Our People

Our team is a group of talented and dedicated leaders committed to building a better future for California. With a shared passion for community service and a drive for excellence, they work tirelessly to provide safe and affordable homeownership opportunities for families across California.

Let us introduce you to the people who make our mission possible.

Board of Directors

  • Bryan Wong

    CHAIR
    CEO | San Gabriel Valley
    Habitat for Humanity

  • Krys Morgenthaler

    VICE CHAIR
    Chief Development Officer
    Habitat for Humanity
    East Bay/Silicon Valley

  • Dave Thornton

    TREASURER
    Executive Director
    Habitat for Humanity
    of the Coachella Valley

  • David Hahn

    SECRETARY
    CEO | Habitat for Humanity
    Riverside

  • Leah Miller

    PAST CHAIR
    CEO | Habitat for Humanity
    Greater Sacramento

  • Nicole Bateman

    Executive Director
    Habitat for Humanity
    of Butte County

  • Ashley Hedemann

    CEO
    Habitat for Humanity
    Greater Fresno Area

  • Randi Johl

    Director of Legislative Affairs/City Clerk
    City of Temecula



  • Kwofi Reed

    CEO
    San Diego
    Habitat for Humanity

  • Dr. Dinesa Thomas-Whitman

    SVP of Programs & Government Relations
    Habitat for Humanity
    Greater Los Angeles

  • Jen Wilds

    CFO/COO
    Habitat for Humanity
    Greater San Francisco

Staff

  • Debbie Arakel

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Ellen Immergut

    Director of Communications