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Executive Team

Working together with the core values of Hope, Wellness, Voice & Choice, Respect, and Collaborative Relationships

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Tod Lipka

President & CEO of Step Up

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Aaron Criswell

Chief Housing Development Officer

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Alan Darby

Treasurer, Secretary, & Chief Financial Officer

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Lynne Elwan

Chief Philanthropy Officer

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David Tavlin

Chief Program Officer

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Apryll Thomas

Chief Human Resources Officer

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Eddie Estrada — VP of Inland Empire Housing First Program

Eddie Estrada

VP of Inland Empire Housing First Program

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Emily James — VP of Programs, Los Angeles Region–East

Emily James

VP of Programs, Los Angeles Region–East

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Golena Akhteh — VP of Programs, Los Angeles Region–West

Golena Akhteh

VP of Programs, Los Angeles Region–West

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Arthur Murray — VP of Programs, Southeast Region

Arthur Murray

VP of Programs, Southeast Region

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Denise Garcia Hernandez

Denise Garcia Hernandez

Vice President of Asset Management

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Joshua Gillins, Esq.

VP of Human Resources

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STEP UP HEADQUARTERS

1328 Second Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1122
EIN 95-4109386

Phone: (424) 443-4872   Fax: (310) 394-6883

Step Up is a referral-based organization. Except for drop-in hours, we can not provide services directly to the public. To join our programs, you must be referred by the local government or a partner agency. Need help now? Call 2-1-1 to find services near you.

All programs and services may vary slightly and may not be available to all Step Up members, depending on the programs in which they are enrolled and the funding associated with various contracts.

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