Tamra S. Chávez, Ph.D., LCSW

Regional Director, Santa Clara County

Dr. Tamra S. Chávez has dedicated more than 25 years of her career to specializing in trauma-informed care for various populations. She recently served as the Director of Mental Health at Caminar, a division of Family & Children Services.

At Caminar, her mission was to train and lead staff in implementing inclusive and culturally competent care. Dr. Chávez spearheaded many initiatives, including the Transgender Care Coalition through Santa Clara County’s Behavioral Health Department. Apart from her daily responsibilities, Dr. Chávez serves as an inclusion panelist with NASA’s Astrophysics division.

She is also the CEO of DEW for Change, LLC, which provides  training to businesses and corporations. Additionally, she is the board chair for Project Safety Net, a community collaborative dedicated to promoting youth well-being and suicide prevention.

Dr. Chávez has served as both a university professor and mental health trainer. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work from San José State University and achieved clinical licensure in 2008. In 2020, she earned her Ph.D. in social work from Walden University, with a concentration in addiction.

Dr. Chávez is a lifelong San José native who enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with her husband and three daughters.

Dr. Casey Adamson
Director of Community Care, San Diego

Jennifer Hark Dietz, LCSW

Chief Executive Officer

Kayhan Azadi

Director of Philanthropy and Community Affairs

Kayhan Azadi joined PATH in 2023 with 14 years of experience in fundraising and community engagement. He managed comprehensive fundraising programs across different landscapes in education, previously working at Polytechnic School, Cal Poly Pomona, and Occidental College, raising funds for financial aid, student equity services, and more. He brings a people-centered and data-driven approach to PATH’s statewide external affairs team, using principles of transformative philanthropy to inspire individual action and activate meaningful engagement.

As a lead support for donor and volunteer programs of the organization, Kayhan enjoys engaging with the people, internally and externally, who make so much possible for PATH and the community. Kayhan is a queer artist and organizer of Iranian and Kurdish descent who lives in Los Angeles on Tongva land.

Liz Adams

Regional Director, Santa Barbara

Growing up in northwestern Minnesota, Elizabeth Adams (Liz) spent her teen years experiencing the foster care and probation systems and became one of the many youths who exit foster care to become homeless by the age of 26. 

Liz has more than 17 years of experience creating and implementing fund and program development plans and data collection, analysis, and reporting systems to set goals and priorities, assess challenges, and identify solutions to challenges. She has expertise in developing and delivering training programs to diverse audiences and cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders. After seven years in management in public education, in May 2023, Liz joined the PATH team as Santa Barbara Regional Director.

She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota in Duluth, where she studied English – Literature, Language, and Culture; Political Science; and Communications. She then moved to Los Angeles and obtained her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School, where she specialized in juvenile and education law and served as president of several school clubs, including their General Relief Advocacy Project, Teen Court, and Public Interest Law Committee.

Brian Byron

Senior Director of Facilities and Operations

Brian joined PATH in January 2021 as the Senior Director of Facilities and Operations, with over 10 years of experience overseeing policies and procedures for facilities, procurement security, and fleet management.

While Brian has tenure in upscale hospitality and has worked at companies such as Google and YouTube, he found himself gravitating toward the nonprofit realm and hasn’t looked back since; from career development and rehabilitation for former inmates, to enhancing the environments of youth with developmental delays and disabilities. He looks forward to continuing a meaningful career at PATH.

In his spare time, Brian enjoys going on hikes with his growing family and three dogs, adding accessories to his classic Volkswagens, and traveling abroad.

Sasha Morozov

Regional Director of Supportive Services

Sasha is an experienced and passionate homeless services professional who has spent the last decade working to support vulnerable communities in the Greater Los Angeles area.  She brings a focus on strategic development, housing operations, interagency coordination, and community engagement. Sasha’s dedication to the mission of eradicating homelessness has seen her in a variety of front-line and strategic positions at leading agencies, including SSVF Program Manager, Outreach Strategy Manager, Director of Housing Navigation, and Associate Executive Director.  She has served the city of Los Angeles as a Homeless Issues Response Consultant for Los Angeles World Airports and enjoys assisting smaller agencies in achieving their strategic goals as a non-profit consultant. 

Sasha joined the PATH team in August 2023 as the Regional Director of Supportive Services LA and is responsible for overseeing PATH’s work in outreach, housing navigation, time-limited subsidies, interim housing, families, and veteran services. Sasha is a passionate advocate and frequent public speaker on maternal mental health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Cal State University Northridge and a Bachelor of Arts from Rider University. When not working, Sasha enjoys traveling and spending time with her partner and two very energetic boys, who keep her very busy.

Jonathan Castillo

Chief Regional Officer

Jonathan Castillo joined PATH in March 2014 and currently serves as the chief regional officer where he oversees the program operations for San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, and Sacramento. Programs under his purview include outreach, care coordination, interim housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing. Since he joined PATH, he has held positions as the director of veteran services and regional director for San Diego.

Jonathan brings 14+ years of experience in Veteran, homeless, and child welfare services. He currently serves on the San Diego Housing Federation Board of Directors and the advisory board for the Regional Task Force on Homeless Continuum of Care. Prior to joining PATH, Jonathan worked at the Greater Los Angeles Department of Veteran Affairs, where he served as Associate Coordinator and Social Work Supervisor for the HUD-VASH program. Jonathan also previously worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.

Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Science in Social Administration with a concentration in mental health from Case Western Reserve University. Jonathan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

La Keishia Childers

Chief Compliance and Administration Officer

La Keishia Childers joined PATH in March 2013 and currently serves as the Chief Compliance and Administration Officer, overseeing PATH’s Corporate & Program Compliance, Quality Assurance, and Administrative operations. La Keishia manages a culture of continuous quality improvement and efficacy, emphasizing strategic initiatives that strengthen overall administrative functions, compliance, risk management, and operational improvements.

La Keishia’s professional background includes senior leadership roles in nonprofit operations and administration, corporate and program compliance, program development and evaluation, community engagement and strategic initiatives, and direct practice with vulnerable populations. La Keishia’s overall objective in her career has been to have an effective impact while maintaining a passion for nonprofit administration and the mission of service to individuals and communities.

La Keishia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, with a Minor in Behavioral Science, from California Baptist University and a Master of Social Work degree with a macro concentration in Community Organizations, Planning, and Administration from the University of Southern California.

Bernard Cody

Controller

Bernard Cody oversees PATH’s daily accounting operations which includes planning, directing, and managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of PATH’s business results. Bernard has been with PATH since October 2016.

Bernard has over 25 experiences in the financial reporting field. Bernard’s accounting career has span between both profit and non-profit industries.

Bernard earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from New York State University and his mechanical engineering degree from Grumman’s Aerospace Program.

Chaz Cruz

Director of Workforce Development and Culture

Trisha Davis

Director of Marketing

Trisha joined PATH in 2021 as the Director of Marketing, bringing over 25 years of expertise in public relations, entertainment, non-profit, travel, and lifestyle industries. A skilled relationship builder, she has led innovative media campaigns, global brand activations, and high-profile events, achieving top-tier media coverage worldwide.

Her passion for philanthropy began while working on NBC’s Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope, which raised $18.3 million for the American Red Cross International Response Fund. Witnessing the power of people coming together to help others inspired her commitment to mission-driven work.

Her portfolio includes iconic activations for Stranger Things, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Boys, The Expanse, and Carnival Row, as well as major events like Comic-Con, Coachella, the AFI Festival, and SXSW. Most recently, Trisha managed PR for the Oscar-nominated short film The Last Ranger (2025), amplifying its powerful message on a global stage.

At PATH, Trisha is passionate about advancing the organization’s mission to end homelessness. She leads efforts to drive engagement and create opportunities for lasting change across PATH’s statewide movement.

Hanan Scrapper

Regional Director, San Diego

Hanan Scrapper leads PATH San Diego as its regional director, overseeing its mission to bring equitable housing solutions to San Diegans experiencing homelessness. In her role, she oversees the region’s comprehensive programming that helps people move from street to home. Driven by the desire to help others and the community, she has extensive experience working with marginalized populations to overcome the most extreme adversities caused by homelessness, domestic violence, political torture, and human trafficking. Hanan leverages her 14 years of nonprofit leadership experience to oversee a team of 150 employees and help them achieve their vision of a world where everyone has a home.

Prior to arriving at PATH San Diego in 2018, Hanan served as PATH San Diego’s director of programs, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the several programs, including interim housing, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, Whole Person Wellness, Health Homes, Community Care Coordination, and Coordinated Street Outreach. She comes to the agency from Veterans Villages of San Diego, where she led their Supportive Services for Veteran Families and Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration programs.

Hanan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in psychology from George Mason University.

Mayra Esparza

Director of Family Services

Christine Evans

Director of Human Resources

Christine is excited to join the PATH team as one of two Human Resource directors. Christine was born in Okinawa, to a Japanese native and an American military father, and grew up in San Diego. She went to college to pursue a career in social services. After graduation, she found a position as a human resources clerk. She soon learned that this was a career she wanted to pursue. She found a mentor who inspired and encouraged her growth and has been working in human resources for over 27 years in manufacturing and mental health care sectors. She earned her bachelor’s degree in behavior science from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and a Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix. When not at work, Christine spends her time either camping or off-roading in the desert or playing in the ocean with her husband and daughter. Christine’s son is currently serving in the Army and she is excited to see him return from an international tour later this year. 

Steve Fiechter

Senior Director, Clinical Services

Steve joined PATH’s Veteran Services Department in 2013, and in 2015 co-lead PATH’s Intensive Case Management Team. Now, as Senior Director of Metro Los Angeles, Steve oversees PATH’s outreach, interim housing, and supportive service programs in metropolitan Los Angeles. 

Steve has long been an advocate for change and the application of theory into effective practice. Whether working with community and faith-based groups through transformational processes or working to assist people experiencing homelessness struggling with mental illness, his work has focused on helping people thrive. Steve is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who received his MSW from CSU-Dominguez Hills, his BA in Economics from Montclair State University, and Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.  If you’re looking for him when he’s not at work, you might find him jogging somewhere in Hollywood or working in his garden.  

Haley Fuselier

Senior Director of Greater Los Angeles

Haley Fuselier, LCSW joined PATH in April of 2015. On initially joining PATH, she was overseeing the Veteran Interim Housing Program. Within a few months, she expanded her leadership role to oversee interim housing, outreach in the WLA area, and rapid rehousing programs as a Regional Director.  Haley is extensively involved in collaborations that work tirelessly to reduce instances of homelessness throughout Los Angeles County, while finding innovative ways to address the ongoing issues associated with homelessness.

Haley received her MSW from the University of Southern California in 2005. She has extensive experience in the area of Child Welfare and worked at the Department of Children and Family Services before moving into homeless services in 2008.  She successfully ran a homeless access center in Venice for 7 years focusing on harm reduction, housing the chronically homeless and mental health needs for dual diagnosis individuals.

Claudia Garcia

Director of Intensive Case Management Services

Claudia Garcia joined PATH in 2011 and currently serves as the Director of Intensive Case Management Services. She oversees scattered site permanent supportive housing, re-entry services, the outreach task force at Harbor/UCLA hospital, and care management and coordination for the Health Homes Program via Molina Healthcare. She is interested in organizational development, program management, and strategizing. Claudia strives to ensure her team has a supportive foundation to assist participants in making it home to live stable and enriched lives. 

Claudia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Master of Social Work in 2010 from the University of Southern California, where she also completed her undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Music Industry, and two Minors in Sociology and Photography. 

When she’s not at work, she can be found reading to expand her worldview, organizing playlists on Spotify, and spending time with her daughter. 

Sarah Kolish

Chief Operating Officer

Sarah joined PATH in March 2014 as the Chief Administrative Officer and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer. Her responsibilities include overseeing several major operating divisions, such as Facilities and Operations, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

With over two decades of leadership and administration experience in both non-profit and corporate sectors, Sarah has significant expertise in leading strategic, operational change, policy and program development, business management and operations, employee development, organizational development, performance management, and developing effective service-oriented organizations. Over the last decade, Sarah has played a pivotal role in the growth and expansion of the organization.

Sarah is a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) member and a Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE). When she is not at work, Sarah prefers to take a break from her busy schedule and spend quality time with her family and friends.

Brutus Lamour

Director of IT

Brutus Lamour joined PATH in 2019 and is the IT Director with responsibilities ranging from vendor management to system enhancements. Brutus has played an instrumental role in bringing the IT department to a mature stage with excellent leadership and collaboration skills. One of his primary focuses from the start was choosing a provider that can support PATH’s growth and evolving technology needs. Other projects Brutus led involve optimizing PATH’s IT infrastructure, streamlining operations, and creating better lines of communication.

Brutus comes to PATH with a breadth of IT experience, spanning from the service industry with Marriott Hotels to a large conglomerate like Equinor. He successfully managed diverse projects, such as setting new office infrastructure in remote locations, adding new technology to conference rooms, and moving 900+ work staff to a new workspace.

In his spare time, Brutus enjoys woodworking and travels with his family.

Marisol Lara

Director of Care Coordination Services

Marisol joined PATH in November 2022 as the director of care coordination services. Marisol oversees PATH’s care coordination and encampment resolution programs in the central and south regions of Orange County. Marisol has over 10 years of experience leading specialized teams on multi-disciplinary research projects, health and public policy, outreach and engagement, advocacy, program development, and monitoring and evaluation. While Marisol has worked in various public health disciplines, her passion and drive in life has been focused on supporting resiliency in marginalized populations, specifically youth and adults experiencing homelessness, and people struggling with mental health illnesses.

Marisol received her Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University and a bachelor’s in molecular biology from the University of California, Riverside. She also holds publications in the Harvard Public Health Review, Journal of Health Science, and Ardmore Institute of Health.

During her free time, Marisol can be found mentoring high school youth, planning for her next oversees adventure, and having movie marathons at home with her husband, daughter, and two pets.

Herschelle Milford
Director of Programs, Santa Barbara

Sandy Oluwek

Chief Financial Officer

Sandy has been PATH’s Chief Financial Officer since 2011 and oversees all financial management activities. She has over 30 years of accounting and finance experience in both the non-profit and for-profit worlds and is a former Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining PATH, Ms. Oluwek was President of her own company, The Finance Oasis, Inc., which trained companies to understand their financial information and use it to improve their cash flow and profitability. She is the author of the book “Cash Flow Secrets”, an Amazon best seller. Ms. Oluwek has an Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University.

Genevieve Ostrander

Director of Special Events

As director of special events, Genevieve oversees fundraising events, statewide for PATH. Having joined the PATH family in October 2022, she brings over 15 years of experience in producing events that raise funds and bring supporters together in a meaningful way. She has worked at various nonprofits such as Pasadena Playhouse and KPCC, and is very passionate about working somewhere that advocates for others and creates positive changes in people’s lives and the community. 

As a true lover of nature, she enjoys hiking and jogging. Genevieve also used to own a Southern style bakery and loves baking pies on a rainy day while listening to old Americana music. 

Tara Pak

Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

As senior director of strategic partnerships, Tara Pak oversees PATH’s government, foundation, and corporate grants across California. She works alongside local stakeholders to invest capital into permanently resolving homelessness. Tara and her team’s efforts have supported the PATH’s revenue growth from $35M in 2017 to $172M in 2023 by securing public and private funds.

Tara brings 13 years of experience leveraging institutional giving opportunities to advocate for our most under-resourced neighbors. During her career, Tara has led and been part of teams that have raised $152M in grants to advance critical issues such as homelessness, youth development, and public health.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in literary journalism with a minor in women’s studies from the University of California, Irvine.

Monica Quezada
Senior Director of Interim Housing Programs LA

Tyler Renner

Senior Director of Communications

Tyler Renner has worked in a variety of public service roles focused on underrepresented communities. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and began his career as a Behavioral Therapist for youth on the Autism Spectrum. He dedicated several years to LGBTQ advocacy by working at LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS Community Centers in Santa Barbara and San Diego, serving as a Program Coordinator, Development Associate and HIV Test Counselor. Most recently, he served as Director of Community Outreach for San Diego City Council, District Three. There he focused on constituent engagement, communications and advancing policies that reduce homelessness.

Michelle Rivera

Senior Director of Procurement

Originally from Irvine, CA, Michelle began her passion for nonprofit work at Pretend City Children’s Museum, providing information on developmental milestones for adolescents, access to free health screenings, and the startup of an autism-based event, providing safe interactions with local families and practitioners. While assisting with floor staff management, she discovered her drive to reduce costs, create local partnerships and develop companywide efficiencies.

Michelle relocated to Los Angeles and felt drawn back to the nonprofit world, specifically supporting our unhoused neighbors. After 10 years in purchasing, she joined PATH in 2019 to start the procurement department, constantly improving her skill set to best support PATH and our internal/external connections. Michelle carries a deep love and passion for PATH’s mission and plans to continue to dedicate her time and efforts to supporting our team’s out in the field, whose dedication changes lives daily.

Zachary Schlagel

Senior Director of Public Policy

As the Senior Director of Public Policy at PATH, Zach Schlagel leads government and community affairs across the State for this homeless service provider that serves over 10% of California’s homeless individuals. Mr. Schlagel is actively working with Federal, State and Local elected officials to collectively address and end the homelessness epidemic.

Prior to his arrival at PATH, Mr. Schlagel ran an award-winning government affairs program at UC San Diego Health. While there, he led the public outreach campaign that successfully built support for the $2B Hillcrest Health Campus Long Range Development Plan. He was also instrumental in the passage of a partnership with the County of San Diego around behavioral health.

Terra Simms
Director of Programs, Housing Location

Angie Striepling

Director of Housing Initiatives

After many years of collaborating with and supporting PATH events, Angie Striepling officially joined PATH San Diego in October 2022 as the director of housing initiatives. She currently oversees the Homeless Response Center, permanent supportive housing programs, interim housing and outreach.  

Angie began her career in Milwaukee, WI where she spent 11 years working for a Veteran service organization that provides housing and supportive services for Veterans and their families, and where she found her passion for serving the homeless population. This opportunity afforded her opportunities for advancement, where she ultimately became the director of programs, overseeing multiple grant and per diem programs, permanent housing and employment programs throughout the state of Wisconsin.  Prior to joining PATH, Angie worked at local nonprofit, Adjoin, where she spent 6 years as the director of veterans services, expanding their veterans services programming to increase the number of veteran households served, as well as funding. Angie was recently asked to co-chair the San Diego Veterans Consortium, a committee of the local Continuum of Care, and is a member of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans and of the local San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative.    

Angie received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee. During her time off, Angie enjoys traveling with her partner both domestically and internationally, hiking, concerts, and spending time with friends, family, and her sweet kitty. 

Elizabeth Suarez

Director of Grant Billing and Reporting

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Los Angeles

Elizabeth Suarez manages all of PATH’s disbursements for PATH. Elizabeth has been with PATH since April 2017.

Elizabeth has over 11 years of experience in finance and business analysis in both for-profit and non-profit settings. Additionally, she has 15 years of research, project management, and data analysis experience in academia.

Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Loyola University of Chicago and her Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a PhD in Chemistry from Northwestern University.

Katie Tell

Chief External Affairs Officer

Nikki Thomas Rhoden

Senior Director of Supportive Housing Services

Nikki joined PATH’s supportive housing services team in 2019. Nikki oversees scattered sites and project based permanent supportive housing services in Los Angeles. She has been in social services for over 15 years. She has worked with homeless youth in crisis on the west and east coast, intensive case management services, started drop in sites for transitional age youth, and worked on integrating individuals with intellectual disabilities into homes in the communities after being institutionalized.

Nikki has a MSW from Simmons University, a MPA from Cal State East Bay, and a BA in Psychology from Stockton University. Nikki is passionate about working for and with vulnerable populations in assisting them with living their best lives. When Nikki is not working she loves spending time with her family.

Tescia Uribe

Chief Program Officer

Tescia Uribe found her calling as a social worker in 2005 and has made an impact in the community by being a leader who puts the people she is serving first. With over 15 years of social work and nonprofit experience, Tescia now oversees PATH’s service-delivery programs throughout the state as chief program officer. She ensures a consistent approach and quality of services across all PATH and PATH Ventures programs, which serves Veterans, families, and individuals with disabilities in interim housing and permanent housing. She also oversees PATH’s outreach and engagement, housing navigation, and case management services across the state.  Since joining PATH in November 2013, she has held positions as the director of veteran clinical services and regional director of Metro LA.  

Tescia’s experience working with vulnerable communities struggling with homelessness, substance use, and mental and physical health difficulties fuels her passion in ensuring PATH’s programs meet every client’s needs. Tescia believes it’s her job to lift the fallen, restore the broken, and to heal the hurting. 

Tescia earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Azusa Pacific University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2012. In her free time, Tescia visits national parks, travels to tropical destinations, and barbecues with her husband, two kids, and her dog. 

Janeth Ventura

Director of Programs, SPA 7  

Janeth joined PATH in 2016 as the Associate Director of SPA 7 Housing Programs, overseeing CES Rapid Re-housing, CES Homeless Prevention, Housing and Jobs Collaborative, Bringing Families Home, and CoC Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Retention Program. She is currently the Director of Programs in SPA 7, fostering community partnerships and seeking solutions to end homelessness.

Janeth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University Long Beach and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from Alliant International University. She has over 18 years of experience working in underserved and under-resourced communities in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial County. Janeth began her career advocating for Central American immigrant rights at CARECEN. She sharpened her clinical skills while working in a Strength-Based Full-Service Partnership program based on the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation. During her tenure as the Site Director of Jenesse Center’s domestic violence shelter in South Los Angeles, Janeth dedicated her efforts to advancing social justice for survivors of intimate partner violence. While running the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program in San Diego at Community Catalysts of California, Janeth spearheaded its expansion into Riverside and Imperial Valley.  

Janeth is especially passionate about serving vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. She believes that housing is a basic human right and envisions a world where everyone has a home.  When she is not working, Janeth likes to take Zumba classes.