Our Staff
Janie Hodge
Executive Director / Founder
“I want the community to know that Paving the Way is here to support anyone in need. We do our very best to provide services, linkages and referrals to our community partners. We’re always here for you.”
Christina Lara
Vice President Operations
“I like the gratification of helping our clients. I like knowing that what I’m doing everyday is helping people. We have a great resource that you may need one day and families are always welcome back after they leave to pursue other opportunities. We will always be here for new and returning clients.”
Debbie Gundersen
Senior Manager
“We’re here for them, to help people out in any aspect. Tough times with family, anything. It’s not just work for me, it’s personal. I like our clients to walk away with life skills that we taught them here at Paving The Way.”
Lauren Whiting
Community Health Worker
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Karla Fuentes
Senior Manager
“Paving the Way is here to help with no judgement and we believe in second chances. I enjoy working here; knowing we can help make a difference in someone’s life is an amazing feeling.”
James Jones
Senior Manager
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Fernando Hernandez-Diaz
Data Entry Specialist
"I am responsible for accurately entering and maintaining data in our databases, ensuring that all information is up-to-date and accessible. This role is crucial in supporting our mission to provide vital services to our community."
Class Facilitator
Javier Quiroz
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