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Meet The Team

Our organization thrives thanks to the Staff, Governance Board and Advisory Board members who bring passion and dedication to our work.

Our Staff

Christina Luah

Interim Executive Director

Christina Luah

Christina Luah has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, at various start-ups and industry leaders including Ripple, Western Union and Wells Fargo and has worked in the U.S., U.K., Taiwan, and Singapore. She has also volunteered with ATC since 2013 and believes passionately in supporting communities in need, both locally and abroad. Christina holds a BS in Finance, International Business, and Management Information Systems from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Merissa Hernandez

Program Supervisor & Development Associate

Merissa Hernandez

Merissa is a nonprofit leader originally from the San Joaquin Valley whose personal and professional journey informs her commitment to supporting young people with dignity and care. With lived experience navigating instability and systemic barriers, she brings both empathy and strategy to her work in the nonprofit sector. Currently pursuing her B.A. in Psychology at San Francisco State University and serving as a RISE Fellow with the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, Merissa is dedicated to creating pathways that enable the next generation to thrive rather than merely survive. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing poetry, and listening to podcasts that keep her laughing.

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(415) 487-0691 ext. 114

Valerie McEntee

Senior Supportive Services Counselor

Valerie McEntee

Valerie McEntee joined ATC as Senior Supportive Services Counselor in January of 2022. She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and has worked with unhoused folks here in San Francisco for over a decade. Valerie enjoys Soto Zen meditation and laughing with her children.

[email protected]
(415) 487-0691 ext. 106

Jules Echeverria

Services Counselor & Operations Associate

Jules Echeverria

Before becoming a counselor, Jules had been volunteering with ATC since 2016. Born and raised in San Francisco, Jules has first-hand experience with some of the programs here and understands how complicated they can be to navigate. With that in mind, he wants to collaborate and advocate for clients to get their needs met. Outside of ATC, they can be found making silly zines or walking around the city with a cup of coffee.

[email protected]
(415) 487-0691 x107

Angel Baten

Supportive Services Counselor

Angel Baten

Born and raised in California, Angel Baten does a lot of service for our LGBTQ+ community by organizing and participating in FUNdraising events for local nonprofit organizations, such as the Castro Country Club, the San Francisco Ducal Council, and many more! Angel is not afraid of putting on a lash, but takes creating meaningful connections with others seriously, and looks forward to discovering the gems that make San Francisco one of its kind!

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(415) 487-0691 ext. 108

Mari Amend

Development & Communications Director

Mari Amend

Mari Amend is a seasoned fundraiser with 12+ years of experience. She specializes in mobilizing resources for transformative social change. She has raised over $3.5 million for organizations supporting youth experiencing homelessness, family well-being, and racial justice. Beyond the office, she performs improvised theater, leads anti-oppression trainings, and volunteers with housed and unhoused organizers on funding strategies.

[email protected]
(415) 487-0691 ext. 109

Jaeger Slaughter

Operations Associate

Jaeger Slaughter

Jaeger Started at ATC in February of 2022 as the Operations Associate. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Jaeger has witnessed the homeless crisis in the city grow first hand. He is excited to work with amazing individuals doing the necessary work to find and implement solutions and to help those that need it most. He enjoys playing soccer, reading fantasy books with his son, and hiking.

[email protected]
(415) 487-0691 ext. 104

Christina Luah
Board Chair

Christina Luah

Jack Gill

Treasurer

Jack Gill

Jack is an Associate at Gryphon Investors and is responsible for analyzing, executing and monitoring investments within Gryphon’s Healthcare Group. Prior to joining Gryphon, Jack was an Investment Banking Analyst at Imperial Capital. He holds an M.A., with Honours in Philosophy and Economics, from the University of St Andrews.

Belinda Wong

Belinda Wong is a technology enthusiast, investor, and life-long learner. Most recently, she was a Vice President of Platform Products at Salesforce where she spent 16+ years championing administration experiences in user authorization, licensing, and data integrations. She is passionate about building sustainable team environments and creating products that are easy to use.

Kate Lewis

Kate Lewis

Kate Lewis is a Non-Profit Health Care Consultant. She most recently served as the Deputy Chief of Clinical Operations for LifeLong Medical Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center in the East Bay – where she started as an Americorps Volunteer many years prior. Kate is committed to helping improve operational efficiency, innovation, and emphasizing staff appreciation.

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Meet The Team

Our organization thrives thanks to the Staff, Governance Board and Advisory Board members who bring passion and dedication to our work.

Our Staff

Christina Luah

Merissa Hernandez

Valerie McEntee

Jules Echeverria

Angel Baten

Mari Amend

Jaeger Slaughter

Board of Directors

Christina Luah

Jack Gill

Belinda Wong

Kate Lewis

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