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Our leadership team and directors

Our dedicated team of leaders brings a wealth of experience and passion to our mission of providing safe environments and support for children and families in need. With a commitment to advocacy, education, and community impact, each member of our leadership team plays a vital role in guiding our organization toward a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Meet the individuals who drive our mission forward and inspire hope in our community.

Leadership team

Torrie A. Taj
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CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
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Lisa Ricci
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CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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EJ Hughes
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Chief Operating Officer
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Justin Duran
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CFRE
Sr. VP of Development & Communications
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Kristin Andrew
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VP of Program Delivery
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Rick Wolverton
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CPA
VP of Finance & Technology
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Caitlin Sageng
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Vice President of Program Operations
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Directors

Amy Vericker
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SENIOR Director of Communications
Jason Trujillo
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Senior Program Director- ORR
Tom Shaughnessy
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Director of operations
Karen DeCarlo
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Director of Individual & Legacy Giving
Cindy English
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Program director- early education services
Cindy Grsevinsky
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Program Director- Foster Care, Kinship, and Healthy Families
Deidra Phelps
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Human Resources Director
James Short
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Program Director- Residential and Extended Foster care
Marleen Strickland
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Program Director- ORR Mesa
Sally Welbourn
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CPA
Director of Finance
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