Our Team

We take immense pride in having a team of diligent individuals devoted to our mission and values. Our staff and Board of Directors are the pillars of our organization, and we are grateful for their unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion for helping families in need.

Our Staff

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    Bonnie Cole

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Bonnie Cole is our Executive Director and has been with Foothill Family Shelter since 2011. With over 30 years of experience in business management across city government, for-profit, and non-profit sectors, she brings extensive expertise to her role. Her responsibilities include program oversight, office management, public relations, donor cultivation, and grant and board development. Her passion and dedication guide her in leading day-to-day operations and ensuring the agency continues to thrive.

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    Stephanie Mauss

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

    With over 20 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, medical, and education sectors, Stephanie offers a powerful blend of leadership, compassion, and strategic insight. 

    She is deeply committed to empowering communities and creating meaningful, lasting impact. With broad leadership and board experience, she offers deep expertise in operations, inclusive initiatives, and humanitarian efforts both abroad in Africa and in local communities in the IE.

    For over a decade, she has helped families experiencing homelessness access resources, rebuild confidence, and achieve independence. Her favorite part of this work is witnessing the moment when hope returns—when families begin to believe again in their ability to build the future they’ve always dreamed of. 

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    Deanna Alsdorf

    DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

    Deanna Alsdorf serves as our Development Manager and has been with Foothill Family Shelter since 2017. She leads community development with a heart for people and a drive to make a difference. She fosters meaningful relationships, builds partnerships, and creates opportunities for the community to engage with and support the shelter’s mission. With a passion for connecting people to purpose, Deanna believes in the power of compassion and collaboration to create lasting change.

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    Linda Contreras

    CASE MANAGER

    Linda is a dedicated Case Manager committed to helping individuals and families achieve stability and self-sufficiency. She assists clients with budgeting, maintains accurate paper and electronic records, ensures compliance with program guidelines, and provides ongoing support through service coordination, responsive care, regular check-ins, and housing inspections. Working at Foothill Family Shelter has brought out the best in her as a worker, student, and co-worker, and deepened her passion for community service.

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    Crystal Hardy

    CASE MANAGER

    Crystal Hardy serves as a Case Manager here at Foothill Family Shelter. She works closely with individuals in our programs to create and maintain healthy and efficient lifestyle skills. Crystal's education in behavioral psychology has greatly influenced her approach to help those in need, encouraging self-advocacy and a goal-oriented mentality. Working with those in need has been a continual passion for Crystal, and she is grateful for each day she is able to do so.

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    Miranda Hernandez

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Miranda serves as the Administrative Assistant at Foothill Family Shelter, where she supports daily operations and ensures everything runs smoothly. Known for her attention to detail and proactive approach, she keeps systems organized while assisting both staff and clients. Miranda balances structure with compassion, helping create a supportive and efficient environment. She is passionate about her role and takes pride in contributing to a team dedicated to uplifting families and creating lasting community impact.

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    Alejandra Paez

    HELP DESK COORDINATOR

    Alejandra Paez serves as the Help Desk Coordinator at Foothill Family Shelter. She began her journey with the organization as a volunteer in the beginning of 2025, driven by a desire to give back and make a positive impact in her community. Now as a part-time staff member, Alejandra supports the walk-in community, the internal team, and the families we serve by ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. Her commitment to helping others and her compassionate approach make her an invaluable part of the FFS team.

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    Raquel Sanchez

    COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER

    Raquel Sanchez began her journey with Foothill Family Shelter as an intern in 2014 and continued to support the shelter as a volunteer for several years before joining the staff in June 2020. Today, she serves as Community Services Manager, where she works alongside volunteers, coordinates incoming donations, and helps run the shelter’s pantry. Raquel loves connecting people with meaningful ways to give back and supporting families in need, making sure every member of the community can play a part in creating positive change.

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    Rita Vargas

    PROGRAM SERVICES MANAGER

    Rita Vargas, Program Services Manager, leads client services and program operations at Foothill Family Shelter, overseeing case management, program intakes, and support services that help families move from homelessness to stable housing. Rita began her journey with the organization as an intern in 2022 and has grown into leadership through her dedication to the mission. She is most motivated by seeing families rebuild their confidence, reach their goals, and create lasting stability.

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    Dwight Voegele

    MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

    Dwight is our Maintenance Technician and does a great job maintaining our shelter apartments. He has worked at Foothill Family Shelter for over 9 years. He retired from the Dept of Defense in 2005, where he worked on Facilities Maintenance at March Airbase. He is experienced with plumbing, electrical, heating systems and roofs. We depend on his knowledge to keep our shelter families safe.

Board of Directors

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    Luis Cetina

    PRESIDENT

    The Good Shepherd Academy

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    Melissa Diaz

    VICE PRESIDENT

    St. Mark's Episcopal Church/Chaffey Community College District

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    Cheryl Sackett

    TREASURER

    TransUnion

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    Daisy Khoo-Miyaki

    SECRETARY

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

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    Mario Acevedo

    BOARD MEMBER

    Keller Williams Empire Estates

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    Valeria Camey

    BOARD MEMBER

    U.S. Bank

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    Alonso Delgado

    TREASURER

    Bank of America

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    Jaylene Marotte

    BOARD MEMEBER

    KPP Rescue

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    Michelle Martinez

    BOARD MEMBER

    Kaiser Permanente

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    Cary McCaslin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Tri-Star Home Loans

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    Josh Reyes

    BOARD MEMBER

    UBS Financial Services

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    Nicole Schual

    BOARD MEMBER

    Goldmax Industries Inc.