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Key Taller San Jose staff includes the following: Executive Director, Shawlla Smith (.10) Shawna has worked at Taller San Jose for ten years assisting in the development of numerous projects including the constmction 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 9Pportunity for peer learning, skills development and professional growth. Director of Workforce Development, Juana T. Perez (.10) 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 8n Urban Affairs emphasis from the University of California Long Beach. Program Intal{e Coordinator, Abigail Castillo (.33) Abigail collects program applications, schedules drug screenings and coordinates TABE testing for every applicant. She graduated from Taller San Jose's Office Careers Academy with Microsoft Word and Excel cel1ification in August 2008. She is currently emolled in Santa Ana College and is pursuing her Associates Degree. Director of Finance, Nancy Loughrey (.10) 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 RS and an M.B.A. in Finance. In addition to responsibility for all accounting functions, Nancy is responsible for business systems and propel1y maintenance. Alumni Services Coordinator, David Saldana (.10) David provides comprehensive follow-up services to recent graduates and active alumni and oversees student pal1icipation in Taller San Jose's Individual Development Account (IDA). He received his BA in Psychology from Califomia 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. Case Manager, Art Guerrero (.25) Art received his B.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine University. Before coming to TSJ, Art worked for over twenty years as a federal probation officer. Instructor, Kevin Rhoades (.40) Bringing over 15 years of carpentry experience to Taller Tech, Kevin Rhoades assists the Program Director with the development and maintenance of training curriculum and program components and provides hands-on training and classroom instruction in the fundamentals of construction. Kevin has a General Education degree from Mt. San Antonio College and attended Southem California Carpenter's Training School before receiving his teaching credential from the University of San Diego in 2002. EXHIBIT A 15 S/JDmond by Ih, ShIm OfSI.jDUph DfOrtwge