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Meet Our Leadership Team

Our team is led by a dynamic collective of diverse talents and expertise, united by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. With a commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration, we strive to deliver impactful solutions that transcend boundaries and exceed expectations. Our combined efforts aim to create positive change and contribute to a brighter future.

Each member of leadership uses their personal mission statements, shared below, to provide a clear and focused direction that guides our decisions, aligns our actions, and motivates our teams to work towards our shared vision.

Sophora Acheson

Executive Director • Co-Board President

Sophora Acheson

She | Her

Executive Director • Co-Board President

Sophora’s Mission: To be a fiercely passionate, humorous, and adventurous leader who lives with compassion and a quest for growth that shatters glass ceilings and propels others towards authentic joy and freedom.

Debi Himovitz

Associate Executive Director

Debi Himovitz

She | Her

Associate Executive Director

Debi’s Mission: To pursue an authentic and intentional life, with creativity and excellence, harnessing innovation to empower positive impact.

Helen Ayala

Chief Program Officer

Helen Ayala

She | Her

Chief Program Officer

Helen’s Mission: To inspire and empower others by igniting passion, fostering growth, and cultivating resilience—leading with integrity, heart, and compassion to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Pouneh Azadi

Chief of Clinical Services

Pouneh Azadi

She | Her

Chief of Clinical Services

Pouneh’s Mission: To be an authentic, vibrant, and visionary encourager of people who lives with focused and vigorous intentionality that offers wisdom, joy, and hope to others.

Justin Luke Riley "JLR"

Chief Financial Officer

Justin Luke Riley "JLR"

He | Him

Chief Financial Officer

JLR's Mission: To be a tenacious and unwavering leader, applying sound principles and an adventurous spirit with a results-oriented approach that inspires others towards extraordinary achievements.

Milani Alexander

Director of Outreach

Milani Alexander

She | Her

Director of Outreach

Milani’s Mission: To be dedicated, creative and thorough, leading with patience, consistency, and optimism, cultivating pivotal change.

Hisham Ali Bob

Director of Strategy

Hisham Ali Bob

He | Him

Director of Strategy

Hisham’s Mission: To inspire and uplift others through compassionate leadership, resourcefulness, and a commitment to creating pathways for healing and transformation.

Czarina Castro

Controller

Czarina Castro

She | Her

Controller

Czarina's Mission: To be bold, mission-oriented, and authentic, marked by creative and strategic intention, who champions principled approaches that lead to people thriving.

Erin Grenier

Senior Director of People & Culture

Erin Grenier

She | They

Senior Director of People & Culture

Erin’s Mission: To be a genuine, responsive advocate, marked by integrity, compassion, and humor, so that people feel seen, valued, and appreciated.

Megan Lantz

Director of Human Resources

Megan Lantz

She | Her

Director of Human Resources

Megan’s Mission: To live a strong, thoughtful and joyful life, with a consistent adventurous and spicy approach that encourages and affirms others.

Tia Linnen

Director of Housing

Tia Linnen

She | Her

Director of Housing

Tia’s Mission: To be kind, resilient, and relatable with consistent transparency and understanding that fulfills my purpose to help others.

Cindy Ortega

Director of Adult Residential Services

Cindy Ortega

She | Her

Director of Adult Residential Services

Cindy’s Mission: To live a purposeful, empathetic, and grateful life, marked by intention, reflection, and a holistic approach that encourages and nurtures inner strength and growth.

Sophia Preach

Associate Director of Data

Sophia Preach

She | Her

Associate Director of Data

Sophia’s Mission: To be reliable, thoughtful, and expressive marked by a creative, considerate, and authentic approach that is dedicated to helping others.

Amy Rickard

Associate Director Restorative Action for Family Transformation (R.A.F.T.)

Amy Rickard

She | Her | Ella

Associate Director Restorative Action for Family Transformation (R.A.F.T.)

Amy’s Mission: To live a life with empathy and justice as my guiding principles. I seek to understand and support others. I want to contribute positively to my community and the world around me. I strive to live a life characterized by a thoughtful mind and a kind heart.

Annahi Ruano

Director of Youth Residential Services

Annahi Ruano

She | Her

Director of Youth Residential Services

Annahi’s Mission: To create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment through compassionate leadership, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to high-quality care, ensuring every individual receives the guidance and resources needed to thrive.

Ryan Smith

Associate Director of Clinical Services (Youth)

Ryan Smith

He | Him

Associate Director of Clinical Services (Youth)

Ryan’s Mission: Coming Soon!

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Restorative Pathways’ Vision

A world where safety and trust come first. We exist to end interpersonal violence.