Meet Our Team
President
President
President
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.
Secretary
President
President
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 Secretary of Barangay, Joelyn serves as the primary grant writer with focus on our operational strategy.
CMHO
President
Board of Unit Directors
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.
Board of Unit Directors
Board of Voting Directors
Board of Unit Directors
Arlyn Engebretson
Chelsea Keys
Jenny Blaylock
Marcela Pacheco-Zhang
Mary Farrell
Stephanie Heldiz-Napuli
Board of Voting Directors
Board of Voting Directors
Board of Voting Directors
Alan Vazquez
Amanda Tijerina
Brian Warlan
Cassandra Grace Carrillo
Jillian Early
Kathy Hilt
Katie Loney
Kim Ferrante
Kylie Dick
Lisa Acosta