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Meet Our Board of Directors

Our former Board Chair, Shadi, with her pup, Daisy, at the 2024 Hike to End Homelessness

Our Board of Directors plays a key role in driving our mission forward. As the governing body, they make sure The Center runs smoothly and ethically, offering strategic direction and oversight! Their commitment to governance helps us build an inclusive space where everyone facing homelessness can feel welcome, safe, and supported.

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    Danielle Wildkress

    BOARD CHAIR; Co-Executive Director, The Arlene & Michael Rosen Foundation

  • Jennifer Christian-Herman, Ph.D.

    Jennifer Christian-Herman, Ph.D.

    VICE CHAIR; Clinical Psychologist/Healthcare Executive

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    Joe Settineri

    TREASURER; Financial Executive

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    Dalma Diaz

    SECRETARY; Medi-Cal Policy and Engagement Consultant, Kaiser Permanente

  • Jeffery Elder

    Chief Counsel, Southern California Association of Governments 

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    Julie Hudman, PhD

    Managing Partner, Vikasa Health

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    Matt Kappadakunnel, CFA

    Senior Vice President, Sponsor Finance, First Bank

  • Sarika Kasaraneni JD, MBA, MPH

    Health Equity Director, Health Net

  • Alison Klurfeld, MPP/MPH

    Owner & Principal, Klurfeld Consulting, LLC

  • Christopher Locke

    Christopher Locke

    Steward of Mission and Vision, Collective UNBound

  • Shadi Jahangir

    Shadi Jahangir

    EX OFFICIO; Partner, Blank Rome LLP