Our Staff

With some of the most qualified and caring individuals in child welfare, the staff at the Foundation truly counts it an honor to daily support and advocate for children in foster care in our community. Photos by Dani Brown

Robert Newkirk,
Executive Director

Raquel Tapia, MNM, MPA,
Director, Operations and Programs

Karen Calhoun,
Finance & Administration Manager

Helen Preston,
Philanthropy Manager

Nick Fenech,
Office Coordinator

Susan Zettler,
Philanthropy Coordinator

Odette Alvarez,
Education Coordinator

Nadelein Arteaga,
Program Coordinator

Amanda Anderson,
Early Literacy Coach

Carmen Morales,
Senior Advocate

Frank Altomari,
Senior Advocate

Jovan Figueroa,
Senior Advocate

Karina Nelson,
Advocate

Sarah Trad,
Advocate

Vanessa Hayden Johnson,
Advocate

Yola Saint-Hilarie,
Advocate

Jamesha Kendall,
Advocate

Keely Ricketts,
Advocate

Andrew Lewallen,
Advocate

Donavon Cohen,
Program Manager for the Educate Program

Andrette Lampkin,
Enrich Program Coordinator