Leadership

Lindsey became Executive Director of Jodi House in February 2018. After earning her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2006, Lindsey began her career in the nonprofit sector at Gilda’s Club New York City, a worldwide cancer support community. She went on to attain her M.S. in Public Policy and Nonprofit Management from The New School in 2012, and after five long winters spent in New York City, Lindsey returned home to her sunny native Southern California in 2013. Lindsey is passionate about improving the health and outcomes of vulnerable and marginalized people and is thrilled to be the Executive Director of Jodi House, an organization doing such important work in the Santa Barbara community she loves.

Gabby‘s time at Jodi House began in 2015 when she served as a program volunteer while attending college at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Upon earning her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Psychology, she was hired as Jodi House’s Case Manager in 2017. Gabby went on to become Jodi House’s Program Director, and earned both her Master’s of Public Administration online through Arkansas State University and her Brain Injury Specialist Certification through the Brain Injury Association of America. Gabby oversees Jodi House's programs, and works to expand services to help brain injury survivors in the Santa Barbara community and beyond.

Michaela graduated with a B.A. in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara’s College of Creative Studies. In her previous positions, she has greatly enjoyed working with people in clinical, teaching and research capacities. In addition to growing up in a family of mental health professionals, her research in neurobiology and neuroimaging fostered her deep interest in brain science. She began her time at Jodi House as a volunteer in 2019 and immediately loved working with members and staff. Michaela’s time as a volunteer taught her the immense importance of social support for the brain injury survivor community. As Case Manager, she is excited to help Jodi House members set and work towards their goals, large and small.

Nicole Janikowski serves as Jodi House’s San Luis Obispo County Case Manager. Nicole has worked in the behavioral health field and non-profit sector for the past 16 years. Her diverse roles have included Residential Care Manager for individuals with developmental disabilities, Behavior Health Technician, Community Advocate, and Youth Engagement Specialist. She holds certifications in Trauma-Informed Practices and Integrated Care. She is passionate about helping others who are underserved.

Zoe is a recent graduate from University of California Santa Barbara where she earned a B.S. in Psychological and Brain Sciences. She has a great passion for working with individuals with cognitive impairments, especially in the senior community. Through previous positions in the healthcare field at Cottage Hospital, she has experienced a wide variety of brain injuries and physical impairments which fostered her compassion and motivation to help people navigate through a traumatic and confusing period in their lives. She is excited to join the Jodi House team and support their members to thrive in their recoveries!