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Meet The Team

Our organization thrives thanks to the Staff, Governance Board and Advisory Board members who bring passion and dedication to our work.

Our Staff

Christina Luah

Interim Executive Director

Christina Luah

Christina Luah is the Global Head of Partnerships at EMQ. Christina has more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, including Western Union and Wells Fargo and has worked in the U.S., U.K., and Taiwan. She has also volunteered with ATC since 2013 and believes passionately in supporting communities in need, both locally and abroad. Christina holds a BS in Finance, International Business, and Management Information Systems from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Tara Khan

Director of Operations and Finance

Tara Hickey

Tara became ATC’s Administrative Assistant in June 2016. Ever since, she has been using her considerable organizational and problem-solving skills to keep our office running smoothly! Tara was born and raised in foggy San Francisco, and went to school in Portland, OR to study International Affairs and Political Economy. When she stumbled across the opportunity to work for ATC, she took it as a sign that it was time to move back to the Bay. In her free time, Tara likes to experiment with new recipes (she makes a mean brownie) and wants to learn another (yes, another) dialect of Arabic.

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(415) 487-0691 x110

Merissa Hernandez

Supportive Services Counselor

Merissa Hernandez

Merissa began her journey as a Supportive Service Counselor at ATC in the Spring of 2022. She’s a true valley girl at heart, but relocated to the Bay Area for all of its culture and opportunity. Her desire to work in the nonprofit sector stems from her youth as a client of different programs herself. Beyond the office, Merissa spends her leisure time singing all the classic r&b’s, indulging in great stories, and creating more moments with her chosen family.

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(415) 487-0691 ext. 114

Valerie McEntee

Senior Supportive Services Counselor

Valerie McEntee

Valerie McEntee joined ATC as Senior Supportive Services Counselor in January of 2022. She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and has worked with unhoused folks here in San Francisco for over a decade. Valerie enjoys Soto Zen meditation and laughing with her children.

[email protected]
(415) 487-0691 ext. 106

Angel Baten

Supportive Services Counselor

Angel Baten

Born and raised in California, Angel Baten does a lot of service for our LGBTQ+ community by organizing and participating in FUNdraising events for local nonprofit organizations, such as the Castro Country Club, the San Francisco Ducal Council, and many more! Angel is not afraid of putting on a lash, but takes creating meaningful connections with others seriously, and looks forward to discovering the gems that make San Francisco one of its kind!

[email protected]
(415) 487-0691 ext. 108

Heather Huddleston

Supportive Services Counselor

Heather Huddleston

Heather also known as L.U.V does not go by your usual he/she they them pronouns. She goes by versatile, outstanding, fabulous, and unfiltered (once you get to know her more!) She was born and raised in the city right here in the Tenderloin. Her passions are held very close to her. Want to know more? Just ask! She is more than willing to meet with you if you have any questions. Her vibes aren’t felt through this short bio. Until then she is here living in the present moment with you all and is just thankful.

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(415) 487-0691 ext. 122

Jaeger Slaughter

Operations Associate

Jaeger Slaughter

Jaeger Started at ATC in February of 2022 as the Operations Associate. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Jaeger has witnessed the homeless crisis in the city grow first hand. He is excited to work with amazing individuals doing the necessary work to find and implement solutions and to help those that need it most. He enjoys playing soccer, reading fantasy books with his son, and hiking.

[email protected]
(415) 487-0691 ext. 104

Aloo

Supportive Services Pup In Training

Aloo

Aloo joins At The Crossroads as the team’s youngest member. An aspiring Supportive Services Counselor, Aloo keeps the ATC spirits high with his energetic optimism and playful demeanor. In his free time, Aloo enjoys eating paper, office games of fetch, and treats! Woof!

Christina Luah
Board Chair

Christina Luah

Belinda Wong

Belinda Wong is a technology enthusiast, investor, and life-long learner. Most recently, she was a Vice President of Platform Products at Salesforce where she spent 16+ years championing administration experiences in user authorization, licensing, and data integrations. She is passionate about building sustainable team environments and creating products that are easy to use.

Michael Fenech

Michael lead U.S. operations for RDB, an international marketing agency focused on mobile-social first initiatives, driving strategy, full-funnel Social marketing, and engagement planning for customer journey ecosystems. He brings years of experience in brand awareness/elevation, corporate communications, and social care/community management.

Roger Treskunoff

Emily Blumsack

Advisory Board

Aja C. Holmes, Ph. D

Aja C. Holmes, Ph. D

Aja has over twenty years of experience as a student affairs practitioner-scholar with experience in Housing and Residential Life. Her area of expertise is supervision skill development among student affairs professionals. In her role at University of San Francisco, she work with the Residence Life, Off- Campus Living and Basic Needs.

Amir Khan

Amir is the founder and Managing Director of MARL 5G Accelerator. MARL 5G focuses on creating and connecting a vibrant community of early-stage investors, startup founders, and corporate venture teams in the space of Mobility, Autonomy, Robotics and Logistics as the market for 5G technology continues to grow. Amir is a highly driven and focused entrepreneur who is delightful to work with. He is an excellent team builder with a positive “win” attitude and an all-inclusive style. He is visionary and a thinker with a background in business and tech.

Brian Riemer

Brian started his career as a simple copywriter who wrote the first-ever Jose Cuervo website, and now, over 20 years later, he’s an even simpler creative director who believes that ROI should stand for “Return on Involvement. He loves the work. He loves brands. He loves strategy. He loves creativity. He loves results. Every day, he goes to the office (or logs in remotely) looking for another reason to fall in love.

Jennifer Alexis Gavin

Jennifer is a multi-faceted marketing strategist with the proven ability to transform a brand’s reputation by creating memorable and profitable consumer experiences. Relied upon by executive leadership and board members for developing growth initiatives with an innovative perspective. Energized by opportunities to mentor and cultivate future marketing leaders and passionately invested in driving social change.

Joy Mitchell

Joy is an experienced professional with a knack for turning challenges into opportunities! From leading global teams to boosting revenue streams and enhancing efficiency, she’s got a passion for making things happen. In her career, she’s spearheaded cross-functional teams across borders, optimizing processes and driving innovation. Whether it’s developing game-changing business plans or slashing operational costs, she’s all about achieving remarkable results.

Lateefah Simon

Lateefah Simon is the President of the Akonadi Foundation. Previously, she was the Director of the Rosenberg Foundation’s California’s Future initiative, the Executive Director of the Center for Young Women’s Development (CYWD), and the Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area. She also led the creation of San Francisco’s first reentry services division under the leadership of District Attorney Kamala D. Harris. An accomplished public speaker, Lateefah lectures across the country at top conferences and universities. She has served on numerous boards of directors and has received awards for her efforts including the MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, inclusion in O Magazine’s first ever “Power List”, Ford Foundation’s Leadership for A Changing World, the Remarkable Woman Award from Lifetime Television, the Levi Strauss Pioneer Activist Fellowship, and the New Frontier Award from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.

Mary-Eve McNerney

Mary-Eve is currently the Director of Product Policy at Meta. (Full bio to come!)

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Meet The Team

Our organization thrives thanks to the Staff, Governance Board and Advisory Board members who bring passion and dedication to our work.

Our Staff

Christina Luah

Tara Hickey

Merissa Hernandez

Valerie McEntee

Angel Baten

Heather Huddleston

Jaeger Slaughter

Aloo

Board of Directors

Christina Luah

Belinda Wong

Michael Fenech

Advisory Board

Aja C. Holmes, Ph. D

Amir Khan

Brian Riemer

Jennifer Alexis Gavin

Joy Mitchell

Lateefah Simon

Mary-Eve McNerney

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