Agency & Program Team Leads

At Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, our dedicated team is committed to our Matthew 25 mission by uplifting the lives of individuals and families through compassionate and trauma-informed services and transformative programs that foster hope and resilience in our communities. With diverse expertise spanning philanthropy, outreach, financial management, and community services, we work collaboratively in a one-team environment to create lasting change for those in need. Our passion for service is evident in every initiative we undertake, driven by the belief that every person is created in God’s image and deserves dignity, support, and the opportunity to thrive as we strive to build a brighter future together.

Administration

Chief Executive officer

Appaswamy “Vino” Pajanor

Chief aDVANCEMENT officer

Jennifer Pillsbury

Chief PEOPLE officer

Cynthia Fritz

Chief pROGRAM & impact officer

Faith O. Espejo

Chief Financial officer

Michael D. Reynolds

Controller

Christy Huerto

Director of Community & Parish engagement

Rachel Morineau

Director of Philanthropy

Vacant

Director of Communications & marketing

Kimberly Ortiz

Director of Outreach – Imperial Valley

Guadalupe Rodriguez

Executive Assistant & Administrative Services Manager

Irma “Edie” Escareño

Programs

Director of Community Services

Stephanie Alvarez

Director of Homeless Services

Antoinette Fallon

Director of Refugee & Immigrant Services

Cassandra Castellanos