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Adriana has a wealth of experience in substance use counseling and aiding individuals in their recovery. She has previously worked at the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Mid Valley Outpatient and HealthRight360. Adriana also has previous experience working with young people. She is excited to bring her experience and skills to Flintridge Center as a Reintegration Case Manager.

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Carlos H Cruz Jr. is the son of Central American immigrants. Born and raised in Pasadena, he has been working in this community for 15 years helping disenfranchised youth get their high school diploma and get off of probation through Learning Works, a local charter school. He has reentry experience with youth coming out of camps and juvenile halls, assisting them with getting  re-acquainted with society through mentorship, education, and care. He works at Flintridge Center because he wants to continue giving back to the community that helped raise him. After his experience working with youth, he is excited to join Flintridge Center as a Reintegration Case Manager to help adults get on the right path.

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Cathy is responsible for managing Flintridge’s financial activities and records. Prior to joining Flintridge in 2000, she worked at a public accounting firm in South Pasadena and as a comptroller for a business in the City of Industry. Born and raised in the Philippines, Cathy served as an accounting clerk, accountant and assistant branch manager for Producers Bank and also handled finances for a family manufacturing business. She received a BA in accounting from University of Santo Tomas and pursued graduate studies at Ateneo De Manila Graduate School of Business, both in the Philippines. Cathy passed the California CPA in 1988.

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Clarence Reginald Jackson was born and raised in Northwest Pasadena. He has been working with his community all his life. He obtained his associate’s degree in business and later became a supervisor for Manage Career Solutions, where he facilitated opportunities for employment. Additionally, Clarence has experience working at Access Transportation where he created safe travels for people with disabilities. He also completed Flintridge Center’s Apprenticeship Preparation Program in 2023. His passion for helping his community has created his path to where he is today as a Reintegration Case Manager at Flintridge Center.

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Dana was born and raised in the Inland Empire. She recently returned to California after living in Seattle for 11 years. Prior to earning her degree, Dana was an Operations Manager for a tech company in Seattle. Dana is the first in her family to attend college and graduated from Western Washington University with Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. After college, Dana continued her education in Applied Behavioral Analysis and became a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). As a RBT, Dana worked with youth and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. Prior to joining the Flintridge team, Dana worked as a Youth Development and Behavioral Support Specialist for the YMCA of Greater Seattle.

In her free time, Dana enjoys spending time with her family and is a proud auntie to nine nieces and nephews. She also enjoys volunteering and was a youth mentor at Big Brother Big Sister for three years. Dana is passionate about youth advocacy; she has dedicated her career to supporting youth in the community.

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Derek Burton was born and raised here in the great city of Pasadena, where he graduated from John Muir High School. After working in retail and as an independent contractor over the years. He has finally decided to spread his wings and join the great team that we have here at Flintridge as a Reintegration Case Manager. Now, he’s able to give back to the very community that raised him. He’s full throttle on breaking down negative barriers and spreading positivity.

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Desirae has been with Flintridge for over 20 years, delivering value in a variety of capacities.  Her successful tenure with Flintridge led her to her current role, where she serves in dual capacities as a Coordinator and Property Manager.  Desirae’s role includes managing administrative functions including Human Resources, while also having oversight of all city and state property regulatory and compliance related items.  Desirae’s scope includes the evaluation of potential new vendors through the RFP process, management of existing external vendor relationships, and the successful delivery of vendors’ projects within mutually agreed upon timeframes.

Desirae recently completed her education in Real Estate, and plans on passing the state exam in early 2023.  Desirae is a proud mom of three, and a loving grandmother to three amazing grandsons who keep her going!  In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, working out, the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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Josh was born and raised in Pasadena/Altadena, where he graduated from Polytechnic School before attending Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. After graduating in 2011, he moved to Austin, Texas where he worked with youth at the Boys and Girls Club. In 2014, he continued to work with youth at a horticultural therapy program on the Big Island of Hawaii. Josh joined the Flintridge team in 2016 as a Research & Development Specialist, and he continues to learn from colleagues and constituents as a member of the Flintridge Center leadership team. He is an alumni of Leadership Pasadena, and he currently serves as a board member for Pasadenans Organizing for Progress (POP!) as well as the community-based 5th District Representative on the Los Angeles County Public Safety Realignment Team (PSRT). In his free time, Josh enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling and has worked on organic farms in Ireland and a sea cucumber farm in Indonesia.

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Karina was born and raised in East Los Angeles. In 2019 she graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is a first generation college graduate. Last year, Karina was an intern with Flintridge’s Youth of Promise program. Working at Flintridge Center allows Karina to advocate and care for the youth in the program, hoping to make them feel supported and resilient.

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LaRon is a United States Army veteran who attended El Camino College. He is excited to be working at Flintridge Center as a Case Manager and Youth Support Specialist.

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Leticia was born and raised in South Los Angeles and has  a two year old daughter. She has Bachelors in Criminology from Mount St. Mary’s University and Associates in Administration of Justice from East Los Angeles College. Leticia has worked in previous non-profit organizations with All Peoples Community Center as an Accounting Assistant and Partners In Care Foundation as a Care Coordinator. She also has case management experience working with Parolees at Compton Daily Reporting Center with GEO Group. She enjoy helping individuals who want to help themselves become a positive member in the community. Leticia believes in second chances and that individuals can change their life style. She looks forward to continuing to help the community by providing resources such as utility assistance, food, and employment opportunities.

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Lily is originally from Minneapolis, MN, and came to the area to attend Occidental College. During her time there, she worked at the Office of Community Engagement and the College Archives. After graduating in 2018, she joined the Flintridge team as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer and later as a staff member. In her free time, Lily enjoys ambitious cooking projects and exploring the city.

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Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector working with diverse individuals and community-based organizations. As the Director of Youth Programs & Evaluation, Lisa leads Flintridge Center’s work in the field of youth development, diversion and prevention. Lisa is also responsible for the systematic evaluation of all Flintridge programs and collaborations, staff development and institutional learning.

Lisa has served on numerous nonprofit boards and is currently on the board of The Patron Saints Foundation. In recognition of her outstanding work, Lisa has received multiple awards and honors, which include the Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development’s Community Services Award in 2011, the Marge Wyatt Advocacy Award from Child Care Information Services in 2012, the Community Hero Honor in 2015 by the Pasadena/Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders, and a Woman of Distinction Community Award in 2021 from the Pasadena NAACP.

Prior to joining Flintridge in 2002, Lisa worked for the University of Southern California and the City of Pasadena. Lisa received an AA from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles and a BS in workforce education and development from Southern Illinois University. Lisa also has a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University and has completed graduate studies in organizational leadership.

Lisa loves working at Flintridge because of the team’s passion for working with individuals and families to create meaningful, sustainable change in people’s lives. During her free time, Lisa enjoys relaxing with her cat, traveling, reading and spending time with her family.

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Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Lorenzo joins the Youth of Promise team as a Case Manager. He previously worked at Rancho San Antonio Boys Home as a Direct Care Professional where he emphasized a “big brother role” for all the youth in the placement facility who he engaged with. Lorenzo attended California State University of Northridge and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Criminal and Justice studies. He continues on his journey to offering a helping hand to the community.

“The highest human act is to inspire.”

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As Flintridge Center’s Director of Workforce Development & Reintegration Programs, Peter leads the Apprenticeship Preparation Program and reintegration services to ensure the achievement of goals and desired impact. In addition to his work with these teams, Peter supports the Flintridge Center Leadership Team, cultivates partnerships with stakeholders, and provides vision and leadership for dynamic programs and services.

Prior to working at Flintridge, Peter was the Job Developer and Case Manager at Canoga Park WorkSource Center. He worked with formerly incarcerated community members and managed a successful 70% employment placement rate. Moreover, Peter has over 30 years of construction experience as a licensed realtor, property manager, and construction technician working with residential and commercial property.

Peter enjoys working at Flintridge and loves the positive environment of the organization, along with the dedication and sincerity of the entire team. His goal is to continue assisting people facing barriers and helping to change their lives through securing good employment. Besides helping community members transform their lives, Peter likes to spend his free time with his family and puppies, camping, exercising and reading.

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Rosanne is responsible for managing grants receivable, maintaining grant audit records, and preparing and submitting monthly invoices to the City of Pasadena, State of CA, and other subcontractors. She also manages the accounting functions for the Flintridge Center Property Management division. Rosanne received her LIA-COM degree, a double degree program from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines: from the College of Liberal Arts, major in behavioral science; and from the College of Commerce, major in management. She also has a paralegal degree from Los Angeles City College. Rosanne has a multi-faceted working background, having worked in state and federal agencies, and pharmaceutical, medical insurance, internet, financial services, and real estate industries. She held office job positions in program management, accounting, administration, and purchasing functions. Rosanne loves gardening, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and cat named Oreo.

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Shirley grew up in Dallas, Texas and studied Sociology at Ashford University. She received her Family Development Credential from Cornell University and completed Leadership Management training at Cal State LA.  Shirley was very athletic growing up, participating in track and field, volleyball and her all time favorite, playing center for her Junior and High School Basketball team.  She is a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan who truly enjoys reading.  She is a mother of 6 adult children.

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Verdell was born and raised in Inglewood. She attended Morningside High School and West LA College. She was a pregnant teen who maintained her honors status. Her work experience began with LAUSD as a student worker for three years, leading her to Head Start as a family service worker and case manager for 23 years. She then worked as a housing case manager for two years before she joined the Flintridge team as a case manager, bringing her career full circle to the love she has for her community and being able to assist families/individuals become self-sufficient by working through their barriers. Verdell received her Family Development Credential through Cornell University, and is continuing to pursue her studies in criminal justice. She enjoys spending her downtime with her children, grandson, and family, listening to music, reading, and attending church.

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Adam Ward is an investment analyst for Capital Research and Management Company, where he covers the oil services sector, US utilities, and midstream energy sector. Adam joined Capital Group in June 2011 after an internship in the summer of 2010. Prior to the Capital Group, Adam worked for Parthenon Capital, a private equity fund, and specialized in acquiring companies in the financial services sector. Before Parthenon, Adam worked as a buy-side analyst on the Proprietary Trading Desk at Lehman Brothers covering the technology and telecommunication sectors. Mr. Ward received an M.B.A. from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar and the 2011 recipient of the Alexander A. Robichek Achievement in Finance Award. He received a B.A. in Accounting from Brigham Young University where he was the winner of the 2004 outstanding undergraduate accounting student as the program’s top student.

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Pasadena, California. Studio artist working primarily in wood. Provided research for a book on the architecture of California architects Buff, Straub and Hensman published by the University of Southern California. Collects Native American art and believes deeply in the importance of art to society. Provided design, graphics and database support as a volunteer to Flintridge Foundation and then Flintridge Center for 30 years.

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Los Angeles, California. Managing Principal at Gonzalez Goodale Architects, responsible for the firm’s strategic growth, corporate management, and developing client relationships. Leads the firm’s housing practice and is a recognized leader in the industry for affordable, supportive, and urban mixed-use projects. Passionate about affordable housing; has led a number of pivotal commercial revitalization developments that have sensitively reshaped the economic landscape and shared cultural experience within urban settings of Los Angeles. Also sits on the Board of Directors at Planned Parenthood. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from UNC and a Master’s of Architecture degree from UCLA.

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Cataya Dunn is Vice President of Marketing at Capital Group in Los Angeles, CA. She is a results-driven marketing professional who delivers successful integrated campaigns, leads marketing teams, and drives results for notable brands. In her prior capacity as a Senior Marketing Lead at Capital Group, Cataya grew business with new sellers and developing loyalty programs to retain existing sellers. Cataya holds experience in the categories of healthcare, automotive, financial services, and technology. Prior to Capital Group, Cataya worked as a Senior Marketing Manager at Transamerica Retirement Solutions  She is a graduate of University of California, Irvine and obtained her Master of Arts at Washington State University.

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Eagle Rock, California. Retired after serving twelve years as President of Pasadena City College and eight years as Vice President, Administrative Services at PCC. He also worked at East Los Angeles College, Long Beach City College, the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University, where he received his Masters of Science and Doctor of Education degrees. He also holds a degree in Theology and Canon Law from the Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. He was a member of Pasadena Rotary and served on the board of the Pasadena Senior Center. He is currently a member of the board of the Pasadena City College Foundation.

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Dr. Lorna Fitzgerald is recently retired after serving as the Vice President of American Funds Distributors, a division of The Capital Group Companies. Dr. Fitzgerald has also held executive positions in market research, market strategy, and brand management at Intel, Toshiba, and IBM. In addition to domestic and international business experience, she was formerly on the faculty of Cornell University’s Department of Psychology. A graduate of Princeton University, Dr. Fitzgerald is committed to giving back to the community and advancing educational opportunities for youth. She understands that a thoughtful approach and focused efforts have the power to change young people’s lives today and for generations to come.

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Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive of Huntington Hospital. Previously supervised two neonatal intensive care units in Los Angeles, and served Huntington Hospital as Executive Director of Adult and Children’s Medical Services and Clinical Director of Medical and Support Services. Has experience serving as a board member with Ronald McDonald House and Focus One Community Credit Union.

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L.R. (Lonnie) Schield, Jr., has more than 40 years of experience in the building and construction industry. During this time, he spent two decades as an independent homebuilder, and most recently, served as head of The Terry Companies, a $370 million lumber, and building-supply business. Lonnie has extensive community service experience and has served on the Board of Directors of several Pasadena community organizations and institutions.

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Mike Headrick is the Vice President and District Manager for PCL Construction’s California Buildings group within the Los Angeles region. He is responsible for managing client relationships, large- scale projects and initiatives, and safety leadership for PCL’s largest and fastest growing U.S. region. Mike joined PCL in 1997 as a Project Engineer following his graduation from the University of Minnesota. He excelled through the ranks at PCL and became a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager (Design-Build), Operations Manager and District Manager and now to Vice President and District Manager. Prior to relocating and leading PCL’s California region, Mike was a Vice President and District Manager at PCL’s Minnesota district. Mike’s role and involvement has been instrumental in many of PCL’s most iconic projects including UCLA’s Southwest Campus Apartments and Olympic & Centennial Residence Halls, LA Chargers Headquarters and Training Facility, Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) and the Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility at the Los Angeles International Airport.