We help people find their way back home

James Brooks

Emergency Services Director

James is the Director of Emergency Services, and oversees all of shelters throughout the agency, as well as our Outreach Team in South Orange County. Over the past 12 years, James has transitioned from Delivery Driver, to Program Manager of the Armory Emergency Shelter, to Director of Adult Emergency Services, to his current role as Director of all Emergency Services Programs. James has also been on the Board of Directors since 2015. He received a in BS Business Music From Western Michigan University.

Our Staff

Chief Executive Officer

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Programs Officer

Allison Davenport

Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer

Chief Housing Officer

Mary Ellen Gross

Chief Financial Officer

Development Director

Emergency Services Director

Yolanda Viramontes

Regional Director of OC Emergency Services

Elizabeth Perez

Regional Director of OC Housing Solutions

Human Resources Director

Regional Manager, Arizona Programs

Ninna Castellano

Regional Manager, Ventura Programs

James Brooks

Emergency Services Director

James is the Director of Emergency Services, and oversees all of shelters throughout the agency, as well as our Outreach Team in South Orange County. Over the past 12 years, James has transitioned from Delivery Driver, to Program Manager of the Armory Emergency Shelter, to Director of Adult Emergency Services, to his current role as Director of all Emergency Services Programs. James has also been on the Board of Directors since 2015. He received a in BS Business Music From Western Michigan University.