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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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Nishtha Mohendra, MSW
President + CEO

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Tracy Hartman
Director of Fund Development

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Emerald Archer, PhD

Chief Operations Officer

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Gabriella Littlejohn
Human Resources Generalist

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Yvette Ahlstrom
Director of Programs

Board of Directors

Wendy Aird, President

 

Teddie Ray, Vice President

Michael Gamerl, Secretary

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Doug Anderson

Lisa Bartlett

Constance Callen

James Donovan

Andrew Gerken, MD  

Cindy Hauser

Vincent M. Jenkins  

Edson McClellan 

Ilene Munzinger

Kimberly Pollard

Roge Rupp 

Tom Salinger

Cindy Shopoff 

Shaena Stabler

Organization Timeline

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