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,
Senior Director, Operations and Programs

Jenn Pugh, CPA, SHRM-CP,
Director of Finance and Administration

Carmen Morales,
Empower Program Manager

Helen Preston,
Philanthropy Manager

Susan Zettler,
Grant Lead

Nadelein Arteaga,
Program Administrator

Wendy Berghane,
Educate Program Manager

Frank Altomari,
Senior Advocate

Keely Ricketts,
Advocate

Sarah Trad,
Senior Advocate

Vanessa Hayden Johnson,
Advocate

Andrew Lewallen,
Advocate

Bryon Brown,
Empower Program Coordinator

Andrette Lampkin,
Enrich Program Coordinator

Shannon McCarthy,
Program Support Specialist

Joseph Burnett, II,
Advocate

Patricia Ragin,
Early Literacy Coach

Clarissa Sud,
Early Literacy Coach

Kyle Curran, MHA,
Grant Writer

Daniela Santos,
Advocate

Andrew Speers,
Advocate