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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Veronica Worthington

vice President of Philanthropy
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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

Institutional Giving Director
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Region: California

Barb Fiorina

Donor Engagement & Gifts Officer
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Region: Washington State

Ron Desmarais

Donor Engagement & Gifts Officer
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California

Dayana Silva-James, MBA

Development Manager
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Caroline McTeer

Grant Writer
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Chelsea Fenner

Development Coordinator
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San Diego, CA

Molly Doyle

Development Associate
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Social Workers (Programs)

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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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 Programs Manager
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Region: Washington State

Kia Thompson

Programs Coordinator
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Region: California

Tamara Kanoa

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 Coordinator
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Christina Sullivan

Operations Coordinator
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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

Isaac Lee, LtCol USMC (ret.)

Senior Vice President of Operations, Soapy Joe’s

James Carmody

Partner, VP Synergy One Lending

Jenni Nesbitt

Secretary, Preschool Director, Graham Memorial

John “JP” Farnam, Col, USMC (ret.)

CEO, Foundational Leadership Team

Mike Evans

SVP, Commercial Banking Officer, Umpqua Bank

Terry Magee, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Owner, Magee Enterprises

Thomas "Tom" Egan CMDCM (SEAL), USN

Treasurer, Director of Military Programs & Services, PLNU

William “Bill” Boggs, LCDR USN (ret.)

Board Chair, Financial Advisor, Pence 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

Isaac Lee, LtCol USMC (ret.)

Senior Vice President of Operations, Soapy Joe’s

James Carmody

Partner, VP Synergy One Lending

Jenni Nesbitt

Secretary, Preschool Director, Graham Memorial

John “JP” Farnam, Col, USMC (ret.)

CEO, Foundational Leadership Team

Mike Evans

SVP, Commercial Banking Officer, Umpqua Bank

Terry Magee, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Owner, Magee Enterprises

Thomas "Tom" Egan CMDCM (SEAL), USN

Treasurer, Director of Military Programs & Services, PLNU

William “Bill” Boggs, LCDR USN (ret.)

Board Chair, Financial Advisor, Pence 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

Isaac Lee, LtCol USMC (ret.)

Senior Vice President of Operations, Soapy Joe’s

James Carmody

Partner, VP Synergy One Lending

Jenni Nesbitt

Secretary, Preschool Director, Graham Memorial

John “JP” Farnam, Col, USMC (ret.)

CEO, Foundational Leadership Team

Mike Evans

SVP, Commercial Banking Officer, Umpqua Bank

Terry Magee, CAPT, USN (ret.)

Owner, Magee Enterprises

Thomas "Tom" Egan CMDCM (SEAL), USN

Treasurer, Director of Military Programs & Services, PLNU

William “Bill” Boggs, LCDR USN (ret.)

Board Chair, Financial Advisor, Pence Wealth Management

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Advisory Council

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

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