
Research, Policy, & Innovation Analyst

Vanessa Reyes
Strategic Engagement
Program Manager

Samantha Ruiz
Research, Policy, & Innovation Manager

Nana Sarkodee-Adoo
Strategic Engagement
Program Manager

Alexia Vartanian
Public Information Specialist

Joanne Yi
Strategic Engagement
Program Manager
Administrative Services

DeJuan Belton
Administrative Deputy

Mike Willis
Finance Director

Angelique Franco
Human Resources Section Manager

Jason Martinez
Budget Section Manager

Leland Schultz III
Contracts Section Manager

Rhonda Gray
Contracts Manager

Taura Gordon
Management Analyst

Pearl Le
Fiscal Supervisor

McKandy Leger
Human Resources Director

Alexis McClinton
Human Resources Analyst

Valerie Ramirez
Contracts Manager

Emily Wei
Fiscal Manager

Harrison Weisberg
Software Engineer