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
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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](https://girlsincsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Nicole-Noren.jpg)
Board Member
![Paul Portney](https://girlsincsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Paul-Portney.jpg)
President
![Samara Waddy](https://girlsincsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Samara-Page.jpg)
Board Member
![Sue Pilkington](https://girlsincsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sue-Pilkington-1.jpg)
Secretary & Girls Inc. Parent
![Susan Lichtenstein](https://girlsincsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Susan-Lichtenstein.jpg)
Board Member
![Tracy Jenkins](https://girlsincsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tracy-Jenkins.jpg)
Vice President
![Vanessa Garcia](https://girlsincsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Vanessa-Garcia.jpg)
Board Member and Girls Inc. Parent