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A Message From CEO Nishtha Mohendra

"Friendship Shelter is powered by its people and accountable to the community it serves. I am honored to lead Friendship Shelter at a time when innovative, compassionate solutions are more important than ever.
 

Our mission is clear: to ensure that every individual experiencing homelessness in our community has access to safe, stable housing and the support they need to thrive. As CEO, I will focus on strengthening the organization’s sustainability, expanding prevention and housing pathways, and deepening community partnerships. Together with our dedicated team and valued partners, we will build on Friendship Shelter’s strong legacy while advancing impactful, data-driven solutions that create lasting change for Orange County community members in need."

Meet the Leadership Team

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Rick Scott
Chief Operating Officer


 

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Stephania Ines Amezcua
Director of Finance

 

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Analisa Andrus
Director of Program Development & Compliance
 

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Marie Azad 
Associate Director of Services

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Melissa Salazar
Associate Director of Human Resources

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Michael Fotion
Director of Services
 

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Cierra Williams
Associate 
Director of Services


 

Board of Directors

Michael Gamerl 

President

 

Christy Cornwall 

Vice President

Tom Salinger

Secretary

 

Cameron Jalbert

Treasurer

Wendy Aird

Doug Anderson

Lisa Bartlett

Mark Davis

Andrew Gerken, MD

Vincent M. Jenkins

Edson McClellan

Ilene Munzinger

Teddie Ray

Roge Rupp

Cindy Shopoff

Shaena Stabler

Dee Dee Towery

Organization Timeline

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