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

Nicole Noren
May 9, 2024
Nicole Noren

Board Member

Paul Portney
Paul Portney

President

Samara Waddy
Samara Waddy

Board Member

Sue Pilkington
Sue Pilkington

Secretary & Girls Inc. Parent

Susan Lichtenstein
Susan Lichtenstein

Board Member

Tracy Jenkins
Tracy Jenkins

Vice President

Vanessa Garcia
Vanessa Garcia

Board Member and Girls Inc. Parent