Dear Friends,

After an extensive six-month executive search, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jhoana Hirasuna will be our new Executive Director to lead Foothill Unity Center in its mission to help individuals and families move out of poverty and attain self-sufficiency.

Ms. Hirasuna has an extensive background in social services, food pantry operations, fundraising, and community and volunteer collaborations. Ms. Hirasuna has been the Executive Director of Shepherd’s pantry in Glendora since 2021, after having served 6 years as Director of Social Services at the Salvation Army. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in social work.

We are excited to welcome Jhoana to our team! She will assume her new role in early March.

In addition, we’d like to thank Amy Shapiro for her insightful, productive and kind leadership as Interim Executive Director, while we continued to serve the community during our transition.

Thank you all for your continued support and dedication to Foothill Unity Center.

Sincerely,

Roberta G. Preskill

President, Foothill Unity Center Board of Directors.