Our Staff & Board of Directors
Deanne Everton
Deanne has been working in the nonprofit housing world for over 30 years. She started out in college and grad school working for Mountain T.O.P., an organization that provides home repairs in the Appalachian Mountains, followed by her work as Executive Director and then Northwest Regional Director for Habitat for Humanity in Bend, OR. Deanne joined RTSV in 1999 and has been an integral part of growing the organization from a once-a-year limited repair program to a year-round critical, safety and accessibility program meeting overdue home repair needs on over 400 homes per year. Deanne is RTSV’s resident contractor. She loves performing repairs on her own home and truly appreciates the importance of having a safe and secure place to call home.
Development and Communications
Laura Geffre
Laura Geffre joins Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley (RTSV) as Development Manager, bringing a strong passion for community impact, relationship-building, and organized growth. She is especially committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen underserved communities, expand access to resources, and create meaningful partnerships that advance the organization’s mission.
Her professional interests include nonprofit development strategy, donor engagement, grant funding opportunities, and sustainable community programs. She believes successful development work is built on authentic relationships, trust, and long-term vision.
Prior to joining RTSV, Laura was the Executive Director for just over six years at Informed Choices in Gilroy, CA. Upon reflection of her time there, she recognized that development strategy and goal setting were the areas she loved the most.
Outside of work she loves to spend her time with family, husband Scott, son Michael, and three dogs, Bishop, Logan, and Nori. She loves cars and her husband and her own a ‘69 Camaro, Shelby Cobra, and a couple of Aston Martins. She is an animal lover and loves exploring new places here and abroad.
Client Services and Operations
Vidhi Bhandari
Finance and Grants Associate, Vidhi Bhandari, joined our team in April of 2019. She brings experience and skills in accounting, Excel, and Salesforce to this role. Vidhi’s background is in accounting, financial services, and real estate. She is skilled in identifying market trends, business requirements and developing dynamic business strategies. Vidhi hails from Mumbai, India.
Valerie Bishop
Valerie has been a part of the RTSV Team since September 2022 as a Client Services Coordinator and looks forward to serving the community she grew up in and doing her part in providing homeowners with a safer and better quality of life. Before coming to RTSV, Valerie worked in mental health as an office manager and is interested in people’s overall well-being. When she isn’t working, Valerie likes to spend time with her family, going to the beach, and camping.
Linda Bostwick
Linda has over 15 years of experience in administration, management, client services, and database management, with extensive experience in all facets of institutional operations. She brings a deep commitment to her work and demonstrates her passion with direction and heart. Most of her work experiences have been with organizations making a social and or personal impact on people’s lives. She has worked in both non-profit and for-profit organizations, including working for an international non-profit that focused on development projects in Africa. Linda enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and dogs, and hiking in Yosemite National Park.
Kevin Nguyen-Pham
Kevin Nguyen-Pham has been a part of the RTSV Team since September 2023 as a Client Services Associate and looks forward to giving back to the community he grew up in as a proud Bay Area Native by providing excellent customer service to kindly assist homeowners throughout the home repairs process. Before coming to RTSV, Kevin was studying Business Administration with a concentration in Management at San Jose State University and earned his degree achieving Summa Cum Laude. Additionally, he also volunteered at a non-profit Vietnamese religious school organization for 7 years which ignited his passion for supporting the AAPI community in the Bay Area. In his free time, Kevin enjoys listening to a variety of music genres, catching up on his favorite shows, and staying updated on pop culture news.
Construction Services, Programs, and Outreach
DeLinda Yatskevich
DeLinda joined the RTSV Team in November 2024 as the Programs Director, bringing her extensive career experience in real estate and development to support nonprofit and affordable housing initiatives in Silicon Valley. With over 20 years in the multifamily housing and corporate real estate sectors, she has excelled as a project manager and redevelopment specialist, working with industry leaders such as UDR, Camden Residential, Carmel Partners, and Archstone/Smith. As a licensed real estate professional, she has also collaborated with brokerages like Keller Williams and Compass.
DeLinda holds an MBA with a focus on project management and has been actively involved in the nonprofit sector since her youth, volunteering with organizations like the Manhattan Youth Service Opportunities Project, Habitat for Humanity, and Second Harvest Food Bank. Her deep understanding of Bay Area real estate has heightened her awareness of the critical need for affordable and safe housing, especially for vulnerable community members.
Outside of her professional life, DeLinda enjoys traveling and camping with her family. She also has a background in fine arts, with personal hobbies that include writing, painting, and photography. In 2021, she published a children’s book, “The Bird Rainbow,” which celebrates diversity and community. DeLinda is thrilled to bring her education and passions to her role at Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, where she aims to make a meaningful impact.
Victoria Chang
Victoria has been a part of the Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley Team since June 2021. She is excited to join the organization and is committed to helping to create a healthier, stronger, and more inclusive community. Victoria has over 10 years of experience in the non-profit field developing outreach strategies and managing volunteer programs. After studying Sociology and Women and Gender studies at the University of California, Davis, Victoria developed a passion to create positive change and lasting impact in her local communities. Victoria enjoys traveling with her family, learning Mandarin, and volunteering at the local animal rescue with her daughter.
Tori Ta
Andre Robles
Andre Robles joined Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley as the Construction Services Coordinator, bringing more than two decades of experience in the construction industry. His journey began in high school, spending summers working as an electrician, and has since grown to include experience in general contracting, HVAC, property management, and project coordination.
Before joining RTSV, Andre served as a property manager, where he developed a passion for coordinating people, projects, and resources to keep complex operations running smoothly. He enjoys bringing teams together, solving problems, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently so homeowners receive the highest level of care and service.
Andre is inspired by Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley’s mission to create safe, healthy homes and believes that stable housing has the power to strengthen individuals, families, and entire communities.
Nick Amaral
Nicholas Amaral has been a part of the RTSV Team since December 2022 as a Home Repair Tech and looks forward to providing his years of home repairs to those in need in our community. Before coming to RTSV, Nick worked as a Maintenance Facilities Manager and General Contractor and is interested in providing safe environments for people in the Silicon Valley area. When he isn’t working, Nick likes to hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains and grow his skills in the skilled trades. One day he wishes to travel to Portugal.
Board of Directors
Terry Keisic (Chair)
Applied Materials, Sr. Operations Manager
Terry Keisic is a Senior Operations Manager at Applied Materials and has been with the company for 28 years. His focus is on Capital planning for the R&D environment, Safety, and Supply Chain health. Previously he served in the U.S. Navy as a submarine officer, and he continued his military service in the Navy Reserve while working at Applied, retiring from the Navy after a combined 30-year Active/Reserve career. Terry’s passion is hands-on work, and he was drawn to the Rebuilding Silicon Valley mission of directly revitalizing the homes of those in need in the community. Terry holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit and a Master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University. He joined the Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley Board in 2022.
Theodore Lamour (Vice Chair)
Theodore (goes by “T”) has been a part of the RTSV Board since June of 2024 and looks forward to assisting RTSV to continue to flourish and grow by lending his deep professional experience in operations and process improvement. Theodore worked for IBM and Hitachi here in the Valley holding many different senior management roles and functions within corporate IT spanning some 30+ years in the industry. He is interested in organizational behavior, operations, and planning. When he isn’t serving the community as part of the board, Theodore likes to play ice hockey, golf, and cook. He is married and is the father or two adult sons.
Robert Magana (Treasurer)
Heritage Bank of Commerce,
Senior Vice President/ Relationship Manager
Robert has been a part of the RTSV Board since June of 2024 and looks forward to providing leadership, financial oversight, and advocating for the organization’s mission. Professionally, Robert is the SVP/Relationship Manager at Heritage Bank of Commerce and is interested in building long-term relationships with my clients, business development, and risk management. When he isn’t working or serving the community as part of the board, Robert likes to attend sporting events, concerts, physical fitness, and spending time with my family.
Mirella Maldonado (Secretary)
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, College Success and STEM Programs Manager
Mirella has been a part of the RTSV Board since March 2024 and looks forward to applying her skills and leadership to make a tangible difference in both RTSV and the local community. Professionally, Mirella is the College Success and STEM Programs Manager at the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. She firmly believes that providing access to STEM education and careers will help alleviate disparities and advance social equality.
Mirella is a driven community advocate who is passionate about educational equity, social justice, and amplifying the voices of her community. She is a first-generation Latina and daughter of farmworker immigrants, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from San Jose State University. Outside of work, Mirella likes to take dance classes and attend music festivals.
Gale Daikoku (Director)
Gale Daikoku is based in the San Francisco Bay Area where she is a senior, policy-adjacent technologist and program architect. She works at the intersection of enterprise technology, civic systems, nonprofit institutions, and cross-sector leadership, to help organizations navigate technological transitions.
Gale consults with a variety of civic, nonprofit, and community-based organizations to apply Silicon Valley–rooted technology and AI fluency to practical challenges in economic development centered on community-centered outcomes. She provides a variety of consulting services including research, market analysis, marketing/communication programs, and facilitated team-building workshops. Gale also teaches Guided Autobiography, and mentors college students on building skills and career strategies to enter the workforce.
Gale currently serves as a Board Member for Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley and holds both an MBA and a BA from the University of Southern California.
Charissa Gant (Director)
Charissa first joined RTSV in 1996–1999 when it was Christmas in April and proudly rejoined the Board in July 2025. With nearly 30 years of experience in change leadership, she has guided Fortune 500 companies and small businesses through complex transformations. Charissa brings a deep passion for community impact and meaningful, lasting change.
Outside of RTSV, she runs two companies: Gant C&C, focused on change management and facilitation, and BoldLEAP Collective, which supports women solopreneurs in launching and growing their businesses. Charissa also enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and 15-year-old son, and visiting her two older sons in Austin, TX and Sherman Oaks, CA.
Jim Kabel (Director)
Jim joined the RTSV Board in July of 2025 and looks forward to applying his experience as a small business owner and former corporate executive. After leaving a career at Hewlett-Packard and Agillent Technologies, Jim founded Next Stage Design + Build, a residential design/build company serving homeowners in Silicon Valley. The company has won numerous design and customer satisfaction awards locally, regionally, and nationally. Next Stage is transitioning to an employee-owned firm as Jim phases out while continuing to be the company CEO and President in partial retirement. The company has been an active contributor to RTSV for the past 10 years. When he isn’t working or serving the community as a part of the board, Jim enjoys bike riding, attending concerts, and playing the keyboards in between more planned international vacation travel.
Danayit Mekonnen (Director)
Danayit serves on the Board of Directors of Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley after first becoming involved with the organization as a volunteer in 2024. She is passionate about RTSV’s mission of creating safe and healthy homes and strengthening the communities it serves. Her experience volunteering directly with the organization gives her a strong appreciation for the impact that thoughtful planning, collaboration, and hands-on service can have for local homeowners.
Danayit is a Manufacturing Infrastructure Project Manager at Bloom Energy, where she leads complex infrastructure and capacity expansion projects supporting advanced manufacturing operations. She holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering and has a background spanning engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, facilities, and technical program management. She brings to the board experience in project execution, cross-functional leadership, construction and facilities planning, and operational strategy, with a focus on helping RTSV continue to expand its impact across Silicon Valley.
Maureen Mellon (Director)
Maureen held senior management positions at Hewlett-Packard, startups Neato Robotics and Plastic Logic, plus Mellon Consulting. She worked on a PhD in Computer Networks and Systems at UCLA, holds a MSEE in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University and BSEE from Villanova University.
Maureen joined the Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley Board in 2018 and continues to look forward to contributing to its Mission “Repairing Homes, Revitalizing Communities, Rebuilding Lives.” When she’s not serving the community as part of the RTSV Board, Maureen likes to bike, workout and travel with her husband and their friends.
Ryan Monger (Director)
Adobe Inc,
Principal Product Manager
Ryan Monger is a Principal Product Manager at Adobe and has been with the company for 19 years. He currently leads product teams to define and execute the product vision and roadmap for product integrations between Adobe’s Experience Cloud and Adobe GenStudio – A GenAI first workflow application that brings creative and marketing teams together for creating and scaling on-brand, high-performing digital marketing content across channels. He is a graduate of Santa Clara University with a BS in Operations Management, and MBA with a Digital Marketing emphasis. Ryan joined the Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley Board in 2021. Ryan is a youth baseball coach and loves to explore the outdoors and our amazing national parks. He is married and is the father or 3 sons.
Liz Murillo (Director)
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones(PCA)
I am a Latino Board Leadership Academy Fellow; I’ve lived in the Bay Area my whole life. Gilroy is my hometown. I was introduced to RTSV while participating in the board leadership academy offered through the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley in 2024. I am a mom, daughter, sister, Christ follower, community supporter and advocate for the organizations I serve. I’m also a lifelong San Francisco 49er Faithful!
Professionally, I am a Financial Advisor. Twenty-one years in the financial industry revealed a wide gap in how clients were planning for their future, specifically how they were converting established wealth into a source of ongoing income and family legacy. After multiple attempts, it was a client of mine who finally convinced me to become a financial advisor.
My hope is to always motivate and inspire my people to define what living well now and in retirement looks like. The result of our collaborative effort is the confidence that the planning they’ve done is enough to live the life they want to live, with room to impact the community they love through charitable giving.
When I’m not tackling financial strategies or making touchdowns with client goals, you can find me spending quiet time or traveling to watch the 49ers play with my two children, Jonathon and Ava, and my two bulldogs, Mo’ne and Kobe; collectively, the four of them keep me pretty busy outside of work. Yes, she’s a Laker fan too! I actively serve my community at New Hope Community Church and through organizations like Foster the City, Mobilize Love, Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, Gilroy Chamber, Gilroy Rotary and the Gilroy Exchange Club.
Mick Penn (Director)
Swinerton, N. CA Regional Community Relations Mgr
Mick Penn works for Swinerton as the Northern California Regional Community Relations Manager. Mr. Penn spearheads Swinerton’s workforce development, small, diverse, veteran business outreach and community engagement in Northern California. Mr. Penn currently serves on the board of directors of the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, Cypress Mandela Training Center, Mission Hiring Hall, Construction Industry Education Foundation Board of Trustees, AGC of CA DEI Steering Committee and is a Founder of BuildOUT California. In 2021, Mr. Penn was named the Western Regional Minority Development Council’s Supplier Diversity Leader of the Year and the Associated General Contractors of California’s Construction Education Foundation Friend Award winner. Mr. Penn has a BA from San Francisco State and a Master of Public Administration from University of San Francisco.
Adam Ramirez (Director)
Pivotal, Post-Secondary Coach Supervisor
Adam has been a part of the RTSV Board since August 2023. When he learned about Rebuilding Together and its vision towards safe homes and communities for everyone, he immediately resonated with us and wanted to be involved with supporting our cause. He would like to support people with being able to receive the access they need to continue being able to live in their homes with agency and dignity. Professionally, Adam is the Post-Secondary Coach Supervisor at Pivotal, a non-profit that specializes in Coaching, Access, and other support services for young people in and from the Foster Care System. He oversees Post-Secondary Coaches, manages the Post-Secondary Program that serves more than 150 students, and cultivates relationships with campus and community partners. He is interested in community service-oriented work, access programs for opportunity youth and at-risk populations, non-profit leadership, business management, and education. He received his BA in Communication Studies at SJSU. When he isn’t working or serving the community as part of the board- Adam enjoys reading, nature, and family time.
Susan Stenman (Director)
Susan has served on the board since September 2024, bringing extensive experience working with people with disabilities, the elderly, and veterans and is passionate about helping local residents age safely at home with dignity. On rebuilding days, she especially values the time spent volunteering as a House Captain to work alongside homeowners, connecting with them and supporting their journey.
Susan is the Director of Operations and Rehabilitation at Prosthetic Solutions, where she advances access, health and wellness, and quality in prosthetic care for the community. Committed to advocacy in many forms, she also serves on the Board of the Bay Area Glass Institute, which works to make glass art accessible to all, and is a state lead advocating for people with limb loss and limb difference. She is focused on supporting accessibility in many forms, with particular emphasis on accessibility, health, and community.
Matt Vanderwerf (Director)
Matt joined the RTSV Board in July 2025 and is excited to collaborate with staff to advance RTSV’s vision of safe homes and communities for all. He currently serves as the Director of Human Resources at The Health Trust, a local foundation dedicated to health equity. In his role, Matt focuses on building strong infrastructure and providing essential HR resources to help small nonprofit organizations operate effectively and fulfill their missions.
Matt holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from The State University of New York at Brockport. Outside of work, he’s an avid gamer and enjoys spending his free time in Las Vegas or Mexico whenever the opportunity arises.
Deanne Everton
RTSV, Executive Director
Interested In Joining The Board?
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley is seeking strategic and results-oriented leaders to assist the organization’s growth. We are recruiting Board Members to our governing body who are interested in taking a leadership role to ensure the organization’s sustainability. For more information, contact Executive Director, Deanne Everton at 408-578-9519 or .
