Staff
Jeannette Pai-Espinosa, President
A firm believer in the power and potential of all girls and young women, Jeannette Pai-Espinosa assumed leadership of The National Crittenton Foundation in January of 2007. Jeannette brings to this 124-year-old institution more than thirty years of experience in advocacy, education, intercultural communication, public policy, strategic communication, program development, and direct service delivery. Read more>>
Jessie Domingo-Salu, Director of Programs and Communication
Jessie Domingo-Salu has over 12 years of professional experience in communications, community outreach, media relations, resource development and direct service. She has worked with public agencies and nonprofits to determine and reach their strategic and capacity building goals. Jessie has played a significant role in conducting organizational assessments, ranging from communication audits, executive interviews to facilitating focus groups that frame the development of strategic plans, communication plans and resource development plans. Read more>>
Holly Weems, Director of Resource Development
Holly Weems has over 12 years of professional experience in development, project management, community outreach, grant management, resource development and accounting in both the non-profit and private sectors. She joined The National Crittenton Foundation in 2011. Read more>>
Heidi Hancock, Director of Operations
Heidi Hancock is a magnet towards the development of change. She loves people, and has always been drawn to work surrounding the betterment of the individual as well as the collective spirit. As Director of Operations for The National Crittenton Foundation she is able to marry the two as she provides organizational support, strengthening the structure that provides empowerment to the lives of girls, young women and their families. Read more>>
Mary Bissell is an attorney and policy advocate for children and families at-risk. She and her business partner, Jennifer Miller, are the founders and principals of ChildFocus®, a national policy consulting firm. Mary began her career at the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, where she began the nation’s first legal services program for relative caregivers. Read more>>
Jennifer Miller, Policy Advisor
Jennifer Miller, a social worker and child advocate, has more than 20 years of experience in program planning and policy and analysis. Blending her previous work with private foundations and public agencies, Jennifer is an expert in innovative child welfare practice. Read more>>
Karen Saverino, Communication Consultant
Karen Saverino, APR, has more than 20 years of experience working in communication, first as a news reporter and then as a consultant. Her company, Eightfold Strategy, provides branding, marketing and communication expertise to non-profits, foundations and socially conscious companies. Read more>>
LeAnn Locher, Creative Director
LeAnn Locher is the creative force behind the branding and visual strategies for The National Crittenton Foundation. She is President of LeAnn Locher & Associates and brings to her work a unique mix of communication, development and graphic design expertise. A leader in socially responsible design, her firm specializes in working with non profits and foundations all committed to making the world a better place.