meet the team
our executive team, staff, board, and advisory council
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Leadership Team
Nancy Dow Moody
President & CEO
Nancy has been the President & CEO of Lifehouse since 2008. She first joined the organization in 1992 as the Director of Services/Associate Director. From 2005-2008, she served as the Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. Nancy has over 35 years of experience in the management of programs for people with developmental disabilities. During her tenure at Lifehouse, she has developed numerous new programs, including the development of new affordable housing for our clients, the coalition for social and recreation programs for young teens and adults, a senior program, supported living programs, and the Marin Autism Collaborative. Nancy currently serves on the Marin Autism Steering Committee. She recently completed the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management at Harvard Business School in the summer of 2019. She received her BA in Psychology from Boston State College and an MA in Non-Profit Administration from the University of San Francisco, where she was a Merit Scholar and graduated cum laude.
Nancy Dow Moody
President & CEO
Ann Elias
Chief Development Officer
Ann Elias joined Lifehouse in September 2015 as Director of Development, bringing with her a unique blend of corporate expertise and heartfelt personal commitment to the organization’s mission. Her journey into the nonprofit sector began after a successful tenure as a Project Manager at Charles Schwab & Company. She later transitioned to the non-profit UCP of the North Bay, where she advanced from Project Manager to Director of Development.
Ann’s connection to Lifehouse runs deep—her son, Peter, has been receiving services from Lifehouse since 2000. This personal connection, combined with her professional experience, made joining the Lifehouse team a natural next step. When the opportunity arose, she knew it was more than a job, it was her dream role.
In 2022, Ann was promoted to Chief Development Officer. In this leadership role, she is honored to give back to an organization that has had such a meaningful impact on her family. With a passion for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a proven track record in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Ann brings heart, strategy, and dedication to every aspect of her work at Lifehouse.
Ann Elias
Chief Development Officer
Brian Morrow
Chief Financial Officer
Brian joined the Lifehouse leadership team in 2024 as their CFO. He is a licensed CPA in the state of California and brings 10 years of experience in public accounting as an auditor specializing in the governmental and not-for-profit sector with expertise in servicing a wide range of clients from small rural federally qualified health clinics to large state-level entities.
After gaining a breadth of knowledge for understanding control structures during his time in public accounting, he moved into private industry, starting as the CFO & Treasurer at The Reutlinger Community, a Bay Area eldercare facility. In this role, Brian worked to bring the accounting and finance process in-house and implemented and improved control structures. After the Reutlinger, Brian found a new challenge in joining the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano as their VP of Finance. In this role, he worked to enhance their internal reporting model across departments company-wide.
Brian holds both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Masters of Accounting from the University of Arizona. He also sits on the board of directors of Kokoro Assisted Living, a San Francisco elder care facility, and chairs the finance committee.
Brian lives in Castro Valley with his multi-generational family, which includes his wife, two young boys, and mother-in-law. Brian’s interests include writing, woodworking, and riding his motorcycle.
Brian Morrow
Chief Financial Officer
Timothy Evans
Vice President & COO
Timothy Evans is our Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He has more than 15 years of experience in non-profit leadership and management. He previously held three critical positions at Hamilton Families in San Francisco as the Director of Housing and Family Services, Chief Programs Officer, and lastly, the Chief Operations Officer. Tim’s previous roles in non-profits have been rooted in fundamental principles on equity, diversity, and inclusion around management and leadership, executive coaching and
facilitation of groups, fiscal and budget management, strategic sustainable business planning, project development, curriculum development, program analytics, and metrics systems management in auditing and compliance. Timothy holds a B.A. in Business Administration/Management, and an MA.M from Saybrook University. Timothy is a Ph.D. candidate at Union Institute & University.
Tim Evans
Chief Operations Officer
Katherine Petcavich
Chief Human Resources Officer
Katie Petcavich is an accomplished human resources executive with over 20 years of experience leading HR strategy and operations across nonprofit and for-profit sectors, including union and nonunion environments. As Chief Human Resources Officer at Lifehouse, she oversees all aspects of human capital management for 450+ employees, driving organizational effectiveness through scalable systems, policy development, and talent optimization.
Before joining Lifehouse, Katie served as Vice President of Human Resources at Guide Dogs for the Blind, where she led transformative HR initiatives across domestic and international operations. She has also held senior HR roles at the Dominican in San Rafael, Jeff Luchetti Construction, and RHL Design Group, where she built HR departments from the ground up and managed complex workforce transitions.
Katie holds certifications including SPHR, SHRM-SCP, HRCI, and OSHA 10-Hour. She is known for aligning people strategy with business goals, strengthening organizational culture, and building compliant, high-performing workplaces.
Katie Petcavich
Chief Human Resources Officer
Directors
Alisha Krupinsky
Director of Programs & Operations
Kate O’Connor, Director of Administration and Facilities
Kate O’Connor joined Lifehouse in 1995 as an on-call direct support professional and was promoted to Director of Administration and Facilities in 2024. In this role, she oversees the organization’s Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), Adult Residential Facilities, and 11 Lifehouse-owned properties. She also manages HUD contracts and occupancy for the ICF Homes.
Previously, Kate served as Director of Services from 2015 to 2024, leading several key programs. She is the facilitator of the Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) Service Provider Advisory Committee and serves as the Service Provider Representative to the GGRC Board. Her deep commitment, steady leadership, and tireless advocacy have earned the respect of colleagues, partner organizations, GGRC staff, and the individuals we serve and their families. Kate holds a B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University and an M.B.A. from Dominican University.
Kate O’Connor
Director of Administration & Facilities
David Escobar
Director of Training & Quality Assurance
David’s passion for public service includes serving as an Administrative Aide for the Marin County Board of Supervisors and Chief Director of the Re-Entry Programs at San Quentin State Prison. As a Salvadoran and an indigenous person of the Lenca-Poton nation, he attended the Indigenous Permanent Forum at the United Nations as an American Indian Movement delegate. David taught Indigenous Perspectives at Dominican University, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, and a Master's in Organizational Leadership, and is currently a PhD Candidate in Anthropology. He is also an advisor to the Museum of the American Indian in Novato, Northbay Bay Conservation Corp., a member of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, and the Indigenous Journalist Association.
David Escobar
Director of Training & Quality Assurance
Mark Starrett
Director of Finance
Mark has been with Lifehouse for a relatively short time but has already fully demonstrated his commitment to accurate and timely financial reporting. He was instrumental in organizing and coordinating with key budget custodians to compile an actionable budget that the board of directors confidently approved. Mark is also continuing to implement improvements to our financial reporting process to shorten the amount of time between calendar month end and close of books. Mark is an integral part of the finance department, helping ensure the financial integrity of Lifehouse.
Mark Starrett
Director of Finance
Martina Leader
Director of Programs & Operations
Martina joined Lifehouse with over a decade of experience in intellectual disability nursing. Since earning her BSN in 2010, she has specialized in providing holistic, developmentally appropriate care for individuals with intellectual disabilities across the lifespan. Martina is skilled in managing complex medical and behavioral health needs, and brings a deep commitment to person-centered, interdisciplinary care.
Martina Leader
Director of Programs & Operations
Christine Leider Mato
Director of Systems & Billing Revenue
Christine has been with Lifehouse for nearly five years, and her job has evolved from that of a QIDP, to a trusted and known liaison between the Finance and Program departments, ensuring the systems for billed revenues have the highest integrity and continuity. Christine leveraged her extensive programmatic knowledge to help deploy the use of eRSP as a timekeeping and billing solution for Lifehouse. Her tireless efforts to ensure that billing is efficient and on time is a tribute to her talent and abilities. Christine will now ensure we maintain, and improve the regional center billing process which funds an overwhelming majority of our organization’s revenue budget.
Christine Leider Mato
Director of Systems & Billing Revenue
Jen Hudson
Director of Marketing
Jen Hudson joined Lifehouse in 2018 as a Marketing & Communications Specialist through a two-year grant and quickly became a vital member of the team. With a deep commitment to Lifehouse’s mission, she has helped shape strategic marketing and public relations efforts that have elevated the organization’s visibility and impact across the community. Jen has also managed the restaurant and winery partnerships for Great Chefs & Wineries, Lifehouse’s signature annual fundraising event.
In 2022, Jen was promoted to Marketing & Communications Manager, further shaping the organization’s messaging, content strategy, and outreach efforts. Now serving as Director of Marketing, she is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that drive awareness and engagement in support of Lifehouse’s mission.
Jen oversees all facets of marketing and communications to maintain a strong and consistent public presence. With a passion for storytelling and connection, Jen ensures that Lifehouse’s voice is clear, compelling, and aligned with its values across every platform.
Jen Hudson
Director of Marketing
board of directors
