Shellena Eskeridge

Executive Director | She/Her/Hers

Shellena has spent all of her career fighting to prevent child abuse and neglect, strengthen families, and end youth homelessness. She brings immense experience working with nonprofits that provide direct, social and supportive services to low-and no income youth and families experiencing chronic poverty, homelessness, and significant mental health and substance use challenges. Shellena spent the last five years designing, developing, and implementing innovative programs for youth experiencing homelessness. She obtained a master’s degree in social work from Washington University in Saint Louis and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker holding clinical licenses in the state of Missouri and California. Shellena has worked as a clinician and clinical supervisor, providing therapy to children and families, and supervision for master level interns and associates.

Biniam Haile

Finance Director | he/him/his

As Finance Director, Biniam envisions a future where our agency continues to thrive, supported by sound financial management and a shared commitment to our mission. With a strong background in financial management and a passion developed from 20+ years of work experience in nonprofits, Biniam provides financial leadership that strengthens HPP’s ability to make a difference. He specializes in building and managing effective and streamlined financial systems. Biniam has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Asmara and he is a CPA candidate of the state of California.

Kristin Hatch

Development Director | She/Her/Hers

With 20+ years in nonprofit development focused on social services and education, Kristin serves as the agency’s Development Director, managing ~8M in private funding. She has bachelor’s degrees in English literature and women’s studies from the University of Michigan and an MFA from the University of Iowa’s Writers’ Workshop.

Lilli Milton

Director of Programs - Community & Clinical Services | She/Her/They

Lilli provides direct management to HPP’s clinical services and community programs. She is responsible for program operations, while also collaborating with inter-agency partners to ensure programs and services best meet community needs. At HPP Lilli has worked as a case manager, program manager, clinical supervisor and program consultant, and she is currently a member of the agency's executive team. Prior to joining HPP, Milton provided counseling and crisis services, as well as substance abuse and recovery support to adults with co-occurring disorders. Lilli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW degree (with an emphasis in Community Mental health) from the University of California, Berkeley.

Yelena Nedelko

Deputy Director | She/Her/Hers

As Deputy Director, Yelena focuses on crafting an environment where high-quality programs and services thrive. She leads key initiatives that contribute to HPP's sustainability, impact, and innovation with an approach that is informed by equity-centered practice, improvement science principles, and mindful leadership. She ensures that HPP's programs are not only impactful but continually evolving and adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Prior to joining HPP, Yelena spent over a decade supporting nonprofit organizations and hospitals with program planning, implementation, and evaluation. She holds a master’s degree in public health from University of California, Los Angeles.

Martha Ryan

Founder | She/Her/Hers

Martha’s journey to creating the Homeless Prenatal Program began in Africa. After a 10-year stint as an ICU nurse at San Francisco General Hospital, Martha returned to Africa, where she had been a teacher for the Peace Corps years before. In Somalia and the Sudan, Martha worked in refugee camps where she created a Community Health Outreach Program, a program she would later replicate at HPP. Martha is a Nurse Practitioner, and holds an MPH in Maternal and Child Health from the University of California, Berkeley and a BA in Modern Languages from the University of San Francisco. After 30+ years at the agency’s helm, Martha is now acting in a Founder role that is dedicated to expanding agency services with the construction of a new, mixed-use property neighboring HPP. This project will combine a range of HPP services with 74 units of affordable, permanent family housing.

Laura Springer

Director of Human Resources & Operations | She/Her/They

As HR & Operations Director, Laura has direct oversight over all aspects of HPP's Recruitment/Hiring, Performance Management, Benefits, Payroll and Building and Program Operations. During her 11 years at HPP she has supported HPP as it has grown from a staff of 65 to 100+. She has Bachelor's degrees in English Literature and Economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz.

Monica Steptoe

Director of Housing | She/Her/Hers

Monica has worked in the nonprofit sector for the past 30 years. She has worked with homeless youth/adults, as well as in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence support, substance use, criminal justice and chronic illness. Monica received a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Eden Woldemariam

Director of Programs - Wellness & Family | She/Her/Hers

Eden started her journey with HPP as a Social Work intern in 2005. After graduating from San Francisco State University, she joined HPP in 2006. She worked as a Case Manager for families struggling with addiction and child welfare. After years of doing direct service work with clients, she moved to managing different programs. With over 15 years of client work experience, Eden serves as the agency’s Director of Case Management and Capacity Building. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work and is committed to social justice.