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Management

Michael Garb, Chief Executive Officer
   650-591-9623, ext. 112, michael.garb@yfes.org
    Michael was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Youth and Family Enrichment Services (YFES), following 16 years serving on the boards of both Family and Community Enrichment Services (FACES) and YFES. As Chairman of the Board of FACES he was active in initiating the merger of FACES and Youth and Family Assistance (YFA) IN 2003. Prior to joining the board of FACES in 1992, Michael was elected to the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District, serving two terms as President of the Board. Michael's strong commitment to the children and families of our community is evidenced by his more than 24 years of volunteer service. Michael's professional background includes serving in senior management positions in both finance and operations for a number of companies in the Bay Area. His passion for YFES and the services that the agency provides to San Mateo County made the decision to accept the Chief Executive Officer position an easy one.
 
Dianette Washer, Chief Financial Officer
   650-591-9623 x113
   Dianette has worked in the non-profit sector in San Mateo County for over 20 years. Prior to joining FACES, Inc. in 1997, Dianette served as the Director of Finance and Administration at the Suicide Prevention and Crisis Center in Burlingame for 12 years. A native of Denmark, Dianette earned a B.S. in Accounting from Hayward State University and is an avid admirer of the Bay Area's natural beauty.
 
Douglas Styles, PsyD, Clinical Director
   650-591-9623 x115
   Douglas joined YFES in January, 2004, as the Director of the Department of Crisis, Youth, and Family Services. He came to the organization from River Oak Center for Children in Sacramento. He has extensive experience supervising clinical staff, providing therapy, and directing the administrative operations of programs serving high-need families. Douglas is a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Registered Drama Therapist. He received his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. He is an Adjunct Faculty member of Capella University.
 
Clarise Blanchard, Ph.D., Director, Department of Integrated Treatment and Co-Occurring Services
   650-591-3739 x151
   Clarise is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who joined FACES, Inc. as Program Manager of the Women's Enrichment Center in August, 2000. Prior to that, Clarise served as a Supervisor at Pyramid Alternatives in Pacifica for 10 years, where she worked with adults, children and youth, and provided counseling for individuals struggling with addictions, mental health issues and domestic violence. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Economics, Clarise also earned an M.A. in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Reno, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the Northern California Graduate University.
 
Sara Larios Mitchell, Interim Director, Department of Family Intervention Services
   650-366-8436 x301
   Sara has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field addressing the issues of domestic violence, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Her passion is working with children, adolescents, and families. She graduated from Golden Gate University with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 1997 and then with her Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in June 2005. She began at YFES as the GIRLS Program intern in January 2005 and then transferred to Women’s Enrichment Center as mental health clinician. She accepted a position as the GIRLS Program Manager in 2006 and has found this experience to be very gratifying. She is currently serving as the Interim Department Director of Early Childhood and Family Intervention Services.
 
 

Program Staff

Archway:    Randy Yano, Program Manager
   650-366-8433
 
Child and Family Treatment Collaborative:    Merle Saber, Program Manager
   650-591-9623 x116
 
Children's Place:    Anjali Kaul, Program Manager
   650-216-7411
 
Counseling Clinic:    Andy Spaulding, Program Manager
   650-591-9623  x128
 
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Center:    Julie Kinloch, Senior Program Manager
   650-579-0359 x11
 
Daybreak:    Rina Abrams, Program Manager
   650-397-9687
 
Differential Response:    Kate Stevenson, Program Manager
   650-591-5027
 
Diversion Services:    Andy Spaulding, Program Manager
   650-591-9623 x128
 
First Chance Sobering Station:    Julie Kinloch, Senior Program Manager
   650-595-8165
 
First Chance Outpatient Services:    Julie Kinloch, Senior Program Manager
   650-595-8165
 
Fostering the Future:    Heather Storer, Program Manager
   650-401-8617
 
GIRLS:    Sara Larios-Mitchell, Program Manager
   650-366-8436 x301
 
Healthy Homes:    Rachel Talamantez, Senior Program Manager
   650-579-0361 x15
 
Insights:    Amy Shull, Program Manager
   650-366-8436 x331
 
Learning Together:    Rachel Talamantez, Senior Program Manager
   650-579-0361 x15
 
Prenatal-to-Three:    Rachel Talamantez, Senior Program Manager
   650-579-0361 x15
 
School-Based Counseling:    Andy Spaulding, Program Manager
   650-591-9623 x128
 
Transitional Housing:    Daniela Tempesta, Program Manager
   650-401-8617 x21
 
Women's Enrichment Center:    Gail McCann, Program Manager
   650-591-3636
 
Your House South:    Rina Abrams, Program Manager
   650-367-9687
 
Youth Development Initiative:    Heather Storer, Program Manager
   650-401-8617 x11