Leadership
Cameron Safarloo
President & Chief Executive Officer
Cameron Safarloo assumed the role of Hanna’s Chief Executive Officer in April 2021, bringing over thirty years of operational management and leadership experience across the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
Cameron has held executive leadership positions in multinational corporations, startups, and social services organizations throughout his career. His diverse background encompasses high-impact transformation, operational excellence, strategic planning, and organizational growth and development. Cameron’s expertise in driving change and fostering growth has been instrumental in his various roles.
Cameron earned his BS in Architectural Engineering from the Wentworth Institute of Technology and his MBA from Northwestern University.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Cameron has demonstrated a commitment to community service by serving on several nonprofit and private organization boards over the past 15 years.
Marisa Binder
Vice President of Grants and Corporate Relations
Marisa oversees grant development, corporate relations, and volunteer coordination.
Previously, she worked as the Director of Development for the Bay Area office of Facing History and Ourselves and as a Development Officer for CORA. Her background includes roles in marketing and communications. Throughout her career, she has led in all aspects of fundraising, including major gifts, events, and grant writing.
Marisa holds a BA in Economics, Public Policy, and Spanish literature from the University of Chicago and an MA in Music from the San Francisco Conservatory.
Marisa serves as the Secretary for Vallejo Symphony in her free time and enjoys spending time with her husband and young son.
James Dixon
Vice President of the Community Mental Health Hub
James provides administrative oversight of the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna Center to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health services. He has over 20 years of experience in criminal justice and behavioral health. He served as a correctional officer and a state trooper in Virginia and has provided leadership to outpatient, residential, and transitional housing programs. James has a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, a Master of Education in Educational Management from Strayer University, a Master of Science in Psychology, and a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. Mr. Dixon enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with family.
Catherine Donahue
Vice President of Finance and Facilities
Catherine oversees financial operations, facilities, safety and security, and risk management. She works closely with the Board of Trustees, Board Subcommittees, and the Hanna team to manage these processes.
Catherine is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting. Her career includes over a decade in public accounting as a Big Four alum. She has worked in various private sector roles, from high-growth companies to large multinationals, often in turnaround situations building solid platforms for growth.
Catherine has a BS in Accounting from Kansas State University and holds an active license as a CPA.
Malcolm Huneidi
Director of People Operations
Malcolm’s diverse background in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors has made him highly skilled in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development, adept at implementing strategies that enhance engagement and productivity.
Previously, he served as a Human Resources Leader at nonprofit Community Health Centers, supporting integrative healthcare services for underserved communities. He also contributed to Community Living Homes, aiding facilities that provide active treatment for adults with developmental disabilities.
Malcolm has an AS and a BS in Business Management.
Outside of work, Malcolm enjoys outdoor activities with his daughter, such as hiking, camping, and paddleboarding. He emphasizes work-life balance for himself and his team, ensuring a supportive and thriving environment.
Leslie Antonelli Petersen
Vice President of Advancement
Leslie cultivates relationships with Hanna’s donor community and business partners and works closely with the Board of Trustees and the CEO to help meet the financial and professional goals of Hanna’s diverse programs.
Leslie has been part of the Hanna team since 2007, during which time she has held positions in Finance, Fund Development, Business Development, and Advocacy. She has managed large-scale events and is a passionate advocate for the youth on campus and in the community. Leslie works closely with individual supporters and other youth and child-serving organizations to create funding for Hanna’s suite of programs.
Leslie completed her Certificate in Fundraising from Boston University and graduated from Business College with a degree in accounting.
As a lifelong resident of Glen Ellen, Leslie is deeply ingrained in the Sonoma community.
Scott Singer
Vice President of Residential Programs
Scott joined the Hanna staff in 1982 as a recreation program coordinator. Throughout his tenure, he has amassed over 700 continuing educational hours in residential care. Scott works closely with the California Department of Social Services, local youth associations, and school boards. He has been instrumental in providing both program and project support throughout the growth of our Residential services.
Scott graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California, in 1987 with an MA in Educational Leadership.
Throughout his career, Scott has volunteered with local youth athletic groups, including serving as a sports coach and league administrator. He continues volunteering with nonprofit organizations and is associated with several community groups, including those dedicated to overcoming gang influence and violence.
Meredith Standing
Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Events, Hanna Recreation, Hanna Institute, and Research & Evaluation
Meredith has over fifteen years of experience creating, implementing, and managing programs and events within complex, multi-tiered, multi-faceted organizations. Prior to joining Hanna Center in 2021, she worked at the Child Parent Institute, where she began supporting the health of children and families in Sonoma County.
Meredith earned her BA in English and Creative Writing from San Francisco State University and an MBA from Sonoma State University.
A California native raised in the Bay Area, Meredith enjoys exploring Sonoma County’s beautiful regional parks with her son.
Board Members
Hanna Center is governed by an all-volunteer board, which is separated into trustees, regents and regents emeritus.
The Board of Trustees are the voting members of the corporation and have fiduciary responsibility for Hanna.
The Board of Regents serves as an advisory body to the staff and Board of Trustees.
Longtime board members whose actions and wisdom have brought Hanna to our current successful position—such as past board chairs, “life members” or others who have had a special relationship with Hanna over the years—are honored with the title of Hanna Regents Emeritus in recognition of their service.
We seek new board members annually to ensure a fresh and varied flow of new ideas, insights and expertise.
Our Board
Chris Sanders
Marketing, Sales Executive at Walmart Connect
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Therese Nugent Licensed Real Estate Agent at Compass/Wine Country
Vice Chair of Board of Trustees
Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee
Mary Corroon
Retired Management Consultant
Secretary of Board of Trustees
Chair of the Governance Committee
Chair of the Development Committee
Joshua McFerron
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Treasurer
Chair of the Investment Subcommittee
Chair of the Finance Committee
Chair of the Audit Committee
Ken Callander
Chair of the Governance Committee
Randy DeVoto
President/CEO (retired) CSDA Architects
John Gurney
Mayor of Sonoma
Consultant / (retired) Police Chief, Sonoma
Jon Parker
Vice Chairman (retired), Boston Private Financial Holding Company
Dr. Erin Skiffer, Psy.D.
Co-Founder of Bridge-to-Bridge Psychotherapy Group
Chris Lynch – CFO, Walsh Vineyard Management, Inc.
Bob Smith – Attorney (retired) City Prosecutor, City of Sonoma
Bishop Robert Vasa – Diocese of Santa Rosa
Special Permanent Seat – Bishop
Bishop, Diocese of Santa Rosa
Board of Regents
Mike Battaini
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Jack Bertges
Audit/Finance/Development
Charles M. Corsiglia
Program Services Committee
Joseph Crivello
Program Services Committee
Patrick M. Flanagan
Donor/Culinary
John E. Fox
Patrick Hemingway
Buildings and Ground Committee
William G. Isetta
Jim Lynch
Jane McClure
Program Services Committee
Steven McCoy-Thompson
Robert McGrath
Lisa Mertens
Tullus Miller
Chris O’Brien
Thomas M. Perkins
David Poe
Finance and Investments Committees
Mary Jo Potter
Program Services Committee
Jack Powers
Program Services Committee
Development Committee
David Schofield
Investment Sub-Committee
Edward E. Sillari
Kathleen Snodgrass
Investment Sub-Committee
Brenda Walker
Program Services Committee
Sarah Whitelaw
Chair, Investment Committee
James R. Woolwine
Regents Emeritus
L. Wayne Batmale
Thomas E. Bertelsen, Jr.
Sr. Linda Ann Cahill, D.C.
Thomas M. Chin
Terence A. De Voto
Jack Fitzpatrick
Greg Labagh
Joan G. Latno
Thomas J. Lohwasser
Annette E. Lomont
William H. McInerney, Jr.
Donald A. McPhail
Joanne Murphy
Maryanne Murray
Richard L. Robinson
Bill Schrader
Caroline Rose Simmons
Robert E. Simms, Esq.
James Talton Turner III
Most Rev. Daniel F. Walsh, D.D.
Robert B. Wilhelm