our staff family
Habitat Greater Fresno Area includes a diverse family of individuals of all ages and experiences. We have come together for one reason: to love people. For more information on our dynamic team, see below. To find out how you can join our team, click here!
Ashley Hedemann
HR & Operations Manager
Ashley Hedemann came to Habitat over ten years ago as a construction site volunteer. Through the course of...
Torin Blount
ReStore Director
Torin A. Blount is a results-driven executive with a twenty-plus-year track record of success in the retail sales...
Sarah Pedelty
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Sarah Pedelty has lived a life rooted in volunteerism and community engagement...
Stacey Simpson
Controller
Stacey Simpson is the Controller for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Stacey was born and raised...
Monique Washington
NR Assistant
Cecilia Monique Washington is the Neighborhood Revitalization Assistant at Habitat. She grew up knowing that...
Juling Teters
Executive Administrator
Juling Teters is the Executive Administrator for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Juling has over...
Verna Al-ag
NR Americorps
Verna grew up in Texas, but moved to Fresno two years ago after graduating from University of Nevada...
Justin Burd
Site Supervisor
Justin Burd began his construction journey when he fell in love with carpentry and...
Marina Harutyunyan
Director of Community Programs & Compliance
Marina Harutyunyan is a proud member of Habitat for Humanity with years of experience in...
Jerry Zuniga
Director of Housing Preservation & Aging Services
With over 15 years of experience in housing and community development, Jerry...
Brad Stevens
Director of Strategic Giving
Brad Stevens joins Habitat Greater Fresno Area with over 20 years of experience in development...
Mary Ayala
Family Services Coordinator
Mary Ayala, Family Services Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Born and raised in...
Stephone Traylor
Restore Donation Ambassador
David Stephone Traylor is a young man with strong family values and a man of faith. Born in San Diego...
Nou Thao
ReStore Back-Office Lead
Nou J. Thao is a preserving worker who truly believes that all of her potential have come by...
Ramiro Lara
Construction Site Worker
Ramiro Lara, a skilled carpenter, joined our team in 2020 as a construction site worker! He has lived...
Chelsi Allen-Johnson
Resident Engagement Coord.
Chelsi Allen-Johnson is a native of Portland, Oregon, but her family moved to Fresno...
Cary Catalano
Development Director
Born and raised in Fresno County, Cary Catalano’s passion is providing families with the tools they need...
Rick O'Daniel
Construction Manager
Rick O’Daniel brings over 37 years of construction experience to his role as Construction Manager for Habitat...
Jorge Vargas
Site Supervisor
Jorge Vargas has worked at Habitat Greater Fresno Area for twelve years. After two years of...
Youa Vang
NR Family Services Coordinator
Youa Vang has spent most of her life in Fresno, where she completed grade school and went on...
Megan Scholl
Donor Engagement Specialist
Megan Scholl is a Fresno native with 11 years of experience in the nonprofit industry. Her excitement and passion...
Darla Trujillo
Accounting Clerk
Darla Trujillo joins the Habitat for Humanity community as a part-time Accounting Clerk. She has 44...
Daniel Mendoza
ReStore Warehouse Leader
Daniel Mendoza brings expertise in management for over 13 years, warehouse driver, chef and...
Juan Gonzales
NR Repair Tech
Juan Gonzales has been working in the renovation field for over 17 years. He grew up in San Jose...