Jordan Jeske Founder, Cornerstone Hauling & Gardening and Cornerstone New Hope MinistryJordan is Founder of Cornerstone Hauling & Gardening and Cornerstone New Hope Ministry. Cornerstone New Hope Ministries empowers lives impacted by incarceration, assisting men to get back on their feet and lead them down a path of being purpose-filled while contributing back to local communities.
Julianne Leavy Executive Director, Harmony At HomeJulianne Leavy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Executive Director of Harmony At Home, a non-profit organization with the mission, to end the cycles of violence and abuse by empowering children and young adults with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead healthy and productive lives.
Kristan Lundquist Superintendent, City of Salinas Recreation and Community ServicesKristan grew up in Salinas, learning at an early age the importance of being part of a “team” while participating in a number of after school sports and enrichment programs. She developed a passion for working with youth after spending numerous summers working for the Salinas Community YMCA in their Y Camp program.
Leo De La Rosa Leo retired from Dole Fresh Vegetables, where he was a truck driver supervisor for 32 years. Safety was his top priority and during the time Leo was supervisor, only three accidents happened in that department. Having safety foremost in his mind, Leo was named to be a board member for CASP and also a member of the Police Advisory Committee. As a retiree, Leo is working on starting neighborhood…
Linda McGlone, M.P.H. Linda has over 30 years of public health experience in Monterey County and has been the Coordinator of the STRYVE Youth Violence Prevention Program, since the project’s inception in 2011. Salinas STRYVE uses a public health approach to violence prevention, working with its partners in the local coalition, the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace. The Monterey County…
Luis Alejo Supervisor, District 1, Monterey County Board of SupervisorsSupervisor Luis A. Alejo was elected in June 2016 to represent District 1 on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. His district includes most of the City of Salinas, including the Alisal, parts Central and North Salinas, Chinatown and part of Oldtown Salinas...
Martha L. Martinez Superintendent, Salinas City Elementary School DistrictMartha Martinez is Superintendent of Salinas City Elementary School District (SCESD) and a passionate educator who exhibits a relentless drive for public education. With over 20 years of administrative experience in various roles at site, district and county levels...
Matt Gersonde I have served in pastoral ministry for 13 years, and am currently the Lead Pastor at Refuge Salinas. We started Refuge Church October, 2015. I have been married for 13 years and have two wonderful children. I truly love our city.
Rosemary Soto Rosemary is a Salinas native with nearly 16 years of experience in violence prevention and intervention efforts addressing various forms of violence including; domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, harassment, child abuse and gang violence. Rosemary is a Management Analyst with Monterey County Administrative Office’s, Office of Community Engagement & Strategic Advocacy…
Susie Brusa CEO, Rancho CieloRancho Cielo is a 100-acre campus in East Salinas providing education, vocational training, and enrichment for underserved and at-risk youth in Monterey County. Rancho Cielo’s vision is to transform the lives of at-risk youth and empower them to become accountable, competent, productive and responsible citizens. CEO Susie Brusa’s background is in the private sector, previously…