Our Team

Secure Beginnings / Our Team

The Secure Beginnings Team

Renee Mandala, M.A. Psychology, B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work, B.A. Early Childhood Education

Executive Director

renee@securebeginnings.org
805-646-7559 x110

Andrea Haffner, M.A., L.M.F.T. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Senior Clinical Advisor

andrea@securebeginnings.org
805-646-7559 x2

Sarah Bowen, Postpartum Doula, Professional Childcare Provider

Administrative & Operations Specialist, Class Facilitator

Ali Danch, MPH, MSW, ASW

Administrative Support Specialist, Class Facilitator

Blanca Fernandez Belmontes

Diaper Bank Coordinator & Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Facilitator

diapers@securebeginnings.org
805-646-7559 x6
(For Spanish/Para Español: 805-646-7559 x5)

Emma O'Brien, BSN-RN, IBCLC, RN

Breastfeeding CareLine & Clinic

Ellyn Jarvis, B.A. Psychology

Class Facilitator

Eliza Ann Mitchell, MA, MFT, ATR-BC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist

Class Facilitator

Terra Solecki, B.A. Psychology

Class Facilitator, Parent Consultant

Adrienne Hoskins, M.A. Human Development, Early Childhood Education

Class Facilitator, Parent Consultant, Anti-Bias, Child Development & Children's Music Specialist

Siobhan McDevitt, L.M.F.T. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Class Facilitator

Jessica Donahue, B.S., B.A. Human Development, Early Childhood Development

Class Facilitator, Parent Consultant

Tania McCracken, CPM, Licensed Midwife

Class Facilitator

Martha Lepine B.A., Multi-Subject Language Credential, Bilingual Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development Credential

Bilingual Parent Consultant

About Us

Secure Beginnings was established in 2007 as a 501(c)3. Formerly known as The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center.

Call us at (805) 646-7559
Visit us at 555 Mahoney Ave #2, Oak View, CA 93022

Write to us at PO Box 285, Ojai, CA 93024

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