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Shawna has worked at Taller San Jose for ten years assisting in the development of numerous projects including the construction training program. She received her B.A. from Santa Clara University and spent a year working with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Orange County. In 2005, Shawna was recognized as a Marano Fellow by the Aspen Institute and attended their Sector Skills Academy which provides emerging leaders with a unique opportunity for peer learning, skills development and professional growth. Director of Workforce Development (.14), Juana T. Perez. Juana assists with the oversight for all workforce training programs and works closely with Program Managers to maintain the quality and consistency in each training program and ensure alignment with the mission. She earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Riverside and her MA in Public Policy & Administration with an Urban Affairs emphasis from the University of California Long Beach. Director of Finance (.10), Nancy Loughrey. Nancy has been a Certified Public Accountant for 24 years, and has had an extensive experience with small businesses, especially concentrating on nonprofits and computer software companies. She holds a B.S and an M.B.A. in Finance. In addition to responsibility for all accounting functions, Nancy is responsible for business systems and property maintenance. Alumni Services Coordinator (.18), David Saldana. David provides comprehensive follow-up services to recent graduates and active alumni and oversees student participation in Taller San Jose's Individual Development Account (IDA). He received his BA in Psychology from California State University Long Beach. Before joining Taller San Jose, David spent 4 years as a house manager for a juvenile boy's group home and is currently a Mentor for OC Wraparound services. Program Manager (.25), Michele Preston. Michele received her B.A. from California State University, Fullerton in Political Science. She has over ten years experience in the Non-Profit Sector in both program and administrative capacities. Michele has been on staff at Taller San Jose since November 2006 and continues to focus on enhancing the Office Careers Academy program. Preston establishes and monitors outcomes for recruitment, retention, program completion and job placement for the Office Careers Academy. Michele also actively participates in the interviewing and assessment process for all incoming students. Michele is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with employers, community agencies and other resources including contractual agreements with community educational institutions for program content, instructors, and evaluation components. Case Manager (.25), Santos Chavez. In addition to providing case management support for students enrolled in Taller San Jose, Santos provides one-on-one mentoring, emotional support, 12 step education and life skills training. Santos also provides relapse prevention education to students with a history of substance abuse. He is a trained Recovery Addiction Counselor through the CA Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors (CAADAC), a member of Santa Ana's Early Prevention Intervention Commission (EPIC) and is a member of Orange County's Probation Department's Lives Worth Saving (LWS). Santos is also an ordained minister who runs the Street Light Church Sober Living Home for re-entry. slionrored by the Si.cterrt ()fst. Joseph of Oru14