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

  • Bonnie Cole

    INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Bonnie Cole serves as the Interim Executive Director of Foothill Family Shelter, bringing over 13 years of experience with our team.

    Bonnie also maintains the financial records of the agency and provides oversight of the apartments, including building maintenance and improvements. She supports our mission by ensuring our families have a safe and supportive environment as they work to improve their lives.

  • Deanna Alsdorf

    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

    Deanna Alsdorf is a dedicated and compassionate individual serving as the Community Development Coordinator With a fervent commitment to making a positive impact, she embodies the values of hope, collaboration, and empowerment. In her role, Deanna undertakes a diverse range of responsibilities, with a primary focus on marketing and community engagement.

  • Rita Vargas

    LEAD CASE MANAGER

    Meet Rita Vargas, a devoted Case Manager at Foothill Family Shelter. Rita brings extensive experience in offering support and advocacy to individuals facing homelessness. Armed with a solid foundation in Sociology from Cal Poly Pomona and a deep-seated commitment to aiding others, Rita's mission is to ensure clients receive the necessary assistance and resources to embark on the journey of rebuilding their lives.

  • Raquel Sanchez

    COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER

    Raquel Sanchez started as an intern in 2014 and continued to support the shelter as a volunteer for a couple of years before becoming an official staff member in June 2020. Raquel now serves as the Community Services Manager while still overseeing all the volunteers. She has a passion for helping people and enjoys connecting people in ways they can help their community and make a difference.

  • 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.

  • Miranda Hernandez

    COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT

    Miranda Hernandez serves as the Community Services Assistant at Foothill Family Shelter, where she plays a vital role in connecting disadvantaged community members to essential resources and services. Her dedication to giving back and serving the community drives her every day, and she is grateful for the opportunity to be part of an organization that makes a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness

  • 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

  • Luis Cetina

    PRESIDENT

    The Good Shepherd Academy

  • Teofista Turner

    VICE PRESIDENT

    U.S. Bank

  • Morgan Adams

    TREASURER

    WSP

  • Melissa Diaz

    SECRETARY

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

  • Mario Acevedo

    BOARD MEMBER

    Keller Williams Empire Estates

  • Sinai Arocho

    BOARD MEMBER

    Bank of America

  • Nicole Cheng

    BOARD MEMBER

    Goldmax Industries Inc.

  • Elizabeth Childress

    BOARD MEMBER

    Realtor

  • Alonso Delgado

    BOARD MEMBER

    Bank of America

  • Michelle Martinez

    BOARD MEMBER

    Kaiser Permanente

  • Cary McCaslin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Tri-Star Home Loans

  • Cheryl Sackett

    BOARD MEMBER

    TransUnion