Board of Directors
Gary Howard, President
CPA, Howard, Kittle and Company CPAs, LLP
Nicole Madison, Vice President & Events Committee Chair
Executive Director, W.R.M.B.A.
Susan Morales, Secretary
Director of Marketing & Communications, Los Alamitos Medical Center
Nika Carter, Treasurer
CPA, Howard, Kittle and Company CPAs, LLP
Chief Michael Claborn, Outreach Chair
Chief of Police, Los Alamitos Police Department
Sandra McElroy, Program & Services Committee Chair
Paralegal (retired); Community Volunteer
Davis Aldana, Audit Committee Chair
Founder/Wealth Advisor, Aldana Financial
Dave Basok
Product Specialist, Wolters Kluwer (retired)
Kenny Brandyberry
Investor and Entrepreneur
Chynna Canizares
HR Manager, Disney
Troy Edgar
IBM Executive and Ameritocracy Podcast Host
Kevin Falsken
President, CAL RESCO
Jodee Flint
Thomas Jeschke
Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Emil Jorge
Founder, Cardraising, LLC
Owner, Sparta Graphics
Judy Klabouch, Founding Board Member
CEO, Green Street Interiors
Erick Manriquez
Corporate Branch Manager, Southland Credit Union
Kathryn Partis
Consultant, Broadcast Media; Community Volunteer
Kelly Perry
CFP, Perry Wealth Management
Paula Steurer
Founder & President, Sterling Public Relations, Inc.
Nesi Stewart
Owner, Printmasters
Karen Sullivan
Designer, Green Street Interiors
Dr. Nasir Tejani
Pediatrics & Neonatology
Casa Youth Shelter Staff
Jessica Hubbard, M.S., J.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Lupita Gutierrez
Chief Operating Officer
Valerie Day
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Jennifer Ramirez
Development Manger
Alyssa Robbins
Operations Manager
Kathleen Cyr
People, Culture, and Quality Manager
Alex Powell
Clinical Supervisor
Andrea Zbucki
Continuum of Care Manager
Taryn Hultquist
Communications & Education Manager
Van Le
Youth Development Coordinator
Board Emeritus
Luciann Maulhardt
Dr. Lois Abrams
Judge David McEachen
In Memoriam
We remember and honor the exceptional contributions of our esteemed board members who have passed away. Their dedication, leadership, and vision significantly shaped our organization and left a lasting impact on our mission and the communities we serve. Their legacy continues to inspire us, and we are grateful for their unwavering commitment and service.
Tom Timmons
Tom Timmons dedicated 37 years of service to Casa Youth Shelter, contributing significantly as a board member and volunteer. His expertise in computer IT and his pivotal role in developing our technology infrastructure were instrumental in advancing our organization’s capabilities and efficiency.
