Meet Our Team!

Edgewood Family Support Programs - Family Resource Center, Kinship, THP-Plus, Enhanced Case Management, and San Francisco Strong Families

Cynthia Green
​Director of Family Support​
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​Everyone is welcomed at our Family Resource Center, where kinship caregivers, parents and children can find resources and connect with each other. I have been with Edgewood for 24 years and families have taught me about love, strength and resilience.

Hope Ivory
Associate Kinship Director
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I have worked for Edgewood for 16 years supporting families with resources, IEP’s and support with their children. My passion is to see a family meet their best potential under any circumstances. 

Nick Padilla
Associate Family Resource Center Director
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Debra Johnson Hall
​Lead Support Group Facilitator
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I am a retired Special Education teacher for 25 years from the San Francisco Unified School District. Moreover, I am a caregiver that is raising my two grandchildren. Working with children and raising children has equipped me to experience first hand  the simplicity and complexities of caregiving. As a facilitator, I  hold your concerns and experience close to my heart.

Matthew Duncan, RN
​Community Nurse
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As a dedicated Community Health Nurse for Kinship, I am committed to connecting caregivers and families with the resources, education, and support they need to lead healthier lives. My role centers on advocacy and empowerment—bridging the gap between healthcare systems and the community to improve overall health outcomes. I am passionate about promoting a holistic approach to health that integrates healthy eating, regular physical activity, and mental wellness​
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Viviana Bolivar
​Support Group Facilitator
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Hi, my name is Viviana Bolivar, I am a Spanish speaking support Group Facilitator.  I was initially referred to Kinship as a client for support in raising my two grandchildren; their support has been transformational.  I am proud to serve and represent Kinship.
Hola, mi nombre es Viviana Bolivar, soy una facilitadora de grupos de apoyo en Español. Inicialmente me recomendaron a Kinship como clienta para recibir apoyo en la crianza de mis dos nietos.  El apoyo ha sido transformador. Estoy orgullosa de servir y representar a Kinship.

Erika Herrera Garcia, LMFT, Clinician
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I am the Clinician at Edgewood Family Resource Center. I have worked with Edgewood as a Clinician for 10 years working with various populations in the community in Spanish and English. I am overjoyed to provide Therapeutic services to San Francisco Parents through the Edgewood Family Resource Center. I offer empathetic support through life's difficulties and offer a safe space to process feelings. 

Eric Burgos
Senior Kinship Resource Coordinator
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Sharena Mcgowan, Family Resource Specialist
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Oneida Arevalo
Bilingual Family Partner & ECM Case Manager

I am very happy to be part of team. I love to work with families and I am very excited to be able to give back to the community.​

Joaquin Sorro
​Kinship Resource Coordinator

I was born and raised in San Francisco and have worked as a case manager in the kinship program since 2009.  I also works with the THP program, serving young adults ages 21 to 25 years of age. I help to coordinate food bank activities at the main campus as well.
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Shirelle Lawrence
Visitation Supervisor & Differential Response Case Manager

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Shirlle Lai
Bilingual Family Resource Specialist

I am the Family Resource Specialist in Edgewood’s Family Resource Center. I can speak Cantonese and I organize parent support group and play & learn session for Chinese families with children aged 0-5. I am very happy to be part of this amazing team to assist families in parenting support and making connections. I am looking forward to connecting with you.
我叫阿雪，是Edgewood家庭資源服務中心的家庭資源服務專員。我會說廣東話，負責為育有0-5歲孩子的家庭舉辦親子教學班及家長互助小組。我很高興能成為這個FRC團隊的成員，為家庭提供育兒支援並建立聯繫。我期待與您聯繫。

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Etta James
​Senior Kinship Resource Coordinator

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Sophia Larsen
​Administrative Coordinator

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Gabriela Rodriguez
Family Resource Center Program Coordinator

Proud Latina dedicated to uplifting and empowering families in the community. I’ve been involved in community work since I was able to work, and I’m passionate about helping San Francisco thrive through connection and support.​[email protected]

Tiffany Hogan
​ECM Case Manager

I am the ECM Family Resource Specialist at the Edgewood Family Resource Center. As a Bay Area native with an educational background in public health, I work in partnership with the families served at the FRC to bridge the gap between the community and their accessibility to resources. Through specialized encounters and specifically targeted support services, my aim is to cultivate strong foundational relationships with families that build upon their strengths they already possess and equip them with tools for success.
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Youth Activities Coordinator

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