Meet Our leadership teams

Union Station Homeless Services is home to a diverse team of dedicated client-focused and administrative leaders, both on our Executive Team and Board of Directors, who make our critical work possible in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. Some of the best in their fields make their careers in our eight departments: Advocacy, Compliance, Development & Communications, Executive Office, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Programs.

board of directors

Jesse Torres

Chair

Principal | Arroyo West, LLC

Angela Serranzana, esq.

Vice Chair

Attorney | Jorden Buechner & Serranzana 

Charles Thuss

Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer | Inter-Con Security Systems

JORDAN CORNGOLD

Secretary

Retired Music Editor | Warner Bros.

Becky chuen

Assistant Secretary & Treasurer

Senior Vice President. Oaktree Capital Management 

Nancy Naecker

Member at Large

Retired Critical Care Nurse

VINAYAk BHARNE

Adjunct Associate Professor of
Urbanism | USC Director | My
Liveable City

DOMINICK CORREY

District Representative | Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Rita Diaz

Partner/Chair of Litigation
Department | Hahn & Hahn, LLP

Dr. Jesse Hong

Chief Pharmacist | Ramona
Pharmacy Group

desarae jones

Senior Manager, Transportation
Planning, State Legislative Affairs | Los Angeles Metro

Cynthia Kirby

Member of Making Housing &
Community Happen | Advisor for the Lived Expertise Advisory Panel

Adam Morgens

Senior Vice President / Investments | Stifel

Mark Ramsey

Senior Vice President, Mortgage Counterparty Relations | Bank of America

Jordan Rettig

Sr. Client Relationship Associate | Capital Group Private Client Services

Steven R. Townsend

Managing Director, Market Leader | Wells Fargo Advisors

Jay Walters

CIO | Ellen McDonald MD, Inc.

The Executive Team

Anne Miskey

Chief Executive Officer

Anne Miskey brings extensive knowledge of the issues involved in addressing homelessness, along with the exceptional leadership ability and management skills that will be essential to guiding Union Station as we continue to expand our services in the coming years.

Sarah Hoppmeyer

Chief Program Officer

Sarah Hoppmeyer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma-informed care.

liya blackwood carter

Chief Financial Officer

Liya Blackwood Carter has educational background in both law and finance and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Master of Science degree in Finance.  She brings 20 plus years of professional accounting and finance experience to the organization.  In addition, she has more than 10 years in leadership capacity in non-profit organizations focusing on serving vulnerable and low-income populations of adults and families with children, older adults, people with disabilities and veterans. 

Amanda Green

Chief Operations Officer

Amanda M. Green serves as the Chief Operations Officer. She leads the work of her 18-person team which is responsible for Volunteer Services, IT, Food Services, Facilities & Capital Improvements, Office Administration, Event Management and In-Kind Donations. 

hope stremski

Vice President of Contracts and Compliance

Formally a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Hope Stremski has over 25 years of Accounting/Finance experience, has been involved with the management of contracts for more than 10+ years, and has performed compliance, monitoring and internal audit duties for almost 10 years. 

shawn morrissey

Vice President of Advocacy and Community Engagement

In this role, Shawn Morrissey leads the advocacy work of Union Station Homeless Services, advocating for best practices and policies around homelessness, service provision, housing, and housing accessibility and sustainability. He heads up USHS’s Advocacy Committee, as well as the Lived Expertise Advisory Panel (LEAP), a diverse group of current and formerly unhoused individuals who share insights on decision making and policies at the organization, county, and state level.

Mario Galeano

Vice President of Development

Mario Galeano oversees all fundraising, marketing, and communication efforts for the organization. In this role, he coordinates the organization’s efforts to secure funding, build relationships, and craft compelling narratives that align with our fight to end homelessness. Through innovative strategies and a deep, personal commitment to the cause, Mario plays a pivotal role in expanding the org’s impact, driving growth, and enhancing its visibility in the community and beyond.

Senior directors

Jerry jones

Vice President of Coalition and Sector Engagement

Jerry Jones served as the former Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless and National Field Director at the National Alliance to End Homelessness. He served on the senior staff of the Center for Community Change for ten years. Other past roles include National Director of Project Vote and Policy Director at the Inner City Law Center. He is widely recognized for his skills in coalition building and grassroots policy campaigns.

Max Molina

Senior Director of Programs

Max Molina focuses on supporting Program Directors with processes and systems to deliver services more efficiently. He collaborates with other agencies and partners within the Coordinated Entry System (CES). His background as a mental health case worker and team leader, honed during tenures at Pacific Clinics and PATH, uniquely positions him to champion best practices aligned with the Housing First philosophy and foster robust connections throughout the San Gabriel Valley..

Rachel Giles

Senior Director of Clinical Support

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rachel Giles consults with staff on best practices and approaches to working with program clients. She also oversees the data outcomes and quality assurance team while supporting capacity building for the Programs Department. She has over a decade of experience from St Joseph Center, where she played a key role in managing multidisciplinary programs and introducing innovative mental health initiatives tailored to unhoused individuals.

Kyle Petrie

Senior Director of Operations

Kyle Petrie has more than two decades of experience in operational support roles , both in the corporate and non-profit spheres. Prior to USHS, he spent nearly ten years as the Director of Operations team at Denver Rescue Mission in Denver, Colorado. At USHS, his priorities are project management, safety/risk management, fleet, facilities, and vendor management. He has a BA in International Studies and an MS in Organizational Leadership.