Evelyn Daskalakis
Senior Executive Director
Evelyn, LMFT, joined Urban in 2004. She strives to support youth and families by leading Urban’s mental health and family support efforts, as she has for the past nine years.
Leadership
Suzanne Medina
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR II
Suzanne has been with the Y since 2000. She is dedicated to the success of all youth and families by leading Urban’s youth development and leadership efforts.
Cesane Crawford
Associate Executive Director
At Urban Services, Cesnae has dedicated more than seven years to helping youth and families thrive. He has lead this effort through his time at both the Family Resource Center and the Truancy Assessment & Resource Center.
Jane Chandler
Director of Mental Health
Director of Mental Health
With ten years of experience working with youth and families, Jane Chandler is recognized for her thoughtful and committed approach to mental health programming.
jchandler@ymcasf.org
Ashley Shimell
Administrative Services Director
Ashley is a Midwesterner at heart who fell in love with the sunshine and cultural diversity of the Bay Area. She is passionate about supporting the people and policies that create vibrant communities.
Carol Eggers
Development Director
415-685-4887
Carol brings 25 years of arts fundraising experience and 20 years as a Y fitness instructor to leading development efforts at Urban.
Alex Teng
Design & Content Development Director
Alex has come all the way from Boston to join the Y team. A multi-media designer and content producer for the past 17 years, he brings extensive marketing and media production experience to the Y.
Annya Shapiro
Director of Clinical Services
Annya is passionate about family work and training new clinicians to provide the best possible mental health care for the most vulnerable members of our community.
Brandon Wiley
Director, Potrero Hill Family Resource Center
Damon Whitaker
Director of Re-engagement Strategies
Damon has committed over nine years to bringing transformational impact to the community by helping youth and families break limitations in their own lives through educational achievement.
Jamaal Tibbs
Director of Family Support Services/Western Addition Family Resource Center
For over 18 years, Jamaal has been dedicated to helping families strive for greatness. He is a career educator and has joined Urban Services to stretch beyond the scope of public education to better connect with families, helping them achieve personal or professional goals.
Jennifer Kriebl
National Director, Reach & Rise®
As a longtime social worker, Jennifer believes in giving back to the community. Be a mentor! She oversees the Reach & Rise national mentoring program in 38 states.
Vicki Bynum
Associate National Director, Reach & Rise®
Vicki is a LMFT & Art Therapist. She has worked for the YMCA of SF in a variety of mental health programs at the Youth Service Bureaus and Urban Services since 2007.
Jennifer Salerno
Director, Youth Workforce Development
Jennifer is focused on providing transitional age youth with the tools required to obtain and retain sustainable employment.
Maureen Guerrero
Director, Service Connection Program
Maureen has been dedicated to helping people reach their educational & career goals for 11 years. She is passionate about reaching those living in public housing and who are at risk of gang involvement.
Maybelle Miranda
Director, Youth Programs / STEAM Coordinator
Maybelle has been a lifelong learner. She is motivated to spark the natural curiosity youth possess and developing the next generation of problem solvers.
Phyllis Yamada-Louie
Associate Administrative Director
Phyllis has worked for the YMCA of San Francisco for more than 16 years. She is currently the Associate Administrative Director at Urban Services.
Sarah Millett
Associate Director of Grant Administration
Sarah has worked for the YMCA since 2012. She is passionate about creating strong administrative systems that support her colleagues and the amazing work that we do!
Lyn-Tise Jones
Family Resource Center OMI Director
Board Members
Jeff Uken
Chair
Vice President-Foreign Exchange
Wells Fargo Bank
Jessica Schlacter
Supplier Marketing Manager
Rob Lynch
Vice President - Chief Operating Officer
Dome Construction
Melanie Turlington
Water Resources Engineer/Consultant
ARCADIS
Basil Chidi
Head of Accounting Policy
Lending Club Corporation
Luke Sikora
Wealth Equity
Vulcan Capital
Maria Galou Lameyer
Scientist / Senior Manager
Bristol-Meyers Squibb
Gabrielle Pavelko
Director of Sales