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Meet the Staff

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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

 

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Mama's Kitchen
1875 Second Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
p: 619.233.6262
f: 619.233.6283

Mama's Kitchen is a member of the Association of Nutrition Services Agencies.
Funded in part by the Ryan White CARE Act through the San Diego County Office of AIDS Coordination Mama's Kitchen © Copyright 2007 | EIN: 33-0434246

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