Our Leaders
The staff at Restorative Partners serves people impacted by crime with a continuum of services and programs designed to meet their multiple needs.
Sister Theresa Harpin
Executive Director
sistertheresa@restorativepartners.org (805) 242-1272 EXT 164Vivien Devaney-Frice
In-Custody & Re-Entry Programs Director
vivien@restorativepartners.org (805) 242-1272 EXT 178Luis Venegas
Restorative Justice Programs Manager
luis@restorativepartners.org (805) 242-1272 EXT 165Valerie Vega
Restorative Justice Programs Coordinator
valerie@restorativepartners.org (805) 242-1272 EXT 166Jessica Bimstein
Reentry Mentorship Coordinator
jessica@restorativepartners.org (805) 242-1272 EXT 170Sister Milda Avila
In-Custody Jail Chaplain
sistermilda@restorativepartners.org (805) 242-1272 EXT 168Joni Martinez
Finance and Employee Benefits Manager
joni@restorativepartners.org (805) 242-1272 EXT 177Board of Directors
Mark Connely
President
Attorney at Hall, Hieatt & Connely, LLP
Sister Barbara Anne Stowasser
Secretary
Trustee at Mt. St. Mary's University
Saro Rizzo
Board Member
Attorney at Law
Jennifer Adams
Board Member
Executive Director at Lumina Alliance
Peter Aijian
Board Member
Retired Physician
Gary Joralemon
Board Member
Retired Deputy Chief at SLO Probation Dept.
LaDell Erby
Board Member
QA Engineer, DJ & MC
Dwayne Brummett
Board Member
Retired Associate Executive Director - Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc
Matt Janetski
Board Member
VP of Mortgage Lending
Sister Theresa Harpin
Executive Director
Restorative Partners