Meet The Team
Centers For Living is powered by a multidisciplinary team committed to housing, recovery, and long‑term stability. Meet the people walking alongside our neighbors every day.
John Coyle
Chief Executive Officer
Paco Balderrama
Chief Operations Officer
Leading our mission with vision and integrity, our executive team works to ensure long-term stability for every individual we serve.
Leadership
Dawn Coyle
Chief Vision Officer
Ron
Director of Compliance
Steve Brandau
Chief Strategy Officer
Joseph Watanabe
Director of Marketing
Care Managers
Our dedicated case managers provide personalized support, connecting residents with essential resources and guidance toward long-term stability.
John Williams
Lead Care Manager
Emma Medina
Care Manager
Andrew Martinez
Care Manager
Chris Villareal
Care Manager
Steve Delgado
Care Manager
Matthew Brady
Care Manager
Olivian Azua
Care Manager
Stan Mendez
Care Manager
Trina Soria
Care Manager
Jessica Ruiz
Care Manager
Anna Grant
Care Manager
James Kirby
Care Manager
Karen Navarrete
Care Manager
Michael Molina
Care Manager
Kassandra De La Torre
Care Manager
Intake / Peer Support
Dedicated intake specialists ensuring a smooth and supportive transition into our recovery and housing programs.
Michelle Burriel
Intake Coordinator
Melissa Sotelo
Intake Coordinator
Crystal Brown
Intake Coordinator
Miguel Rojas
Peer Support Specialist
Jorge Vazquez
Peer Support Specialist
Enrique Elizondo
Peer Support Specialist
Outreach / Human Resources
Our Peer Support specialists provide lived-experience guidance, helping neighbors navigate recovery with empathy and shared understanding.
Matt Ribera
Director of Impact & Partnerships
Rico Zapata
Outreach Specialist
Monique Ward
Human Resources Director
Rachel Matinzo
Billing Associate
Billing
Our billing department ensures the smooth coordination of services and resources, providing financial clarity and support for our organizational operations.
Danae Ed'Nisha Dabbs
Billing Associate
Taya Harris
Billing Associate
Tony Diaz
Program Manager
Anthony Escobedo
House Manager
House Manager
Direct Care & Oversight
House Manager
Direct Care & Oversight
House Managers
Our House Managers provide direct support and oversight within our transitional homes, creating a safe and restorative space for recovery and stability.
Janet Winters
Program/House Manager
House Manager
Direct Care & Oversight
House Manager
Direct Care & Oversight
Daniel Zolghadri
House Manager
House Manager
Direct Care & Oversight
House Manager
Direct Care & Oversight
Anthony Ramirez
House Manager
House Manager
Direct Care & Oversight
House Manager
Direct Care & Oversight
Bow Reyes-Sor
Finance Specialist
Tammy Wolfe
Finance Specialist
Finance / Admin
Stewarding our resources with integrity and transparency to ensure every dollar directly supports our mission of recovery and stability.
Maria Gallegos
Finance Specialist
Matthew Lawson
Spiritual Director
Sophie Gutierrez
Office Manager
Donniell Isom
Transportation & Program Support
Catherine Fitzgerald
CFLU Director
Stevie Thurber
CFLU Director
RESET
Stewarding our resources with integrity and transparency to ensure every dollar directly supports our mission of recovery and stability.
Alex Coyle
RESET Program Lead
Mike Sherberg
RESET Program Lead
Melissa Protzman
RESET Mentor