Our Team

Girls Inc. will create a sustainable organization that has a resilient culture to ensure a thriving community of strong, smart, and bold girls

Executive Director

Cydney Justman joined Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara as Executive Director on June 5th, 2023. With over a decade of cross-sectoral experience in global health and social impact, Cydney has focused her career on expanding access to resources and opportunities to marginalized communities across the globe, with a special focus on Latin America and migrant communities in the U.S. She brings her experience in diplomacy, strategic initiatives, and social equity to Girls Inc. to advance its vision: powerful girls in an equitable society. Cydney is a surfer, outdoor enthusiast, is passionate about family, community, and music, and is driven by her unwavering belief in the potential of every young person.

Meet Our Team

Roxanne Pereira
May 9, 2024
Roxanne Pereira

Program Operations Manager

Suzette Gonzalez
October 21, 2024
Suzette Gonzalez

Teen Facilitator

Virginia Santiago
Virginia Santiago

Literacy Specialist

Adrian Rodriguez
Adrian Rodriguez

Art Specialist

Jennifer Bahn
May 9, 2024
Jennifer Bahn

TK-6 Program Facilitator

Tiana Garcia
Tiana Garcia

TK-6 Program Facilitator

Aiyanna Ascencion
October 21, 2024
Aiyanna Ascencion

TK-6 Facilitator

MariaFernanda Salazar
MariaFernanda Salazar

TK-6 Facilitator

Lauren Haus
Lauren Haus

TK-6 Facilitator