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

Georgiana Brown,
Director of Development

Karen Calhoun,
Finance & Administration Manager

Helen Preston,
Philanthropy Manager

Kristine Persaud,
Program & Engagement Manager

Susan Zettler,
Philanthropy Coordinator

Carmen Morales,
Advocate

Frank Altomari,
Advocate

Nick Fenech,
Administrative Assistant

Nadelein Arteaga,
Program Coordinator

Patricia Stimmel,
Early Literacy Coach

Amanda Anderson,
Early Literacy Coach

Karina Nelson,
Advocate

Carlos Soto,
Advocate

Sarah Trad,
Advocate

Jovan Figueroa,
Advocate

LaShawn Smith,
Advocate