MEET OUR STAFF
Officers

Debra M. Ward, MPHChief Executive Officer
Debra is the CEO of the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley. She served as Director of Strategic Development and Innovation for Jenesse Center, playing a key role in their growth strategies and strategic plan. Debra has over 30 years in program design and project management. She is a social justice activist. Debra completed her Master’s in Public Health from UCLA; she participated in Harvard’s Compliance Officer Training Program; Coro Policy Fellow and Senate Fellow and Policy Consultant for the California Senate. In 2019, Debra graduated from the Executive Directors Leadership Institute administered by the Executive Service Corps of Southern California.

Ana InterianoDirector of Programs
Ana Interiano, Director of Programs for YWCA of San Gabriel Valley, has over 20 years of leadership experience. She oversees the fiscal and program management of the domestic violence, senior services, and case management programs. Her extensive experience in management, grant compliance, fundraising, supervision, care coordination, training, and counseling has qualified her to be a keynote speaker at various events and conferences. Ana has in-depth knowledge of prevention and community needs that has resulted from her education and experience working with families and the community. She represents the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley on various boards, councils and coalitions advocating for youth, seniors, domestic violence victims and families.
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Staff

Angelica RecioNutrition Services Supervisor

Araceli VillarealNutrition Programs Manager

Beatrize RodilesCase Manager, Asst Supvsr

Blanca GonzalesProject Manager

Christie ValenzuelaHealthy Aging Program Mgr

Christy VelascoDV Program Manager

Jacqueline Allen Contract & Grants Analyst

Jenica Morin-PascualOutreach Trainer/Supvr.

Jody Winger Human Resources Manager

Karen TinsleyBehavioral Health Clinical Spvr

Maria Martinez HDM Supervisor

Mary Jane YuStaff Accountant Supervisor

Sam Carpenter Operations & Procurement Specialist

Sophia Rodriguez Sr. Family Services Manager

Stella ZarateExecutive Assistant