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
Michelle Scott
Treasurer
City National Bank
Board Members
John Palacio
Community Volunteer
Sam Romero
Logan Neighborhood
Victor Valladares
Oak View ComUNIDAD
- 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
Executive Leadership
Erin Gunther
Director of Fund Development & Marketing
Team
Oscar Rodriguez, Asset Manager
Tara Thach, Development Director
Stephanie Ventura, SteppingUP Program Coordinator
Mayra Escobar, SteppingUP Program Coordinator
Leticia Plascencia, HUD Certified Counselor
Margarita Muniz, HUD Certified Counselor
