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.
Alexis Rodriguez
Case Management Specialist
Ben Sherlock
Operations Manager
Denise Yusuff
Program Specialist II
Fernando Carrillo
Strategic Project Coordinator
Jamal Epperson
Trainer/Facilitator Program Specialist I
Joel Ward
School Transformation Specialist
Karena Godinez
Case Management Specialist
Kimberly Mercado-Popp
Trainer/Facilitator Program Specialist I
Madeline Wall
Restorative Justice Specialist
Maria Contreras
Administrative Assistant II
Nat Agoos
Systems Transformation Specialist
Sarita Munoz-Curiel
Youth & Family Resources Coordinator
Anahi Velasquez
Behavioral Strategist
Christina Castro
Community Transformation Coordinator
Derseraie Russell
Executive Assistant
Ivan Gutierrez
Case Manager Specialist
Jessica Ellis
Executive Director
Karen Forte
Case Manager II - Clinical
Kenneth Green
CHC Program Manager
Kimberly Polanco
Restorative Justice Specialist
Mia Balingit
RJ Program Supervisor
Melissa Munoz
Mediation Coordinator
Richard Deleon
Assistant Program Director
Vanessa Barajas
Behavioral Strategist
Anthony Alvarez
Administrative Assistant I
Christine Potter
Finance Manager
Devyn Johnson
Case Management Specialist
Giovanny Porcallo
Behavioral Strategist
Jessica Jelks
Justice Transformation Specialist
Karen Martinez
Prevention Supervisor
Kenyatta Clark-White
Case Manager II
Lauren Knight
Chief of Operaitons
Malia Lemonious-Gonzalez
Restorative Justice Specialist
Monica Kincade
Diversion Supervisor
Richard Sajche
Behavioral Strategist
Whitney Harper
Assistant Director, Transformation Team