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Jonathan Castillo
Jonathan Castillo is the Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Youth Services, where he leads efforts to provide housing, support and life-changing services to vulnerable youth. With a deep commitment to equity, Jonathan works to close systemic gaps and address the social determinants of health that affect marginalized communities. He believes early, personalized, and responsive care is essential to breaking cycles of poverty and homelessness. His leadership emphasizes sustainability, innovation and measurable outcomes, ensuring programs grow with lasting impact. Jonathan is dedicated to building a stronger, more supportive future for all of San Diego’s youth.
Hanan Scrapper
Hanan brings over two decades of leadership in social impact organizations. Formerly Regional Director at PATH San Diego, she advanced equitable housing solutions for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Known for her calm leadership and deep commitment to equity, Hanan has led large-scale operations, managed multimillion-dollar budgets and built cross-sector collaborations to strengthen systems of care. A board member of NAMI and the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, she continues to champion innovative, compassionate approaches that empower vulnerable youth and drive lasting community change.
Sammy Fosah
With 20+ years of experience in senior leadership and public accounting, Sammy brings vast experience in both the non-profit and for-profit spaces. Sammy works closely with operations to provide efficient financial management and understand the numbers behind the work, from job costing and revenue tracking to financial reporting and variance analysis. He’s hands-on when it comes to audits and compliance and brings practical experience across multiple accounting systems. Sammy believes finance should be clear, useful and forward-looking, supporting great decisions, sustainable growth and the people doing the work every day.
Kristen Diggs
Kristen has held leadership positions in nonprofit organizations for more than 17 years and has been in the HR field for over 25 years. In her role, Kristen oversees all aspects of Human Resources, ensuring that the mission of SDYS is achieved and staff are supported through effective talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation & benefits, policy and procedure management and cultural development. Before joining SDYS, she served as the Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Maryland. She is a SHRM-SCP, and is the Incoming President (2026) for San Diego SHRM
Board of Directors
San Diego Youth Services
Chair
Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General’s Office
Monique Myers has practiced law since 2013. She is a Deputy Attorney General in the Appeals, Writs & Trials section of the California Attorney General’s Office. Previously, she was a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego County.
Vice Chair
President & CEO, Council for Supplier Diversity
Ronald is President and CEO of the Council for Supplier Diversity, which has a mission to use Supplier Diversity initiatives as an engine for economic development in economically under-served communities. He is a Certified “Master Trainer” and his broad background in executive management, sales, distribution, operations, and human resources provides a unique combination of experience and competency when it comes to improving strategy.
Treasurer
Director Business Communication, Ray Savings Solution, LLC
Kym is a finance executive with 30 years of experience. Her family's journey as political refugees from Vietnam in 1978 shaped her passion for giving back and helping others reach their potential. Through volunteering and serving on advisory boards for community-focused organizations, Kym strives to inspire others and create opportunities that foster growth and positive change in our community.
Secretary
Human Resources Officer, San Diego Unified School District
Precious has spent 20 years in education as a K-12 educator, administrator and Human Resource Officer where she is working to advocate for students, staff and families, especially those who require additional supports and services. Precious is a member of the local chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., a sorority of educators and certificated staff who provide community service, mentoring and professional development. She is the recipient of many awards related to her work and advocacy as an educator.
Director
Dean of Student Services & Special Populations, Cuyamaca College
Dr. Sade Burrell is a socially conscious leader committed to diversity, access and student success. She’s dedicated 15+ years to ensuring families and communities are provided with every opportunity to become successful. Now serving as Dean at Cuyamaca College, Dr. Burrell continues to serve her community by serving of boards such as San Diego Youth Services, where she provides insight as a person who experienced foster care.
Director
Community Member
Tim has held multiple executive positions across both the for-profit and non-profit sectors and currently leads a bespoke consulting firm that is focused on delivering tangible impact for organizations and communities. Tim specializes in developing actionable strategic plans for social impact organizations, as well as facilitating large-scale employee engagement efforts, and has served on the boards of various non-profits across the US and Europe.
Director
CEO, The Culture Cru
Alycia Huston is a NeuroLeadership business strategist, and international speaker recognized for advancing equity-driven leadership and delivering measurable growth. As founder of The Culture Cru, Alycia collaborates with organizations to create environments where collaboration fuels innovation and inclusion anchors success. She guides leadership teams to align vision with intentional action, building systems that deliver sustainable results. Alycia applies over 20 years of expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, and operational excellence to help executives and organizations excel.
Director
CFO, Frontwave Credit Union
Dennis has 25+ years of financial and accounting experience, driving strategy, strengthening organizational resiliency and developing strong teams by creating a culture of continuous improvement. A 20-year veteran of the credit union industry, Mr. Kingery has served as Director of Credit Union Operations for Church of the Brethren Credit Union, Sr. Director of Finance at Westerra Credit Union, Executive VP, Operations and Chief Sales & Services Officer at San Diego County Credit Union, and VP of Finance at San Diego Workforce Partnership.
Director
Superintendent, Coronado Unified School District
Director
Owner & Principal Consultant, L Factor Consulting and Coaching
Laurie is a social impact consultant and certified coach who earned her M.A. degree in Nonprofit Management and specializes in social enterprise business operations, CSR, and program development. She has served in the nonprofit sector for the last 15 years as a volunteer, advisor, and program director at some of Los Angeles’ top nonprofits and employment social enterprises.
Director
Community Member
Laura spent 14 years in Employee Communications and Engagement at a Fortune 500 company in San Diego. She has since transitioned to part-time consulting to have more time with her three children.
Director
Senior Associate, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Jeff works in the field of Intellectual Property Law. His professional highlights include being named the 2020 Distinguished Pro Bono Attorney of the Year at the Casa Cornelia Law Center; 2019 Pro Bono Publico winner at the Casa Cornelia Law Center; and the Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Working Father of the year in 2020. Jeff and his wife Katie are the proud parents of three active kids.
Director
Community Member
Director
Founder & CEO, Allora Wealth
Mary Beth is a nationally recognized financial planner, speaker, and writer, and the Founder and CEO of Allora Wealth, a financial planning firm specializing in financial planning for women and families. She speaks nationally on women and wealth, financial empowerment, and leading with values. Mary Beth brings over two decades of experience in values-based financial planning and is passionate about equipping individuals with the tools and knowledge to build lasting financial security.
Director
Lecturer, USD & SDSU
Sobeida Velazquez has been in education for over 20 years. She has been a classroom teacher, a resource teacher, a charter school CEO/Principal and an Elementary School principal. She is currently a lecturer at USD and SDSU while completing her Ph.D. in Education for Social Justice at the University of San Diego.
San Diego Youth Foundation
Chair
Community Member
Vice Chair
IT Project Manager, Staff, Qualcomm
Mary is an experienced Project and Program Manager currently working at Qualcomm, a semiconductor company headquartered in San Diego. She has over 20 years of experience in technology, specializing in application development, implementation, and management. Mary serves on the board of Qualcomm Women Employee Network and has been involved with multiple non-profits supporting San Diego youth including Big Brother Big Sister, Junior Achievement, and Voices for Children.
Treasurer
Director Business Communication, Ray Savings Solution, LLC
Kym is a finance executive with 30 years of experience. Her family's journey as political refugees from Vietnam in 1978 shaped her passion for giving back and helping others reach their potential. Through volunteering and serving on advisory boards for community-focused organizations, Kym strives to inspire others and create opportunities that foster growth and positive change in our community.
Secretary
Senior Manager, PHD Media
Jessalyn has 7+ years of advertising and marketing experience in digital and traditional media. One of her first jobs was an intern in the Marketing & Development Dept. at SDYS while studying for her undergrad degree at SDSU. She is a recent graduate from Pepperdine University with her MBA specializing in marketing. She is passionate about helping the children of San Diego and has been a volunteer with since 2013.
Director
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Cirsium Biosciences
Jake currently oversees the Cirsium Biosciences' technology strategy, platform development, and operational execution, where he focuses his efforts on transforming gene‑therapy manufacturing to make advanced genetic medicines more accessible worldwide. During his career, he has worked across multiple early‑stage biotech and agricultural technology ventures, building expertise in scalable bioproduction systems, molecular farming, novel biological platform commercialization, and startup leadership.
Director
SVP Talent & Culture, Mission Fed Credit Union
Angelica's experience has spanned a variety of industries including manufacturing, production, finance, hospitality, life sciences, and financial services, where she has led the human resources function in startup, fast growth and turnaround environments. She has spoken to business leaders about the importance and benefits of strategic human resources as a competitive advantage and is known for her culture-focused approach. She taught Strategic Talent Acquisition for the UCSD Extension program and has been published on topics including the economy’s impact on learning and development resources and developing adaptable HR business strategies.
Director
Principal, Concentric Consulting
Combining 25+ years of corporate communications leadership experience with a passion for coaching individuals and teams, Christina helps people figure out what's next in their careers based on what's important to them. She loves supporting teams going through change, employee engagement, culture building and developing talent.
Director
General Sales Manager, iHeartMedia
Cathy works at iHeartMedia, a leading global media and entertainment company specializing in radio, digital, mobile, social, live events and on-demand entertainment. She prides herself on supporting fellow women through networking and mentorship, and served on boards that help women and children throughout San Diego.
Director
Senior Director, Global Integration & Continuous Improvement, Mesa Laboratories, Inc.
Maggie Lowe is an innovative leader with over 20 years of IT and continuous improvement experience, currently heading the IMO and Continuous Improvement Organization at Mesa Labs. Her career includes leadership roles at Qualcomm and Agena Biosciences, along with board advisory positions such as Hoover High’s Academy of IT. Passionate about giving back, Maggie leverages her expertise to support organizations with impactful programs.
Director
Deputy City Attorney, San Diego City Attorney's Office
Kelly has been on the Board for nearly 11 years. Kelly graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 2001. She has served her community as a prosecutor both in San Diego County and in Cook County, Illinois. After nearly ten years in that field, Kelly transitioned to civil law and now serves as a Deputy City Attorney for San Diego, defending the City in a variety of lawsuits.
Director
Principal Consultant, Self-Employed
With over 15 years of professional experience in higher education leadership, Lida has served in various leadership roles in community colleges, where she has been instrumental in leading strategic change. Her areas of expertise include program and curricula design, training and facilitation, executive coaching, strategic planning, and organizational development. As a Principal Consultant, she serves as a thought partner to leaders across health, higher education and business organizations to renvision their internal policies and procedures to reflect and promote greater equity.
Director
Community Member
Manju is a retired CPA who worked in various corporations in Controllers group for 40 years. She has been involved in various social organizations as an Executive and volunteer to help the community. Her family's work with teenage boys in India shaped her passion for working and helping the youth of today to reach their potential. Through volunteering and serving on advisory board for community-focused organization, Manju strives to inspire today’s youth to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Director
Sr. Director, HRBP ServiceNOW
As an HR leader, Jenny has 20+ years of experience developing and implementing strategies that drive high-performing, inclusive work cultures. Specializing in leadership development, organization design, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, she has been a trusted advisor to employees and executives, guiding them through complex change initiatives and fostering environments where employees thrive. Jenny currently leads talent strategy, engagement, and retention efforts, ensuring that organizational goals align with a people-first approach.
Foundation Trustees
Trustee
Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services
Trustee
Community Member
Trustee
Vice President, Tenant Representation
Jones Lang LaSalle
Trustee
Community Volunteer
Trustee
Attorney
Smith, Steiner, Vanderpool & Wax
Trustee
Community Volunteer
Trustee
Sr. Processor Developmental Engineer / Illumina
Trustee
Real Estate Broker
Trustee
SVP Community Banks Division Manager / LPL Financial
Trustee
CEO, Revenue Frontier
