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Mary Ellen Gross -Chief Financial Officer Mary Ellen is a CPA with over 20 years' experience in financial aspects of organizations: recording, organizing, processing and a nalyzingfinancial data, and disseminating information in a usable format helping team members efficiently and effectively do their job, be they subordinate or executive staff. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin istration/Accountingfrom California State Polytechnic University- Pomona. She is responsible for all oversight of Mercy House's accounting practices. Robyn Willis -Chief Operations Officer In her role as the Chief Operations Officer, Robyn contributes to the advancement of the organization's overall growth, strategic planning, and management. Her responsibilities include the oversight of Human Resources, Information Technology, Administration, and Facilities. With a career spanning over three decades, she has been deeply committed to operations management, with a primary focus on enhancing operational processes in both for -profit and non-profit sectors. Before joining Mercy House, she served as the vice-president of retail operations for a non-profit dedicated to affordable housing for nine years. Throughout her career, she has consistently championed the alignment of business goats with social impact. Robyn is an ardent advocate for continuous improvement, actively seeking opportunities to enhance her own skills, elevate herteam, and optimize overall outcomes. She holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from CSU, Long Beach, and an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University. Allison Davenport - Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer Graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a bachelor's in Anthropology, Allison has been with Mercy House for over 15 years, contributing to the agency's growth as well as its fundraising and development efforts. In her time with the agency, she has helped the agency grow from a Allison is instrumental in the agency's program evaluation, strategic growth, collaborative partnerships, stewardship and compliance. Timothy Huynh- Chief Program Officer Timothy graduated with a Master of Science degree in Mathematics from University of California- Irvine, which makes him welt -versed in analytics and systems -level thinking. Prior to his current role with Mercy House which began in January 2020, Timothy was a former employee with Mercy House's Development Team for four years rising to the ranks of Director of Grant Compliance and Data and overseeing the agency's public grants and compliance program. As Chief Program Officer, Timothy oversees a significant portfolio of program and development activities and well as serve as a critical member of the executive management team. He directly supervises six directors workingto build their skills and confidence so that they can mentor, encourage, and motivate other staff. The portfolio includes: 1) Strategic Leadership and Special Initiatives; 2) Program Oversight including Emergency Shelter and Services, Housing Strategies for Families, Permanent Supportive and Rapid Rehousing Programs; and 3) Development Activities. Page 6 of 16