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.

Coral De Alba
Director of Finance and Operations

Natalia Alarcon
Director of Programs

Liv Gonzalez
Development Associate

Mel Dase
Executive Assistant

Bailey Estrada
Program Manager, Elementary Programs

Ariana Dato
Program Manager, Teen Programs

Amy Richardson
Gymnastics Director

Adrianna Munoz
Gymnastics Membership Coordinator

Jacqueline Chavez
Program Administrative Assistant

Roxanne Pereira
Program Operations Manager

Suzette Gonzalez
Teen Facilitator

Virginia Santiago
Literacy Specialist

Adrian Rodriguez
Art Specialist

Jennifer Bahn
TK-6 Program Facilitator

Tiana Garcia
TK-6 Program Facilitator

Aiyanna Ascencion
TK-6 Program Facilitator

MariaFernanda Salazar
TK-6 Program Facilitator

Lauren Haus
TK-6 Program Facilitator

Ciera Talavera
Gymnastics Coach

Drew Janssen
Gymnastics Coach

Natalie O'Quigley
Gymnastics Coach

Riley Howard
Gymnastics Coach

Shanti Stoughton
Xcel Head Coach, Gymnastics