Our Team

  • Monique LeSarre,PsyD

    Monique LeSarre,PsyD

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Monique provides strategic and visionary leadership while managing day-to-day operations at the YWCA.

  • Fernanda Olivares

    Fernanda Olivares

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Fernanda manages administrative matters and building needs for the YWCA.

  • Layla Dargahi

    Layla Dargahi

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

    Layla manages all YWCA direct-service programs and ensures all address racial justice issues. 

  • Victoria Mendoza

    Victoria Mendoza

    PROGRAM MANAGER

    Victoria leads workforce development workshops and financial literacy programs.

  • Ariyana Tavakoli

    Ariyana Tavakoli

    PROGRAM MANAGER

    Ariyana champions YWCA's race and gender equity advocacy efforts, as well as oversee GGMP with the goal of helping girls navigate personal and academic challenges.