Meet the Staff
Our dedicated staff brings with them not only extensive experience, but a great compassion.
Executive
Director: Alberto Cortés
Over 17 years management experience in HIV & AIDS services with nonprofit
organizations. Has broad experience in cross-cultural and bilingual
service delivery. Served on our board for two years, one of them as
treasurer. As executive director of Mama’s Kitchen, has responsibility
for staff, program success, and fiscal integrity. Has an MBA from San
Diego State University and is a Navy veteran.
Director of Development: Russ Hayes
Over 20 years of development, finance and operations experiences with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations and academic institutions throughout California, Texas and Mexico. Has extensive experience with organizations serving persons affected by HIV / AIDS and homelessness. Has an MBA from Rice University.
Executive
Chef: Anne R. Garger
With 20 years experience in the United States Navy, advanced from meat
and produce manager to leading chief petty officer responsible for preparation
of four meals daily for a crew of 750. Nominated for the Ney Award for
Outstanding Food Service. She has revised and implemented menu changes
to comply with the American Dietetic Association guidelines for people
with AIDS.
Director
of Client & Volunteer Services: Bill Patten
Responsible for the management of volunteer operations, including recruitment,
orientation, training, scheduling, evaluation, and recognition. Has
over 15 years experience in management, banking and law. Was a volunteer
at Mama’s for eight years prior to accepting his current position in
January, 2002.
Staff
Roster
Alberto Cortés, Executive Director
Russ
Hayes, Director of Development
Anne R. Garger, Executive Chef
Bill Patten, Director of Client & Volunteer Services
Rue Tootle, Client Services Coordinator
Sam Morbidelli, Finance Manager
Cindy Bartelli, Special Events and Marketing Manager
Alan
Harris, Grant Specialist, IT Coordinator
JD Damon, Distribution Coordinator
Vickie Randle, Bilingual Office Coordinator
Hanina
Stettin, Development Systems Specialist
Chip Cline, Driver/Stores Clerk
