Meet the Jodi House Staff
Lindsey Fry, Executive Director
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 have recently been appointed Executive Director of Jodi House, an organization doing such important work in the Santa Barbara community she loves.
Susan Cass, Program Director
A Santa Barbara native, Susan graduated from the Cate School and continued her education at Parsons School of Design and The University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art Studies in 2002. After living in several cities around the United States, Susan returned to her hometown in 2012. Her experience working in the field of education led her to Jodi House, where she spent her first year as Program Specialist and the last four as Program Director. Susan is proud to be a part of the Jodi House organization and hopes to continue to be a part of its growth for years to come.
Gabby Chambers, Case Manager
Gabby began her time at Jodi House as a volunteer during her sophomore year while attending the University of California, Santa Barbara. She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Applied Psychology. Joining us in August 2017, Gabby is our newest Case Manager here in Santa Barbara. She looks forward to furthering the impact of our Case Management program and is excited to assist brain injury survivors in achieving their goals via one-on-one, individualized support. Gabby has been active in the non-profit world since a young age and is happy to be a part of the Jodi House team.
Eleanora Shulman, Program Specialist
Eleanora Shulman recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology. Eleanora has a strong background in neuroscience and experience working with nonprofit organizations in the mental health field. She hopes to incorporate her knowledge and passion for neuropsychology to contribute to the growth of Jodi House and its members.
Jennifer Martinez, Ventura County Case Manager
Jennifer Martinez serves as Jodi House’s case manager in Ventura County, contracted through the Independent Living Resource Center. She has worked with, and for, people with all disabilities for the past eight years. Jennifer is proud of being born and raised in Military City, USA and it’s countless opportunities to befriend service men and women with TBI and PTSD; this ignited her passion for working with brain injury survivors to reach their maximum independence and self-sufficiency goals.
Board Members
President:
Adam Harcourt, DC
Functional Neurologist
Imagine X Functional Neurology
Secretary:
Sarah Sinclair
Advertising Director
The Santa Barbara Independent
Treasurer:
Kristin Chambers
Director of Finance
Santa Barbara Airbus
Andrew Chung
Financial Manager
American Riviera Bank
Jim Cook
Trust Officer
David Edelman
Nonprofit Consultant
Jim Marston, PhD
Affiliate Scientist
Smith Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Daniella R. Scioscia-Regencia
Attorney
Mullen & Henzell, LLP
Auxiliary Members
Stephanie Boumediene, MPH
Founder and President, SAJA Health and Consulting
Gayle Cummings, M.A.
Retired School Psychologist
Chris Janeway
Advertising Director
Plan Member Financial Group
Timothy Morton-Smith
Founder and CEO, Home Savi
Roger Roberts
Corporate Executive
Medtronic
Suzanne Weintraub
Vice President
Founder and CEO, Mariposa Project