The VTC staff team gathered on stage under balloons and flags at the 30th-anniversary celebration

Meet the Team

The case managers, specialists, and operations staff who serve Veterans every day from our campus on historic Fort Ord.

Our Team

People Who Answer the Door

Behind every program at Veterans Transition Center of California are dedicated people committed to helping Veterans build stable, independent futures. From case managers and workforce specialists to facilities staff, administrative professionals, and program leaders, every member of our team plays a role in creating a welcoming community where Veterans feel supported, respected, and empowered.

Whether they're answering a phone call, welcoming someone to campus, helping a Veteran navigate resources, preparing a home, stocking the pantry, or celebrating a milestone, our team is united by a shared purpose: serving those who served with compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Together, they help transform opportunity into lasting stability, one Veteran, one family, and one connection at a time.

The reception desk at the VTC campus with a visitor sign-in sheet

Executives

3 people
  • Samuel GriffithChief Executive Officer
  • Portrait of Tara GibsonTara GibsonInterim Chief Operations Officer
  • Portrait of Evan HeathEvan HeathChief Financial Officer

Case Management

10 people
  • Portrait of Serena SolisSerena SolisLFV Program Director
  • Aleen ArnoLFV Case Manager
  • Portrait of Jennifer BerberianJennifer BerberianIntake Coordinator
  • Portrait of Ember BossardEmber BossardLFV Case Manager
  • Portrait of Liliana GarciaLiliana GarciaGPD Case Manager
  • Portrait of Gabriela LealGabriela LealGPD Case Manager
  • Portrait of Christopher SakamotoChristopher SakamotoGPD Case Manager
  • Portrait of Angelina WeddingAngelina WeddingHCHV Lead Case Manager
  • Portrait of Erin WrightErin WrightGPD Case Manager
  • Portrait of Crishanda Young, LCSWCrishanda Young, LCSWFederal Programs Clinical Specialist

Transformative Re-Entry

8 people
  • Portrait of Denise HernandezDenise HernandezProgram Director
  • Adriana KosinskiInterim Program Director
  • Marcus BlevinsPeer Support Specialist
  • Steve LoboLTORR Case Manager
  • Portrait of Korina McKinley, MSW, ASWKorina McKinley, MSW, ASWLTORR Case Manager
  • Portrait of Irene SotoIrene SotoLTORR Case Management Supervisor
  • Portrait of Delinda WatkinsDelinda WatkinsLTORR Case Manager
  • Amanda YoungLTORR Job Developer

Operations

6 people
  • Portrait of Kaleb FuquaKaleb FuquaDirector of Operations
  • Kenneth CritchfieldPantry Assistant
  • Portrait of Kathy DamonKathy DamonHousing Manager
  • Amos JohnsonPantry Manager
  • Portrait of Daymian LuaDaymian LuaMaintenance Technician
  • Portrait of Ryan PippinsRyan PippinsMaintenance Technician

Marketing & Development

4 people
  • Portrait of Shanice VirruetaShanice VirruetaInterim Director of Marketing and Development
  • Portrait of Aaron LamphereAaron LamphereGrant Writer
  • Madison McNamaraMarketing & Development Assistant
  • Portrait of Elsa TamayoElsa TamayoMarketing and Development Assistant

Human Resources

Administration

2 people
  • Portrait of Craig LinfootCraig LinfootAdministrative Services & Compliance Manager
  • Molly LorenziAdmin

Finance & Compliance

Our Staff

Our greatest resource isn't our campus. It's the people who serve on it. Meet the people who make our mission possible every day.

  • Portrait of Tara Gibson, Interim COO

    Tara Gibson

    Interim COOExecutive
  • Portrait of Evan Heath, CFO

    Evan Heath

    CFOExecutive
  • Portrait of William Myers, Federal Programs Program Director

    William Myers

    Federal Programs Program DirectorFederal Programs
  • Portrait of Serena Solis, LFV Program Director

    Serena Solis

    LFV Program DirectorFederal Programs
  • Portrait of Denise Hernandez, Program Director

    Denise Hernandez

    Program DirectorTransformative Re-entry (TR)
  • Portrait of Irene Soto, Interim LTORR Program Director

    Irene Soto

    LTORR Case Management SupervisorTransformative Re-entry (TR)
  • Portrait of Shanice Virrueta, Interim Director of Marketing and Development

    Shanice Virrueta

    Interim Director of Marketing and DevelopmentDevelopment
  • Portrait of Craig Linfoot, Administrative Services & Compliance Manager

    Craig Linfoot

    Administrative Services & Compliance ManagerAdmin
  • Portrait of Kaleb Fuqua, Operational Efficiency Manager

    Kaleb Fuqua

    Director of OperationsOperations
  • Portrait of Kathy Damon, Housing Manager

    Kathy Damon

    Housing ManagerOperations
  • Portrait of Thomas Hawkins, Office Manager

    Thomas Hawkins

    Office ManagerOperations
  • Portrait of Angelina Wedding, HCHV Lead Case Manager

    Angelina Wedding

    HCHV Lead Case ManagerFederal Programs
  • Portrait of Crishanda Young, LCSW, Clinical Specialist

    Crishanda Young, LCSW

    Clinical SpecialistFederal Programs
  • Portrait of Ember Bossard, Case Manager

    Ember Bossard

    Case ManagerLFV
  • Portrait of Liliana Garcia, Case Manager

    Liliana Garcia

    GPD Case ManagerFederal Programs
  • Portrait of Gabriela Leal, Case Manager

    Gabriela Leal

    GPD Case ManagerFederal Programs
  • Portrait of Jennifer Berberian, Intake Coordinator

    Jennifer Berberian

    Intake CoordinatorFederal Programs
  • Portrait of Erin Wright, Case Manager

    Erin Wright

    Case ManagerGPD
  • Portrait of Christopher Sakamoto, Case Manager

    Christopher Sakamoto

    Case ManagerFederal Programs
  • Portrait of Delinda Watkins, Case Manager

    Delinda Watkins

    LTORR Case ManagerTransformative Re-entry (TR)
  • Portrait of Korina McKinley, MSW, ASW, Case Manager

    Korina McKinley, MSW, ASW

    Case ManagerTransformative Re-entry (TR)
  • Portrait of Aaron Lamphere, Grant Writer

    Aaron Lamphere

    Grant WriterDevelopment
  • Portrait of Elsa Tamayo, Marketing and Development Assistant

    Elsa Tamayo

    Marketing and Development AssistantDevelopment
  • Portrait of Ryan Pippins, Maintenance Technician

    Ryan Pippins

    Maintenance TechnicianOperations
  • Portrait of Daymian Lua, Maintenance Technician

    Daymian Lua

    Maintenance TechnicianOperations