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 178Jessica 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
Susan Poteet
Treasurer
Community Leader & Volunteer
Sister Barbara Anne Stowasser
Secretary
Trustee at Mt. St. Mary's University
Ryan Olson
Board Member
Certified Financial Planner
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
Sister Theresa Harpin
Executive Director
Restorative Partners