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

CEO

Ashley Hedemann came to Habitat over ten years ago as a construction site volunteer. Through the course of...

Cary Catalano

Development Director

Born and raised in Fresno County, Cary Catalano’s passion is providing families with the tools they need...

Brad Stevens

Director of Strategic Giving

Brad Stevens joins Habitat Greater Fresno Area with over 20 years of experience in development...

Justin Burd

Neighborhood Revitalization Construction Manager

Justin Burd began his construction journey when he fell in love with carpentry and...

Alfredo Sandate

Construction Site Worker

Mary Ayala

Family Services Coordinator

Mary Ayala, Family Services Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Born and raised in...

Margaret Li

Executive Administrator / Office Manager

Margaret is a Bay Area transplant who is excited to provide administrative support for the team...

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...

Stacey Simpson

Controller

Stacey Simpson is the Controller for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Stacey was born and raised...

Jorge Vargas

Site Supervisor

Jorge Vargas has worked at Habitat Greater Fresno Area for twelve years. After two years of...

Chris Boone

Donation Ambassador

Mandy Ramirez

Staff Accountant

Mandy was born in Spokane, Washington and sailed from the port of Seattle to the port...

Marina Harutyunyan

Director of Community Programs & Compliance

Marina Harutyunyan is a proud member of Habitat for Humanity with years of experience in...

Rick O'Daniel

Construction Director

Rick O’Daniel brings over 37 years of construction experience to his role as Construction Director for Habitat...

Megan Scholl

Digital Engagement & Fundraising Manager

Megan Scholl is a Fresno native with 13 years of experience in the nonprofit industry. Her excitement and passion...

Ramiro Lara

Assistant Site Supervisor

Ramiro Lara, a skilled carpenter, joined our team in 2020 as a construction site worker! He has lived...

David Turrizanoni

Warehouse Leader

Nou Thao

ReStore Back-Office Lead

Nou J. Thao is a preserving worker who truly believes that all of her potential have come by...

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