Leadership

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are distinguished professionals and community representatives who serve in a volunteer capacity. An unselfish commitment to others is an underlying common element of each director which brings them to the table to help those in need.

Board Officers

Board Members

  • Adey Tesfaye - HSBC
  • Alma Vargas – Umpqua Bank
  • Chris Garcia - Banc of California
  • Courtney Williams - Pacific Premier Bank
  • Crystal Sims - Legal Aid Society
  • David Huizar – Farmers & Merchants Bank
  • Diane Stewart - U.S. Bank
  • Doug Bystry - Clearinghouse CDFI
  • Jessica Captanis – WNC & Associates
  • Jim Breslauer - Breslauer-Soref Foundation
  • John Nguyen - Pacific Premier Bank
  • Jose Moreno - CSULB
  • Kimbely Valley - City National Bank
  • Linda Nguyen – Wells Fargo Bank
  • Linda Schulein - Schulein Family Foundation
  • Mayra Soto - Southland EDC
  • Melody Winter Head - Community Advocate
  • Michael LeBlanc - The Irvine Company
  • Michelle Scott – First Republic Bank
  • Millicent Washington - Manufacturers Bank
  • Nora Perez – First Choice Bank
  • Oscar Rodriguez Aguila – ProActive Realty Investments, Inc.
  • Robert De Acevedo - Citizens Business Bank
  • Rossina Gallegos - Union Bank
  • Saskia Knight - Brandman University
  • Steve Hernandez – Bolton & Company
  • Susan Montoya - Citizens Business Bank

  • Oscar Rodriguez, Asset Manager
  • Tara Thach, Development Director
  • Stephanie Ventura, SteppingUP Program Coodinator
  • Mayra Escobar, Program Coordinator & Academic Advisor
  • Leticia Plascencia, HUD Certified Housing Counselor
  • Margarita Muniz, HUD Certified Housing Counselor

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