MEET OUR TEAM
Our entire team is passionate about the work we do to assist victims who find themselves in dangerous and sometimes life-threatening situations. We are committed to working together with community partners to ensure that each and every person receives the help they need to move from danger and trauma to safety and hope!
Faith Whitmore
Chief Executive Officer
As a United Methodist pastor, a community leader, a former nonprofit executive with Francis House Center, and just prior to coming to the Family Justice Center, District Director for one of our Congressional members, Faith comes to us with a heart for service. She is passionate about the work of the Center and is grateful for the opportunity to bring all of her skills and community relationships to build and strengthen our mission.
Joyce Bilyeu
Deputy Director
For more than 40 years, Joyce has dedicated her professional life to helping victims of domestic violence become survivors. In addition to her day-to-day work and supervision at the Center, she serves on the Domestic Violence Prevention Collaborative, the District Attorney’s Domestic Violence Death Review Team, and the National VOICES Committee of the Family Justice Center Alliance. She was instrumental in the development of the Sacramento region’s Domestic Violence Strangulation protocol and is a sought-after speaker and trainer.
Daniel Iritani
Director of Development
Born and raised in Sacramento, Daniel brings a wealth of development experience from a variety of organizations. Daniel spent six years working for Congressman Ami Bera, managing the fundraising for his reelection campaigns. Most recently, he went back to his alma mater, Santa Clara University, where he managed the fundraising and external relations for the College of Arts and Sciences. He is passionate about FJC’s mission and glad to be back in his home town serving the community.
Buddy
Community Comfort Dog
Buddy, a labradoodle, is perhaps the most beloved member of our team. He is a trained service dog and he offers a great deal of comfort to clients and staff alike. He greets visitors with a handshake and loves making friends and making people smile. He also gives the staff some extra love when they’ve had a hard day.
Amber
Housing Program Coordinator
Bobby
Youth Outreach Assistant
Carina
Paralegal
Coline
Case Manager
Colleen
Bookkeeper
Damond
Youth Violence Prevention Assistant
David
Case Manager
Dawn
Child Therapist
Debra
Administrative Assistant
Edith
Case Manager
Isela
Outreach/Interpreter Services Coordinator
Kendall
Attorney
Laura
Executive Assistant
Marine
Case Manager
Matthew
Attorney
Michelle
Case Manager
Odalys
Camp Hope Coordinator
Raelyn
Case Manager
Richard
Youth Violence Program Coordinator
Yajaira
Case Manager
Yolanda
Case Manager