Staff Leadership
Heather Finlay
Chief Executive Officer
Donna Gough
Chief Operating Officer
Gavon Morris
Chief Development Officer
Olga Diaz
Senior Director, Domestic Violence & Housing Programs
Javier Salgado
Director, Facilities
Nita Thom
Accounting Manager
Board of Directors
Our volunteer Board of Directors dedicate their time, expertise, and resources to govern and support YWCA San Diego County. Their leadership and commitment is invaluable to our continued advancement.
Trisha Khaleghi, President
Senior Vice President & Market Chief Executive Officer
Sharp HealthCare Metropolitan Hospitals
Hiral Shah, Vice President
Partner
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Rebecca Bodemann, Treasurer & Secretary
Vice President
Xpedient Communications, Inc.
Heidi Mather
Real Estate Developer
Diane Wallace
Partner
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Voices of Strength and Courage
“When I was at my lowest point and losing hope, you saved us. You gave me a safe place to stay with my cat and helped me regain my strength. Although I’m still not fully healed, I know that we will be okay.”
“I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to take care of my son on my own. Thanks to YWCA, we’re in our own home and getting better every day. I never felt alone because I had so much support from all of you. Thank you for helping us get through this.”
“It was so hard to imagine that I could have a different life for my children. For the first time, I’m excited and hopeful about our future.”
“I was feeling so helpless and alone. You were there for me and my children and treated us like family. Because of YWCA, I’m working now and we’re living in our own home. All of this is because of your help and encouragement. I will always be grateful.”
“After years of hidden abuse, I was broken, ashamed, and confused. She had convinced me it was all my fault. YWCA helped me regain my self-worth as a person, and most importantly, as a father. You literally changed my life.”
“I’m grateful for all of the support and guidance you gave me. My children are doing much better now and I know we will keep getting stronger. Thank you for everything.”
