Meet the People Behind the Mission
At Jamestown Community Center, our team is united by a deep commitment to youth, families, and community. Through education, leadership development, and cultural enrichment, we work to create a lasting impact—rooted in equity and driven by passion.
Our Team
Administration
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Nelly Sapinski
Executive Director
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Jessica Linares
Deputy Director of Programs & Leadership Development
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Brandon Rosas
Executive Assistant
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Development
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Jae Maldonado
Development Strategist
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Rosita Bustamante
Institutional Giving Specialist
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Finance
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Amelia Amezquita
Bookkeeper
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Phoebe Witt Charmatz
Accounting/Finance Clerk
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Human Resources
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Kelly Jimenez
Human Resources Assistant
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Lina Tam Li
Payroll Specialist
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Buena Vista Horace Mann (BVHM) K-8
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Nancy Hernandez
Beacon Director
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Dayanara Weisenburger
Expanded Learning Program Manager
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Jeanine Villela
Program Coordinator
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Freddy Moreno
Program Assistant
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Cesar Chavez Elementary School
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Diana Diaz
Beacon Director
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Daisy Rodriguez
Expanded Learning Program Manager
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Olga Chahin
Program Coordinator
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Ariana Velez
Program Assistant
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James Lick Middle School
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Nathalie Linares
Beacon Director
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Lamberto Melchor
Expanded Learning Program Manager
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Sarah Avila-Cruz
Program Assistant
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Longfellow Elementary School
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Kyle Breschini
Expanded Learning Program Manager
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Diana Hernandez Mora
Program Coordinator
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Prevention and Family Support Services (PAFSS) Department
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Heidi Herrera
PAFFS Manager
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Chrystian Hernandez
PAFFS assistant
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Youth Development
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Gibran Gonzalez
Youth Workforce Manager
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Antonio Tellez
Teens Program Manager
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Enrichment
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Ariel Esqueda
Sports Director
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Francisco Rojas
Artistic Manager
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Our Board
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Luis Barahona
Board President
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Rich Gross
Board Treasurer
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Efrain Barrera
Board Member
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Katie Brackenridge
Board Member
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Lisa Bransten
Board Member
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Lisa Fung
Board Member
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Gabby Ruiz
Board Member
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Matt Valdez
Board Member
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Paul Vega
Board Member
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Gary Furney
Emeritus Member
Our Council
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Lisa Bransten
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Amy Carr
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Shannon Cogen
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R.D. Kern
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Kendra KLang
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Eric Spaly
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Matthew Walsh