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Our Team

CYS is made up of an impressive group of individuals dedicated to providing life-changing support to and transformational advocacy for system-impacted youth and families. 

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Alexis Rodriquez

Case Management Specialist

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Ben Sherlock

Operations Manager

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Anai Velasquez

Behavioral Strategist

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Chantea Tolliver 

Behavioral Strategist

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Anthony Alvarez

Administrative Assistant I

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Christina Castro

Community Transformation Coordinator

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Denise Yusuff

Program Specialist II

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Fernando Carrillo

Strategic Project Coordinator

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Derseraie Russell

Executive Assistant

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Giovanny Porcallo

Behavioral Strategist

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Drucilla Nungaray

Case Management Specialist

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Jamal Epperson

Trainer/Facilitator Program Specialist I

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James Lauritsen

Mediation Coordinator

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Faren Forte 

Case Manager II - Clinical

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Jessica Ellis 

Executive Director

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Karen Martinez

Prevention Supervisor

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Jessica Jelks

Justice Transformation Specialist

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Karena Godinez

Case Management Specialist

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Kenneth Green

CHC Program Manager

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Kimberly Polanco

Restorative Justice Specialist

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Kenyatta Clark-White

Case Manager II

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Lauren Knight

Chief of Operations

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Kimberly Mercado-Popp

Trainer/Facilitator Program Specialist I

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Malia Lemonious-Gonzalez

Restorative Justice Specialist

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Maria Contreras 

Administrative Assistant II

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Monica Kincade

Diversion Supervisor

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Martha Pineda-Torrico

Behavioral Strategist

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Nat Agoos

Systems Transformation Specialist

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Melissa Munoz

Mediation Coordinator

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Richard Deleon

Assistant Program Director

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Richard Sajche

Behavioral Strategist

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Whitney Harper

Assistant Director, Transformation Team

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Sarita Munoz-Curiel

Youth & Family Resources Coordinator

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Vanessa Barajas

Behavioral Strategist

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