Administrative
Edwin Weaver, MSW
Executive DirectorEdwin@fbsmv.com
Edwin Weaver and his family came to the central coast in 2010 to serve the community as a Child Welfare Supervisor. As the Supervisor of the Assessments and Investigations Unit, he saw families devastated by the impact of Drugs, Alcohol and Gang Violence. Although he still believes in the mission and importance of Child Welfare, in the position of Executive Director of Fighting Back Edwin saw an opportunity to prevent some of the situations he witnessed at Child Welfare.
Edwin earned a Master’s in Social Welfare from UCLA and a Master’s of Theology from Fuller Seminary. Edwin has served as a pastor, a social worker, family pastor, school counselor, mentor and youth worker. His whole career has centered around helping families that are in trouble. He has dedicated his life to helping families and is committed to helping families who are not being successful find their way.
Currently Edwin serves on the Governor’s Children’s Justice Act Task Force, Santa Barbara County Board for Alcohol and Drug Problems. The District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force, Co-Chair of the Santa Maria School Attendance Review Board, Board member of Martha’s Meals, and is the Tobacco Use Prevention Education Coordinator for Santa Barbara County Education office.
Edwin is married to Julie a teacher and they have three children: Jake, Grace and Ean. Edwin and his family live in Santa Maria. Their favorite activities are going to the beach for some surfing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding or gardening in their backyard and watching their dog Volley and chickens play with each other.
Dawnette Smith
Programs DirectorDawnette@fbsmv.com
Dawnette Smith is the Programs Director for Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley. In this position, she is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of all FBSMV programs and services.
Prior to her employment with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, Dawnette worked in the real estate field and managed a small construction business along with her husband. During this time, Dawnette tragically lost her sister due to a drunk driving car crash, which has greatly affected her life. Through her loss she has committed to make a difference in the lives of others, which in turn has developed into a great strength for her.
Dawnette has worked in the Human Services field for nearly six years with a focus on prevention. She is passionate about the mission and services that Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley provides. She is invested in the long-term success and progressive improvement of the services we provide to families in our community.
Her personal strengths combined with her professional experience have proven to be a great asset to her in her work with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley. She has managed and provided oversight on multiple projects including federally funded projects such as the STOP ACT Alcohol Prevention project, Safe School Healthy Students programs, Drug Free Community activities and many other prevention and intervention projects.
Dawnette enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, fishing, bow shooting, and boating at the local lakes.
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing” – Edmund Burke
Shana Pompa
Programs DirectorShana@fbsmv.com
Shana Pompa is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has provided mental health and community-based services for youth and families for over 20 years. After receiving her master’s in psychology degree at California Polytechnic State University, Ms. Pompa spent the first 5 years of her career providing intensive in-home therapy, assessment, case management, and crisis services to children and their families through Santa Barbara County’s mental health services. In 2006, Ms. Pompa became a clinical supervisor in the Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) through Casa Pacifica and was promoted to Wraparound program manager in 2010. Ms. Pompa managed Santa Barbara County’s only SB 163 Wraparound program for 8 years.
Currently, Ms. Pompa is a Programs Director with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley and oversees educationally supportive services to foster youth and homeless families. Ms. Pompa is also a certified Community Resiliency Model (CRM) trainer and has provided trainings to community and county agencies throughout Santa Barbara County. Ms. Pompa’s summary of experience includes behavioral modification, family system therapy, program development, conflict resolution, and child and family advocacy.
In her free time, Ms. Pompa enjoys getting involved with her 2 small children’s sports and activities, binge-watching television series with her husband, traveling, and watching football.
Wendy Robles
Accounting ManagerWendy@fbsmv.com
Tomas Miza
Office AdministratorTomas@fbsmv.com
Samantha Yruegas
Development CoordinatorSamantha@fbsmv.com
SMBSD Program Staff
Jen Luna
Truancy Prevention, Program SpecialistJen@fbsmv.com
Taylor Elementary, Rice Elementary, Ontiveros Elementary, Tunnell Elementary, and Tommie Kunst JHS
Mineyra Maldonado Guzman
Truancy Prevention, Program SpecialistMineyra@fbsmv.com
Sanchez Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Jimenez Elementary, Libbion Elementary, and Arellanes Elementary/JHS
Karina Soto
Truancy Prevention, Program SpecialistKarina@fbsmv.com
Robert Bruce Elementary, Oakley Elementary, Bonita Elementary, Fairlawn Elementary, and El Camino JHS
Marianna Torres
Truancy Prevention, Program SpecialistMarianna@fbsmv.com
Alvin Elementary, Battles Elementary, Miller Elementary, Adam Elementary, and Fesler JHS
Sol Guerrero
Homeless Liason, Program SpecialistSol@fbsmv.com
Sanchez Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Jimenez Elementary, Adam Elementary, Miller Elementary, Battles Elementary, Alvin Elementary, Arellanes Elementary/JHS, and Fesler JHS
Gizelle Mincitar
Homeless Liason, Program SpecialistGizelle@fbsmv.com
Ontiveros Elementary, Taylor Elementary, Rice Elementary, Tunnell Elementary, Robert Bruce Elementary, Oakley Elementary, Bonita Elementary, Fairlawn Elementary, Tommie Kunst JHS, and El Camino JHS
Janet Garcia
Foundations For Success, Program SpecialistJanet@fbsmv.com
Foster Liaison services to all SMBSD schools
Mari Perez
Secure Families, Program SpecialistMari@fbsmv.com
Sanchez Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Jimenez Elementary, Adam Elementary, Miller Elementary, Battles Elementary, Alvin Elementary, Arellanes Elementary/JHS, and Fesler JHS
GUSD Program Staff
Tiara Bumanglag
Program SpecialistTiara@fbsmv.com
Homeless Liaison, Truancy Prevention, and Foster Liaison services for all schools
SMJUHSD Program Staff
Chastity "CJ" Johnson
Foundations For Success, Program SpecialistCj@fbsmv.com
Foster Youth Services and Conflict Mediation Services at Ernest Righetti High School
Steve Torres
Foundations For Success, Program SpecialistSteve@fbsmv.com
Foster Youth Services and Conflict Mediation Services at Santa Maria High School
Neida Bernal
Foundations For Success, Program SpecialistNeida@fbsmv.com
Foster Youth Services and Conflict Mediation Services at Pioneer Valley High School
Regina Salazar Ibarra
Foundations For Success, Program SpecialistRegina@fbsmv.com
Foster Youth Services, Homeless Youth Services, and Conflict Mediation Services at Delta High School
Lisa Coker
Homeless Liason, Program SpecialistLisa@fbsmv.com
Homeless Youth Services for Pioneer Valley High School, Ernest Righetti High School, and Santa Maria High School
Jocelyn Caudillo
Homeless Liason, Program SpecialistJocelyn@fbsmv.com
Homeless Youth Services for Santa Maria High School
Ramiro Ruvalcaba
Homeless Liaison, Program SpecialistRamiro@fbsmv.com
Homeless Youth Services for Pioneer Valley High School
Stephanie Tinoco
Homeless Liaison, Program SpecialistSteph@fbsmv.com
Homeless Youth Services for Ernest Righetti High School
Yadira Castellanos
Homeless Liaison, Program SpecialistYadira@fbsmv.com
Homeless Youth Services for Ernest Righetti High School
Young Adult Homeless Services Program Staff
Tara Dove Morales
TAY Case ManagerTara@fbsmv.com
Manuel Campos
Street Outreach CoordinatorManuel@fbsmv.com
Maricela Roldan
Rapid Rehousing CoordinatorMaricela@fbsmv.com
Prevention Program Staff
Brandie Peña
Behavioral Wellness Coalition Coordinator, Prevention SpecialistBrandie@fbsmv.com
Guadalupe Barradas
SB Co. Cannabis Educator, Prevention SpecialistGuadalupe@fbsmv.com
Monica Carrillo
SB Co. Cannabis Educator, Prevention SpecialistMonica@fbsmv.com
Audrey Guizar
STD Prevention SpecialistAudrey@fbsmv.com
Alyssa Limon
Tobacco Prevention SpecialistAlyssa@fbsmv.com
Gina Cortez
TUPE Prevention CoordinatorGina@fbsmv.com
Brandon Salazar
TUPE Prevention Specialist Brandon@fbsmv.com
TUPE Prevention and Education: Santa Maria
Leticia Robles
TUPE Prevention Specialist Leticia@fbsmv.com
TUPE Prevention and Education: Santa Maria
Daniel Ibarra Nuñez
TUPE Prevention Specialist Daniel@fbsmv.com
TUPE Prevention and Education: Mid County
Kimberly Panuco
TUPE Prevention Specialist Kimberly@fbsmv.com
TUPE Prevention and Education: South County
Board of Directors
Bob Bush, Vice President
Orcutt Union School District, Retired Superintendent
Bob Bush spent 42 years in the Orcutt Union School District, as a teacher at Patterson Road Elementary, Lakeview Junior High, Joe Nightingale, and Pine Grove. He then went on to be Principal at Patterson Road Elementary and Lakeview and Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent for Orcutt Union School District. He also coached multiple sports at Lakeview and Righetti High School. Bob retired in 2014. Click here for more information on Mr. Bush.
Carrick Adam, M.D., Secretary
Santa Barabara County Facilities, Medical Director, MSPH
Dr. Adam is a Pediatrician in Santa Maria and attended Tulane University. He is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics and is affiliated with Marian Medical Center. Dr. Carrick does training for the Santa Barbara County Probation Department and has served on the Board of Allan Hancock College.
Alice Patino
Alice Patino has served Santa Maria for many years. She began her career as a teacher, then a board member in the public school system, and holds various leadership positions with the City of Santa Maria, where she grew up and attended Allan Hancock College. In November 2012, she was elected as Mayor, becoming the first female Mayor in Santa Maria’s history. She has service in the Rotary Club of Santa Maria, the Minerva Club, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, Santa Maria Valley Republicans and other groups. For more information about Ms. Patino click here.
Holly Edds
Orcutt Union School District, Superintendent
Dr. Edds has been a member of the Orcutt Union School District’s management team for the past 16 years, most recently serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services since 2010. She also served as Principal of Joe Nightingale Elementary School for six years. Prior to coming to OUSD, Dr. Edds was a teacher and administrator in San Luis Obispo County in the Paso Robles Unified School District and San Miguel Joint Union School District as well as working for the Santa Barbara County Office of Education as a Program Specialist in their Migrant Education program. She has experience teaching both regular and special education, and holds multiple teaching credentials including a reading specialist certificate.
Steven Funkhouser
Starry Sky Coffee Company is a family owned and operated coffee shop located in Santa Maria California. The owners Steven and Hollie Funkhouser named the company after their daughters Skyler and Starr. Steven was born and raised here in Santa Maria and grew up watching local bands play in coffee shops along the Central Coast in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. In late December 2008 Steven & Hollie had the opportunity to open their first Starry Sky Coffee Company centrally located in the Student Center of Allan Hancock Community College and were open for business in January 2009. Steven has served on the FBSMV Board since 2016.
Matt Beecher
Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Interim Superintendent
Matt Beecher started serving as Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s interim superintendent in 2019. Beecher’s worked for the district for more than 16 years, and he served as the district’s chief business officer (assistant superintendent for business). He attended Cal Poly SLO, graduating with a bachelor’s in business administration specializing in accounting. He also has his CPA license. Before moving into the world of school finance, he spent six years in public accounting and five years working for a publicly traded company.
Jude Egan
Law Offices of M Jude Egan, Owner
M. Jude Egan, J.D., Ph.D, Certified Family Law Specialist, graduated law school at the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law in 2004. While working at a major international law firm in San Francisco doing civil litigation and land use work, he wrote his doctoral dissertation in Jurisprudence and Social Policy. Dr. Egan has litigated numerous cases in civil litigation and family law and enjoys a growing reputation drafting legal documents for estate planning. His practice serves English and Spanish speaking clients in Santa Maria, the Five Cities and Santa Barbara. Dr. Egan has published internationally in peer reviewed legal, trade and academic journals. He has taught disaster law, business law and Federal and state entitlements at the Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business, where he was commended by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster for his work drafting the National Nonprofit Relief Framework, by Catholic Charities USA for a policy paper ultimately adopted by the Centers for Disease Control, and for work with the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.
Antonio Garcia
Santa Maria Joint Union School District, Superintendent
Garcia currently serves as the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Superintendent. Garcia began his career as a high school teacher for the Whittier Union High School District before joining RUSD in 1999. He has served as an assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent of K-12 curriculum & instruction and worked for the Riverside County Office of Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and a master’s degree from Brown University.