Meet Our Dedicated Team

Get to know the passionate individuals behind our mission and how they contribute to our community.

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Meet the team

Leadership

Meet the people guiding STEP’s vision and strategic growth. Our leadership team brings a blend of nonprofit expertise and lived military experience, united by a deep commitment to serving those who serve.

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Tony Teravainen

CEO and Co-Founder
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Laura White

President
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Kathi Bradshaw

Vice President
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Financial Wellness Counseling Program

Our certified financial social workers are the heart of our mission and the power behind our core program. They walk alongside clients, resolving crises and helping them create a stronger financial future.

Each social worker has:

A degree in social work (MSW or BSW)
Certified financial social worker (FSW)
Certified Personal Finance Counselor (CPFC)
Shared experience in military life
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Development

Meet the team that builds and nurtures relationships with the supporters who make our work possible - donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community leaders.

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Jennifer Handy

Director of Institutional Giving
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Region: Washington State

Ron Desmarais

Donor Engagement & Gifts Officer
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Dayana Silva-James, MBA

Development Manager
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Robin Bolin

Senior Development Specialist
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Caroline Mcteer

Grant Writer
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Local Community Programs

From managing monthly distributions to running our warehouse and volunteer efforts, this team brings STEP’s support programs to life.

They’re the organizers, problem-solvers, and outreach leaders running the programs that help us offset everyday costs, offer meaningful support, and introduce service members, Veterans, and spouses to who we are - so when they’re ready to take control of their finances, they know exactly where to turn.

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Tracy Owens

Senior Military Relations Officer
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Chase Odell

Programs Manager
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Region: California

Austin Ramirez

Programs Coordinator
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Operations

This is the team that keeps the engine running. From finance and HR to logistics and marketing, they support every department - powering the systems, tools, and strategy that allow our programs, outreach, and fundraising to thrive.

They're the shared backbone of STEP, making sure everything works so our mission can move forward.

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Stephanie Orlandi

Operations Manager
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Selya Stice

Marketing & Digital Media Specialist
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Meet the board

Behind every big step forward is a group of dedicated leaders guiding the way.

STEP’s Board of Directors is made up of community leaders, veterans, and professionals who volunteer their time, expertise, and connections to strengthen our mission. They oversee our vision, safeguard our integrity, and open doors to partnerships that help us reach more military and Veteran families in crisis.

Directors & Officers
Curt Jones, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Senior Program Manager, Tyto Athene

David Schnell, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Vice Chair, CEO, VP North America, Genasys, Inc.

Devie Gatica

Vice President, PWM, U.S. Bank

Greg Namrow, USMC (ret.)

CEO, Tractic.io

James Carmody

Partner, VP Synergy One Lending

Jenni Nesbitt

Secretary, Preschool Director, Graham Memorial

John “JP” Farnam, Col, USMC (ret.)

Partner, VP, Synergy One Lending

Mike Evans

SVP, Commercial Banking Officer, Columbia Bank

Sam Deputy, Col, USMC (ret.)

Director of Site Security, Genentech

Terry Magee, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Owner, Magee Enterprises

Thomas "Tom" Egan CMDCM (SEAL), USN

Treasurer

Tia Ballard

Sr. Director, Enterprise Tech Svcs, SDG&E

William “Bill” Boggs, LCDR USN (ret.)

Board Chair, Managing Director, TSG Wealth Management

Curt Jones, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Senior Program Manager, Tyto Athene

David Schnell, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Vice Chair, CEO, VP North America, Genasys, Inc.

Devie Gatica

Vice President, PWM, U.S. Bank

Greg Namrow, USMC (ret.)

CEO, Tractic.io

James Carmody

Partner, VP Synergy One Lending

Jenni Nesbitt

Secretary, Preschool Director, Graham Memorial

John “JP” Farnam, Col, USMC (ret.)

Partner, VP, Synergy One Lending

Mike Evans

SVP, Commercial Banking Officer, Columbia Bank

Sam Deputy, Col, USMC (ret.)

Director of Site Security, Genentech

Terry Magee, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Owner, Magee Enterprises

Thomas "Tom" Egan CMDCM (SEAL), USN

Treasurer

Tia Ballard

Sr. Director, Enterprise Tech Svcs, SDG&E

William “Bill” Boggs, LCDR USN (ret.)

Board Chair, Managing Director, TSG Wealth Management

Curt Jones, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Senior Program Manager, Tyto Athene

David Schnell, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Vice Chair, CEO, VP North America, Genasys, Inc.

Devie Gatica

Vice President, PWM, U.S. Bank

Greg Namrow, USMC (ret.)

CEO, Tractic.io

James Carmody

Partner, VP Synergy One Lending

Jenni Nesbitt

Secretary, Preschool Director, Graham Memorial

John “JP” Farnam, Col, USMC (ret.)

Partner, VP, Synergy One Lending

Mike Evans

SVP, Commercial Banking Officer, Columbia Bank

Sam Deputy, Col, USMC (ret.)

Director of Site Security, Genentech

Terry Magee, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Owner, Magee Enterprises

Thomas "Tom" Egan CMDCM (SEAL), USN

Treasurer

Tia Ballard

Sr. Director, Enterprise Tech Svcs, SDG&E

William “Bill” Boggs, LCDR USN (ret.)

Board Chair, Managing Director, TSG Wealth Management

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Advisory Council
Billy Walsh, USN (ret.)
Financial Advisor, Corient
Brian Epperson
CEO, Target River
Deborah “Deb” Loeffler
Former Director of National Outreach, UTR
Dr. Tina Atherall, DSW
CEO, PsychArmor
Greg Jackey
Founding Partner, Axion Wealth Advisors
Isaac Lee, LtCol, USMC (ret.)
JP LaBruzzo, CAPT, USN (ret.)
COO, Riva Therapeutics
Ken Garber, CAPT, USA (ret.)
Past Chairman, President & CEO, Del Rey Systems & Technology
Laura Galinson
Philanthropist, LJ Galinson Advised Funds
Lonnie Moore, CPT, USA (ret.)
Member, VA Federal Advisory Committee
Mike Freeman
Retired, WD-40
Scott Knapp, USN (ret.)
Director, WW Buyer Risk Prevention, Amazon

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