Our Mission

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 Marilyn Benitez Tabuena

Marilyn was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She is a mother of 3 young children.

She is a Quality Consultant for AME Quality and Compliance Solutions, a San Diego based, minority and woman owned business.

As President of Barangay, Marilyn offers her expertise in community building and fundraising. 

 Joelyn Pasternack

Joelyn was born and raised in San Diego, CA.  She is a mother of 3 young children.

She leads Kelly Telecom's Parents ERG (Employee Resource Group). She is dedicated to supporting women as they navigate motherhood.

 As COO of Barangay, Joelyn serves as the primary grant writer with focus on our operational strategy. 

Naomi Kim Pouvave

Naomi was born & raised in San Diego, CA. She is a mil-spouse & a mother of 3 young children.

She is an accountant for a San Diego based non-profit organization. She is interested creating a community pillar for mil spouses & mothers in the military.

 As CFO of Barangay, Naomi oversees the establishment and security of our financial stability. 

Emily Meier, PhD

Emily was born & raised in Roswell, NM. She is a mother of 3 young children.

She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and a licensed clinical psychologist at the Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.

As CMHO of Barangay, Emily will coordinate awardee and mental health professional assignment and alignment.

Alan Vazquez

Amanda Tijerina 

Brian Warlan 

Cassandra Grace Carrillo

Jillian Early

Kathy Hilt

Katie Loney

Kim Ferrante

Kylie Dick

Lisa Acosta

Arlyn Engebretson

Chelsea Keys

Jenny Blaylock

Marcela Pacheco-Zhang

Mary Farrell

Stephanie Heldiz-Napuli