The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is comprised of nine members serving staggered terms. These elected leaders of the Alliance volunteer their time to support the work of the Alliance. Their main responsibilities include setting the annual budget and administering the affairs of the Alliance according to the bylaws and policies established by the membership.

Kellie Ridenour
Member at Large

Janet Paine
Anthem Blue Cross
Member at Large

Shelly Molina
Lived Experience Representative
Member at Large

Marina Chavez
Community Services Employment Center
Member at Large

Suzy Ward
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
President                 

Lateena Ling
Community Stakeholder

Secretary

Becky Huber
Salvation Army
Treasurer

Claudia Calderon
City of Porterville
Member at Large


Our Staff

Alfred Trujillo, Housing Navigator
atrujillo@kthomelessalliance.org

Angelina Renteria, Housing Navigator
arenteria@kthomelessalliance.org

Arian Pina, Housing Navigator
apina@kthomelessalliance.org

Derek Hernandez, Tule River Indian Housing Authority Housing Navigator
derek.hernandez@tulerivertribe-nsn.gov

Eric Batista, Street Medicine Housing Navigator
ebatista@kthomelessalliance.org

Jose Gonzalez, Housing Specialist
jgonzalez@kthomelessalliance.org

Michael Balanga, Housing Navigator
mbalanga@kthomelessalliance.org

Selina Andrade, Housing Navigator
sandrade@kthomelessalliance.org



Leticia Hinojosa, Executive Director of Programs
leticiah@kthomelessalliance.org

Brandi Clark, Deputy Executive Director/Grants Administrator
bclark@kthomelessalliance.org

Veronica White, Coordinated Entry System Manager
vwhite@kthomelessalliance.org

Iris Gitcho, CalAIM Coordinator
igitcho@kthomelessalliance.org

Kristin Jones, Landlord Relations Specialist
kjones@kthomelessalliance.org

Vacant, Racial Equity Coordinator