I have been working with FRN for over 20 years, and I stay because it is so rewarding to work with families. And I get to see lots of babies, and I do love seeing the babies.
Cheri Hatanaka
Department: Leadership
Sonia Waters
Department: Direct Service Staff
Silvia Gonzalez
Department: Direct Service Staff
Specialty: Spanish
I love the work I do for families! When not working, I spend time with my family. I love taking pictures, and taught everyone at FRN how to take good selfies.
Emilee Leon
Department: Direct Service Staff
Specialty: Spanish
I have been with FRN more than 10 years now, and I have 3 children. When not busy helping families, I like playing practical jokes – but only on my co-workers.
Corina Samaniego
Department: Management
Specialty: Spanish
I am a program manager but I have a lot of extra jobs at FRN – as staff ask me for help with their computer or phone. In my spare time, I like spending time with my family, doing crafts and baking.
Betty Wong
Department: Direct Service Staff
Specialty: Cantonese
I was born in Hong Kong. It’s always my pleasure to help the community and Chinese-speaking families. I love purple. You would always see me with purple hair. I love traveling, shopping, trying out new restaurants, learning another culture.
Yaneth Maldonado
Department: Direct Service Staff
Specialty: Spanish
I have been working with the Latinix community since 2002, and I am still so excited to come to work every day. Personally, I love to shop, especially for beautiful shoes.
Nice to meet you!
Carol Cohen
Department: Management
I have been working with children with complex medical needs since 2006. One of the best parts of my jobs is bringing families to the annual Family Voices Health Summit to help families connect with their elected representatives.
Kanakavalli Kannan
Department: Executive Leadership
I think it is so important for parents to get the information and tools that they need to become great advocates for their kids. I originally connected with FRN to do that for my family, and now I am proud to share it with others.
Nice to meet you!
Eileen Crumm
Department: Executive Leadership
I love FRN because it is a community of people who are passionate about families and fierce warriors in advocating for children with disabilities. No place else like it.
Nice to meet you!