Meet Our Team

Behind every program is a team of passionate people working together to strengthen families and communities across the Inland Empire.

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Here to Serve Our Community

FSA brings together educators, advocates, caregivers, and community leaders who understand the unique needs of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Together, we create programs that meet families where they are and help them move forward.

Our People, Our Strength

The FSA team is as diverse as the communities we serve — bringing unique skills, lived experiences, and local insight to every program we create.

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team members serving communities across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

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program sites supported by our staff each day.

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the average time our team stays with us, many stay much, much longer.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our leaders combine local insight with deep expertise to guide programs that empower children, families, and older adults to thrive. Their vision, experience, and dedication ensure our services make a real difference in every community we serve.

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    Cheryl-Marie Hansberger, Ed. D.

    Chief Executive Officer

    Since July 2021, Cheryl-Marie Hansberger, Ed.D., has served as CEO of Family Service Association, bringing over 20 years of executive leadership experience. Her background spans operations, strategic planning, government affairs, and education. Previously, she held key leadership roles including Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Riverside and Vice President of Strategic Development and Operations at a global engineering firm.

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    Shannon Gonzalez, MPA

    Chief Operating Officer

    Shannon Gonzalez serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Family Service Association, bringing more than 25 years of management experience in the nonprofit sector. Throughout her career, she has held key leadership roles in program direction, staff development, and organizational growth.

    In her role at FSA, Shannon oversees all agency programs and services, ensuring they operate at the highest level of quality and impact.

    Shannon is recognized both locally and nationally for her expertise. She has been a featured workshop speaker at the Alliance for Children and Families National Conference in 2008 and 2011, and has presented at various DPSS forums across Riverside County.

    She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Master of Public Administration from Bellevue University in Nebraska.

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    Victoria Dawson, MBA

    Vice President of Operations

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    Jada Braithwaite, MSHRM

    Chief Human Resources Officer

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    Mary Reed, MBA

    Chief Financial Officer

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    Tom Donahue

    Senior Nutrition Program Administrator

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    Janet McDonald

    Child Development Administrator

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    April Smith, LMFT

    Behavioral Health Director

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    Stephanie Soto

    Community Centered Services Director

Meet Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors brings diverse perspectives, strategic guidance, and a shared commitment to our mission. Their stewardship strengthens our programs, supports sustainable growth, and ensures we continue delivering meaningful impact to the families and communities we serve.

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    Jill Rasmussen, MSW

    Board Chair

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    David Demers

    Past Chair

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    Jane Adams

    Board Member

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    Tim Blevins

    Vice Chair/Treasurer

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    Jennifer O’Farrell

    Board Member

    Jennifer O’Farrell is a respected community organizer who builds partnerships to strengthen underserved neighborhoods across Riverside County. She launched the region’s first anti-trafficking multidisciplinary task force and created a comprehensive case-management system for survivors. Jennifer founded Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Inland Empire and now leads Healthy Valley Foundation, advancing collective-impact work focused on social determinants of health. She holds numerous leadership roles and is widely recognized for program development and philanthropic success.

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    Ida Sanchez

    Board Member

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    Rick Mercadefe

    Board Member

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    Jeff Rajcic

    Board Member

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    Dr. Carla Lidner-Baum

    Board Chair

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    Miguel Contreras

    Board Member

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    Lugena Wahlquist

    Board Chair

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    Michael Fine

    Board Member

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    Elizabeth Pinney Muglia

    Board Member

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    Martinrex Kedziora

    Board Member

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    Dr. Margaret Wild

    Board Member

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    Chris Morin

    Secretary

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