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CORA’S MISSION to to end domestic violence and abuse in San Mateo County through intervention and prevention. We provide comprehensive services to end the inter-generational cycle of domestic abuse.

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El departamento de servicios de CORA ha ampliado sus servicios yaumentado su número de personal para atender mejor a las nec-esidades que se acrecientan cada día en nuestra comunidad. Entre losservicios que ofrece este departamento tan esencial de CORA esta:nuestra línea de apoyo de 24 horas al día que es la puerta deentrada para muchos de nuestros otros programas.

Nuestro Programa de Servicios de Apoyo para nuestros clientesofrece consejería y grupos de apoyo en Inglés, Español y Tagalog.Nuestro programa de consejería brinda tres a seis sesionesgratis para adultos y adolescentes sobrevivientes de la violenciadoméstica. También ofrecemos consejería de intervención in-mediata en momentos de crisis para las sobrevivientes. Nuestrodepartamento también consta de cuatro grupos de apoyo que sereúnen semanal-mente, estos grupos estándivididos de la sig-uiente forma: dos grupos enEspañol, un grupo en el idioma Tagalog, y ungrupo para personas que solo hablan Inglés.Finalmente, este programa ofrece actividadespara las niñas de nuestros clientes mientras ellasreciben nuestros servicios.

Este departamento de CORA tambiénincluye al Programa de Respuesta deEmer-gencia (ERP). CORA y su colab-oración con los departamentos de policíalocales están tratando de intervenir a tiempoen el ciclo de la violencia doméstica pro-veyendo consejería en el momento que entrauna llamada por una disputa familiar. ERPconsta de un equipo de consejeras que inform-an a las victimas acerca del ciclo de la violencia,el impacto que tiene en las niñas y acerca denuestros servicios. Las consejeras de ERP hablan con los jovencitos deedades de 13 hasta 20 que fueron testigos del abuso domésticoacerca de su seguridad y sus opciones.

Conozca al personal de nuestro departamento deservicios en CORA:

La Doctora Jei Africa es la Directora de este departamento. LaDra. Africa se unió al equipo de CORA en el 2005, sin embargo ellaya estaba familiarizada con el trabajo de nuestra organización por suparticipación con el grupo de acción comunitaria “Kumares” que hacealcance a la comunidad Filipino Americana. La Dra. Africa es una psi-cóloga certificada y especialista en abuso de sustancias químicas. LaDra. Africa tiene años de experiencia como terapista, educadora y

CORA’s Client Services Department has expanded its services andincreased its staff to better serve the growing needs of our community.This integral department offers several distinct services to our clients,including the “gateway” to all CORA programs, the 24-Hour CrisisHotline.

Our Clients Support Services Program also offers Counseling andSupport Groups in Spanish, English and Tagalog. Our CounselingProgram offers three to six free peer counseling sessions for adult andteen survivors of domestic violence. We also offer crisis interven-tion counseling sessions to survivors who are in immediate need ofsupport. We offer four weekly peer support groups, including twogroups in Spanish, one in Tagalog, and one group for English speakers.

We offer activities for children while clientsreceive counseling services.

CORA’s Client Services Department is alsomade up of the Emergency ResponseProgram (ERP), CORA’s partnershipwith local Law Enforcement aimed at inter-vening in the cycle of violence by providingon-the-scene counseling and support during911 domestic violence-related calls. ERP ad-vocates inform victims about the cycle ofviolence, its impact on children and CORA’sservices. Advocates also speak to teen wit-nesses, between the ages of 13 to 20, aboutsafety issues and options.

Meet the Client Services Staff:

Dr. Jei Africa is CORA’s Clinical Director.Dr.Africa joined CORA in 2005 already familiar with and active in assist-ing CORA’s volunteer Fil-ipino American Task Force, Kumares.A licensedclinical psychologist and a certified substance abuse specialist, Jei hasyears of experience as a clinician, educator, trainer and consultant.Whennot at CORA, Jei teaches a class on developing cultural awareness tograduate psychology students and writes a monthly mental health col-umn with the Manila Bulletin.

San Francisco native Giannina Barajas joined the ERP Program threeyears ago as a Bilingual Counselor/Advocate. Prior to working at CORA,she was a Community Health Worker for the Homeless PrenatalProgram. Giannina loves dancing, camping and barbecuing. Her dream isto one day meet her idol, Oprah Winfrey.

La Expansi�n del Programa de Servicios de CORA Por Patty Del Castillo y Dolores Galindo

CORA’s Client ServicesProgram Expands!By Patty Del Castillo and Dolores Galindo

Standing: Marisol Reyna, Martha Figueroa,VictoriaDorn, Evelyn Quinteros, Patty Del Castillo, JenniferJimenez Sitting: Nuria Perez, Giannina Barajas,Candice Yu Simon, Dr. Jei Africa Not Pictured:Dolores Galindo, Lorena Melgham, Patty Melara,Mirtha Soto

IN THIS ISSUE:CORA’s Client Services Expand . . . .p.1La Expansi�n del Programa . . . . . . .p1CORA Goes International . . . . . . . . . .p2Thank You, Gratitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p4Barbara Hammerman Remembered p4 CORA Staff and Board . . . . . . . . . . . . .p5Take a Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p6

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consultante. En su trabajo fuera de CORA, la Dra. Africaenseña una clase sobre como desarrollar sensibilidadcultural a estudiantes de psicología.También escribe unacolumna mensual sobre salud mental en el periódico“Manila Bulletin.”

Giannina Barajas es originaria de San Francisco y seintegró al equipo de ERP hace tres años como Con-sejera Bilingüe.Antes de llegar a CORA, Giannina trabajopara un programa prenatal para desamparadas. AGiannina le encanta bailar, acampar y tener barbacoas. Susueño es conocer a la presentadora de televisión OprahWinfrey quien es su ídolo.

Patty Del Castillo ha estado en CORA desde 1998,inició como consejera voluntaria de nuestra línea deapoyo. En el 2001, ella fue contratada como ConsejaraBilingüe en nuestro programa de ERP. Antes de unirse alequipo de CORA, Patty trabajo para el Fondo Global paraMujeres. Ella nació en Lima, Perú y es la orgullosa madrede tres hijas.

Victoria Dorn es una miembro reciente del equipo deCORA. Es Manager Bilingüe de casos para eldepartamento de servicios. Ella tiene una licenciatura enhistoria y estudios medievales de la Universidad de Ber-keley. Victoria ha trabajado y también ha sido vol-untariapara varias organizaciones sin fines lucrativos, entre estastenemos: La Cruz Roja Americana, La Sociedad de Asit-encia Legal y el Centro de Servicios para Traumas por Vio-lación Sexual. Ella sueña con convertirse en una abogadapara defender a personas de bajos ingresos espec-ialmente niñas y mujeres.

Hace 12 años, Martha Figueroa tomó una clase sobreviolencia doméstica como requerimiento de su segundalicenciatura. A raíz de esta clase, Martha se intereso enel campo de la prevención del abuso doméstico. Muypronto después de esto, ella comenzó su carrera comoConsejera Bilingüe para nuestro programa de ERP. Ella esla orgullosa madre de dos hijos adultos y un bebe.

Dolores Galindo desarrollo un fuerte deseo deayudar a victimas de abuso doméstico y a sus hijas cuandofungía como voluntaria. Dolores pronto se convirtió enuna Especialista de Apoyo a Sobrevivientes del depart-amento de servicios de CORA. Ella es originaria de SanFrancisco, esta casada y tiene 4 hijas, y esta muy orgullosade ser abuelita. Dolores desea continuar su contribuciónpersonal a su comunidad ayudando a otras a sobrepasarsu dolor.

Jennifer Jimenez llegó a CORA el año pasado comoEspecialista de Apoyo a Sobrevivientes. Jennifer esoriginaria de San Francisco, y recibió su licenciatura enpsicología de la Universidad de California en Davis, y sumaestría de La Universidad de California del Area de laBahía. Ella supo del trabajo de CORA a través del Refugiopara Mujeres Asiáticas. En el presente, Jennifer esta tra-bajando para lograr su meta de obtener su licencia comoterapista matrimonial y de familias. Jennifer adora a superrito Henry.

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The CORA Kumares/Kumpares — our Filipino American outreach team— recently received the 2006 Philippine Presidential Award for FilipinoIndividuals and Organizations Overseas from President Gloria

Macapagal Arroyo.This prestigious award ceremony took place in Malacanan,the presidential palace in Manila. CORA Community Outreach Coordinator,Cherie Querol Moreno, Kumares incoming co-secretary Erlinda Galeon andsenior volunteer Rosario Querol accepted the honor on behalf of the group.Equally honored, but unable to travel to Manila are the other members of theof this vital CORA outreach team. They are Alice Bulos, honorary chair ;Bettina Santos Yap, president; Kristine Zafrani Averilla, vice president; ChristinePadilla, co-secretary; Nellie Hizon, treasurer; and members Dr. Jei Africa;Nerissa Fernandez; Teresa Guingona Ferrer ; Sarah Jane Ilumin; Jennifer

Jimenez; Jojo Liangco, Esq.; Edna Murray; Rachel PunoJuliana, Esq.;Yumi Querubin; and Lina Susbilla.

President Arroyo lauded the Kumares and 47 otherFilipinos from 20 countries for "uplifting the humancondition...advocating the cause of Filipinos aroundthe world and bringing pride and honor to thePhilippines by...pursuit of excellence." The Kumaresreceived the Kaanib ng Bayan Award for "admirablehumanitarian services in promoting the welfare ofFilipino Americans and empowering them to enddomestic violence and abuse."

While in Manila, Cherie and Erlinda were asked tofacilitate domestic violence prevention and interven-tion trainings for 100 people at the Commission onFilipinos Overseas and the Centro Escolar University.And they did not disappoint their audience, bringing

their CORA domestic violence tool kit, flip charts, and expertise with themwherever they taught.The Kumares/Kumpares are in talks to continue train-ings with the staff of the Philippine consulate in San Francisco. Consul GeneralRowena Mendoza Sanchez nominated the group for the biennial honors theyreceived.

“CORA holds the work that we do in the Filipino community, and in all com-munities that we serve, in very high esteem,” CORA Director of Programs,Lisa de Geneste said. “We are extremely proud of our Kumares and whatthey represent in the community. Each Kumare brings something special andirreplaceable and each one represents possibility and hope for batteredFilipinas.They spread the word that abuse will not be tolerated and a batteredFilipina does not have to be alone.”

CORA GOES INTERNATIONAL

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo,Cherie Querol Moreno, Erlinda Galeon,Cherie’s mother, Rosario Querol

NEWSLETTER STAFF:Editors:Natasha GuestJanet R. Sussman

Translation:Rhina Ramos

Contributing Writers:Dr. Jei AfricaPatty Del CastilloDolores GalindoCherie Querol MorenoJanet R. Sussman

Photography:Juan AlvaradoOffice of the Philippine PresidentJanet R. Sussman

Design and Layout:Alana Jelinek Design

New pillowsNew or gently used towelsDiapers Ð all sizesFull-sized bottles of shampoo

and conditionerDeodorant and mouth washFurniture:

twin beds, kitchen chairs,coffee tables

LampsSafeway gift cardsTarget gift cards

For more information callJanet at (650) 777-9868

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Patty Del Castillo has been with CORAsince 1998, initially a Crisis Hot-line vol-unteer. In 2001, she was hired as a Biling-ual Counselor/Advocate for the Emer-gency Response Program. Prior to com-ing to CORA, Patty worked with the Glo-bal Fund for Women. She was born andraised in Lima, Peru and is the proudmother of three children.

Victoria Dorn recently joined CORAas a Bilingual Case Manager. She holds aB.A. in History and a minor in MedievalStudies from U.C. Berkeley. Victoria hasworked and volunteered at several non-profits, including the American Red Cross,the Legal Aid Society, and Rape TraumaServices. She hopes to become an attor-ney/advocate for low-income and under-represented women and children.

Twelve years ago Martha Figueroatook a class on domestic violence as arequirement of earning her secondBachelors degree. As a result, she becameinterested in the field of domestic violenceprevention. Soon after, Martha began hercareer at CORA as a Bilingual Counselorand Advocate for ERP. She is the proudmother of two adult children and a babyboy.

As a volunteer, Dolores Galindo devel-oped a strong desire to help domesticviolence survivors and their children,soon after she became a CORA ClientSupport Specialist. She is a San Francisconative, married with four adult children,and is a proud grandmother. She hopesto continue to make a personal contribu-tion to her community by helping totranscend human suffering.

Jennifer Jimenez joined CORA as aClient Support Specialist last year. Jenniferis a native San Franciscan, received herB.A. in psychology from U.C. Davis, andher M.S. from CSU-East Bay. She becameaware of CORA while volunteering atthe Asian Women’s Shelter. She is cur-rently working toward her goal ofbecoming a licensed Marriage and FamilyTherapist. Jennifer loves her dachshund,Henry.

Patty Melara has been with CORA forover three years, originally as a volunteerand now as a Facilitator for our Spanish-speaking support group. She enjoys work-ing with CORA as domestic violence ser-vices are not readily available in her nativeEl Salvador. She enjoys working withLatinos and informing the communityabout CORA.

Lorena Melghem began working atCORA in June 2006. She provides cov-erage on the weekends for our Emer-gency Response Program. Outside ofCORA, she works as the ExecutiveAssistant to the Menlo Park Police Chief.She enjoys spending her free time withher niece and sister.

Nuria Perez joined CORA in Dec-ember 2006 as a Children’s Activities Co-ordinator. She came to CORA throughthe peer counseling program she partici-pated in at her Daly City high school. Sheenjoys working with a supportive groupof people who feel as passionately as shedoes about domestic violence and theeffects it has on children.

Evelyn Quinteros began her CORAcareer as a member of our PromotersVolunteer Program. Evelyn brings herpersonal knowledge and experience as adomestic violence survivor to her ClientSupport Specialist position. She was bornin Guatemala City and was educatedthere and in the U.S. Evelyn’s goals are toown a home and to study to become apsychologist.

CORA recently welcomed MarisolReyna as our new Director of ClientServices. Marisol may be new to the BayArea but she is not a stranger to thedomestic violence education and inter-vention movement.Panamanian by nation-ality and of Indigenous Ngobe Bugle line-age, Marisol has authored, designed andimplemented national domestic violenceprograms in Panama serving batteredwomen. She is currently attending theNew College of California GraduateSchool of Psychology and will soon earnher MFT.

As a Latina domestic violence survivor,Mirtha Soto wanted to assist her com-munity challenging cultural norms aboutdomestic violence. Her opportunity camewhen CORA hired her to answer SpanishCrisis Hotline calls in 2005. Born in Buen-os Aires, she is multilingual, speaking fourlanguages. She is very proud of her twoadult daughters.

Candice Yu Simon was born in SouthKorea and received her B.A. in SocialWelfare from U.C. Berkeley, and is in theprocess of obtaining her masters degree.She has worked and volunteered at sev-eral non-profits, including Hope House,Catholic Charities, and a family law office.Originally a CORA volunteer, she current-ly facilitates one of our English speakingsupport groups.

Patty Melara ha estado con CORA por tres años,comenzó su conexión con CORA como PromotoraComunitaria. En el presente es facilitadora de uno delos grupos de apoyo en Español. Ella disfruta su tra-bajo con CORA porque sabe que servicios así noestán disponibles en su tierra natal El Salvador. A ellale gusta trabajar con la comunidad Latina y dar in-formación acerca de CORA.

Lorena Melghem comenzó a trabajar en CORAen Junio 2006. Ella cubre las llamadas que se gen-eran los fines de semana en nuestro programa ERP.Además de CORA, Lorena trabaja como AsistenteEjecutiva del Jefe de Policia de Parques de MenloPark. En su tiempo libre, Lorena disfruta pasar tiempocon su sobrina y su hermana.

CORA recientemente recibió a Marisol Reynacomo la nueva Directora del Programa de Servicios.Marisol es nueva en el área de bahía pero no esnueva en el campo de la educación para combatir la violencia doméstica y su prevención. Marisol esoriginaria de Panamá y nativa de la tribu Ngobe Bugle.Ella es la autora y diseñadora de un programa nac-ional sirviendo a victimas de violencia doméstica enPanamá.Marisol se encuentra terminando sus es-tudiosde maestría en psicología matrimonial y de familias en La Universidad New College de California.

Nuria Perez se unió al equipo de CORA enDiciembre del 2006 como Coordinadora de Act-ividades Infantiles. Ella llego a CORA a través del programa de consejería en su escuela superior enDaly City. Nuria disfruta trabajar con un grupo tanapas-ionado como ella en el campo de la violenciado-méstica y el efecto en las niñas.

Evelyn Quinteros comenzó su carrera con CORAsiendo miembro de nuestro Programa de PromotoresComunitarios. Evelyn trae a su posición como Esp-ecialista de Apoyo a Sobrevivientes su propia ex-periencia como victima de Violencia Doméstica. Ella esoriginaria de Guatemala y estudio en los EEUU. Lasmetas de Evelyn es llegar a tener su casa propia yestudiar para ser psicóloga.

Mirtha Soto sobrevivió al abuso doméstico ydesde su experiencia quiere ayudar a su comunidada confrontar normas culturales acerca de la violenciaen el hogar. Su oportunidad de hacer esta misión sepresento cuando CORA le contrato como personalpara asistir la línea de apoyo en el 2005. Ella nació enBuenos Aires, Argentina, ella es multilingüe porquehabla 4 idiomas, y esta muy orgullosa de sus hijas.

Candice Yu Simon nació en Korea del Sur yrecibió su licenciatura en trabajo social de laUniversidad de Berkeley, y se encuentra terminandoestudios de maestría. Ella ha trabajado como vol-untaria en diferentes organizaciones sin fineslucrativos entre las que están: Casa Esperanza, Car-idades Católicas y una oficina legal especializada enderecho de familia. Ella comenzó en CORA comovoluntaria, en el presente trabaja como facilitadorade uno de nuestros grupos de apoyo.

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We are sad toannounce that Lt.Barbara Hammer-man, a beloved for-mer CORA BoardMember, passedaway on Decem-ber 31, 2006.

Barbara was as anextremely well res-pected memberof the San MateoPolice Departmentfor 21 years. Shewas an exception-al individual and

public servant who fearlessly blazed a path forthose that would follow in her footsteps. Barbarawas the first openly gay officer in San Mateo, thefirst female sergeant, the first female lieutenant, andthe first female motorcycle officer. She had a longhistory of serving CORA, from the early days,Barbara served on the Board of Directors of whatwas Battered Women’s Services (CORA’s originalname) and then the Center for Domestic ViolencePrevention from 1993-96. She was a tireless advo-cate for survivors and for training law enforcementon the complex dynamics of domestic violence.She helped initiate what is now our EmergencyResponse Program, and served on CORA’s boardin 2004.

Barbara was an extraordinarily committed, inspir-ing and engaged board member and, in many waysCORA’s guardian angel during our first year as anewly combined agency. At her second boardmeeting, she invited fellow board members to runwith her in the Human Race, and together theygarnered a record total in pledges for the event inthe agency’s history.And, when a batterer harassedthe agency staff for weeks in search of his partner,we turned to Barbara for help. She traced theonslaught of threatening phone calls toSacramento and coordinated the SacramentoPolice Department to issue a re-straining order onbehalf of the entire agency. It was a tense time forCORA and our client and we will forever be grate-ful for her assistance in securing our safety. Threedays after this event we learned that she was diag-nosed with a brain tumor.

For those who had the good fortune to know her,Barbara was a life force to be reckoned with.Helping victims of domestic violence was a per-sonal and professional cause close to her heartand, as such, she was the best ally to victims andadvocates anyone could wish for. Her upbeat, can-do approach to life’s challenges and commitmentto justice was unbridled. Her impact on CORA inits various stages of evolution is beyond measure.

She battled her illness for two and a half years withthe same determination with which she lived therest of her life. She will be sorely missed by acountless number of people whose lives shetouched.

Former CORA Board Chair,Susan Ferren and BarbaraHammerman after completing the 2004 Human Race

The Passing of a Giant

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Heart to Heart SponsorsAllied Waste Services (formerly BFI)Commission on the Status of WomenFirst 5 San Mateo CountyFirst National Bank of Northern CaliforniaKaiser PermanenteLaw Offices of Cotchett, Pitre, Simon

& McCarthyLucky ChancesMills-Peninsula Health ServicesThe Tevis FamilyWomen’s Council of Realtors,

San Mateo County Chapter

Our Sincerest Thanks to CORA’s 2006 Event Sponsors

and Donors

A Mother’s Day with Heart2nd Annual

Celebrating mothers and all nurturers who promote healthy families and homes

A Breakfast

Open Hearted SponsorsKim Milligan

Heart Warming Sponsors

Corey, Luzaich, Pliska, de Ghetaldi & Nastari LLP

Catherine M. Kruttschnitt

From the Heart SponsorsBohannon FoundationComcastFatherhood Collaborative

of San Mateo CountyHanson Family Law Group, LLPAssemblyman Gene MullinRobin K. Pang-MaganarisSafewaySan Mateo County Human Services AgencyJohn and Reva SegallVision y Compromiso, Inc.

Housing Department’sBack to School Fundraiser DonorsCalvin Wong,

Pharmatech Associates Inc.Sheralynn FreitasDr. Jennifer NormoyleCharles M. KayIrene BleaIsmael CarndenasWendy MillerJean RozziThe Sungard CompanyTexas Instruments, Inc.

In-Kind SponsorsAccurate MailingsAnza Park & SkyBrenda Skin Care & Waxing Calibre PrintingCapellini RestaurantCaprino’s RestaurantChapin Court Salon & WellnessNancy Cottong JewelryCrowne Plaza Hotel, Foster CityCrystal Springs Golf CourseLinda and Tony DunkelEmkay Diamonds InternationalGolf TownAlana Jelinek DesignKaiser PermanenteMark and Brenda LaneMaria Teresa MagañaMichael MilliganMistrals RestaurantNurserymen’s ExchangePacific Athletic ClubSalon Sur La RueSan Francisco GiantsSee’s CandiesSofitel HotelMichael TakagawaTiVo, Inc.Vivace Restaurant

Helping Hands Event Leadership Donors Judi and Wilf JaegerLaw Offices of Cotchett, Pitre,

Simon & McCarthyCatherine M. KruttschnittMrs. Alert MoormanCorey, Luzaich, Pliska, de Ghetaldi

& Nastari LLPMr. and Mrs. Gregory H. MillerStuart P. Coxhead, Jr.Patricia and Donald SabatiniLucky ChancesDr. Thomas MackSarah and Carl RosendahlColleen and Geoff TateBorel Private Bank & Trust Company

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All-A-Board!

Melissa LukinExecutive DirectorDr. Jei AfricaClinical DirectorJuan AlvaradoOffice/Human ResourcesAdministratorDebbie Appel, Esq.Legal Program DirectorGiannina BarajasERP BilingualCounselor/AdvocateEva BertrandHousing Children’s ProgramCoordinatorHarvey BreslerDirector of FinanceLorena CardenasAccounting AssistantMaria CardenasShelter Bilingual CaseManagerIndira ChakravortyVolunteer CoordinatorKaren ClarkReceptionist/Data EntrySpecialistJessica Dayton, Esq.Staff Attorney

Lisa de GenesteDirector of ProgramsPatty Del CastilloERP BilingualCounselor/AdvocateVictoria DornBilingual Case ManagerMartha FigueroaERP BilingualCounselor/AdvocateDolores GalindoClient Support SpecialistNatasha GuestDirector of DevelopmentOlivia Horgan, Esq.Staff AttorneyShervon HunterTransitional Housing CaseManagerJennifer JimenezClient Support SpecialistValerie LinBookkeeperPatricia MezaraSupport Group FacilitatorRosemary MunizHousing DepartmentResidential Coordinator Brandi PainterDirector of Housing

Nuria PerezChildren’s ActivitiesCoordinatorKlealy Pineda-MenaShelter Bilingual CaseManagerTagi F. QolouvakiDirector of CommunityEducationCherie M. Querol MorenoCommunity OutreachCoordinatorEvelyn QuinterosClient Support SpecialistRhina Ramos, Esq., M. Div,Latino Outreach CoordinatorMarisol ReynaDirector of Client ServicesMisti RodriguezTeen Outreach CoordinatorCarlos Salinas, Esq.Staff AttorneyMirtha SotoClient Support SpecialistJanet R. SussmanDevelopment AssociateCandace Yu SimonPart Time Client SupportSpecialist

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CORA STAFF

Naomi R.Yunker, Chair

Marybeth Tahar,Vice-Chair

Daniel C. Rave,Treasurer

Elizabeth Hill, Esq., Secretary

In 2006 CORA’s Board of Directors voted in the following five outstand-ing new members:

These men and women come from a variety of backgrounds, including edu-cation, nonprofit, and private industry. As is true of all of our fourteen ded-icated board members, they share a commitment to end domestic violencein our community.

We’d also like to acknowledge those directors who have been re-electedand are now serving consecutive terms:

And finally, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the outgoing directors fortheir commitment and leadership:

Thank you CORA Board members past, present, and future. Because of youthe residents of San Mateo County continue to receive exceptional domes-tic violence prevention and intervention services!

Martha AyalaLeah Berlanga

Julio GarciaWendy Miller

Serene Williams

Naomi Yunker Board Chair

Marybeth TaharBoard Vice Chair

Daniel C. RaveBoard Treasurer

Elizabeth Hill, Esq.Board Secretary

Tom P. MarriscoloKim Milligan, Esq.Dr. Jennifer NormoyleDeborah Lee TorresKim Wininger

JoAnna CaywoodSheralynn Freitas

Rumana JabeenArron Jiron

Carol RamsayMichael TevisAlejandro Vilchez

Martha AyalaLeah BerlangaJulio GarciaTom P. MarriscoloWendy Miller

Kim Milligan, Esq.Dr. Jennifer NormoyleDeborah Lee TorresSerene WilliamsKim Wininger

OUR HEARTFELTGRATITUDE…

Over the last several years the Law Offices ofCotchett, Pitre, Simon & McCarthy have beenconsistent and loyal financial supporters ofCORA. Last year their generosity was simplyoverwhelming, they donated over $400,000 incy prés funds to CORA!

Cy prés funds typically result from class actionlawsuits when it is either impossible or imprac-tical to distribute the funds directly to the indi-viduals who were injured. In those situations, thecourt may order that the funds be used forgrants to benefit the class members indirectly oras nearly as possible in order to remedy orcompensate for the harm to the class members.The Law Offices of Cotchett, Pitre, Simon &McCarthy helped direct these funds to CORA.

The Law Offices of Cotchett, Pitre, Simon &McCarthy are among CORA’s most steadfastand loyal donors, not only for their cy prés gift,but for their ongoing support of our work, andfor often offering us gratis legal advice.

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