EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP

Jennifer Hoffman

Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer has been leading the organizational growth and development of SEE since 2003. Her position working directly with programs from inception to more mature stages has provided her with a unique perspective on the effective growth and impacts of non-profits. Jennifer has served on the board and advisory committees for efforts relating to human rights and environmental conservation. She launched a social enterprise program within SEE titled Accountability which offers administrative and financial services to independent non-profit entities. Jennifer is the co-founder of the Southern California Fiscal Sponsors Network, a regional group that meets quarterly to discuss the unique aspects of fiscal sponsorship. She attended the Florida Institute of Technology and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Harvard University.

Trevis Bird

Chief Operating Officer

Trevis joins SEE with over a decade of operations, event, and marketing management experience most recently at CBS Radio and Entercom. He has produced hundreds of community and informational events driven to help promote and fundraise for nonprofits with hundreds of thousands of attendees. Trevis is passionate to work with the nonprofit sector and apply his experience for the greater good. Trevis supports the Chief Executive Officer, manages the daily operations, facilitates programs, and communicates with projects. He graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications.

ACCOUNTING

Janneyra Verduzco

Director of Finance

Kristina Kullmann

Finance Manager

Kristina brings over a decade of finance, accounting, and business operations experience to her role as Finance Manager at SEE.  She most recently worked for a Fin-Tech company that offers a platform for scholarship administration. Kristina enjoys working with companies that drive social and environmental impact which is why she is motivated to work with the SEE team.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from The Minnesota School of Business and has training and certifications in a variety of finance and business applications.

Justin Marvin

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Justin joins SEE with prior accounting experience throughout many levels of business financial operations. He has also worked in the preparation of budgets and financial reporting with analysis. Justin has spent time assisting charities focused on troubled youth and animal rescue. Justin graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems with a concentration in Accounting.

Marquis Siner

Supervisory Accountant

Marquis joins SEE with over five years of professional accounting experience. He is excited to use his skills and be part of an organization that is helping to make the world a better place. Marquis has always prioritized volunteering and giving back to the community. He works as a mentor for high school students as well as volunteering at his local food bank. Marquis graduated from Niagara University in Lewiston, New York with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting as well as an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Erie College in Buffalo, New York.

Alex Montiel

Staff Accountant

Alex Montiel is a Staff Accountant with four years of professional experience in accounting. In his recent position at Tri Star Sports and Entertainment, he managed business and personal entities for high-net-worth entertainers. Alex has exceptional experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, preparing budgets, and financial report analysis. He graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Alex is excited to be a part of an organization whose mission is to collaborate and empower projects, creating progressive change within our communities and beyond.

Salina Arafat

Staff Accountant

Salina brings over a decade of professional accounting experience to the North American professional landscape. She is a goal-oriented accounting and finance professional who has experience in managing audits, reviewing financial statements and analyses, maintaining corporate trust accounts, budgeting, and compliance. Salina graduated with an International Accounting and Finance degree from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto, Ontario.

Justine MacRae

Program Accounting Specialist

Justine most recently served as a 911 dispatcher for two years and has over 10 years of experience in customer service, sales management and office administration from the remanufacturing industry. She has a longstanding commitment to supporting charitable endeavors that improve the well-being of communities and as a result, she is proud to serve the projects at SEE. Justine works in conjunction with the Accounting Department and carries out office administration duties.  She enjoys working closely with SEE’s projects to provide the highest quality customer service.

Jack Leavitt

Staff Accountant

Jack joins SEE with an extensive background in accounting. He developed his senior-level accounting skills from working for the largest foodservice distribution company in the United States. Jack’s area of expertise lies in monthly financial closings, bank reconciliations, tax audits, and special audits. At SEE, Jack assists with processing weekly account payables and receivables. He attended school at State University of New York at Buffalo and is proud to be a part of SEE’s Accounting team.

ADMINISTRATION

Amber Segovia

Project Services Manager

Amber brings over 15 years of experience in customer service and sales management from the remanufacturing industry. She serves as the primary point of contact for all projects and supporters of SEE. Amber is at the center of all operations activity of the organization, ensuring the success of the daily operations while providing the highest quality of care and support. Additionally, she is the lead source for administrative support to the Executive Director and has a degree of involvement in each department of the operations. Amber is immensely proud to be working with SEE and providing individualized customer support to SEE’s projects.

Ashley Starr

Administrative Coordinator

Ashley is a detail-oriented administrative coordinator who has been working in the field for over 13 years. She is familiar working in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to customer relations, having worked for the mass media company NBCUniversal. Ashley has received accolades for her previous work including a reward for Employee of the Year. Ashley provides the SEE team with her skills in coordinating, organizing, and planning. She has a degree in Social and Behavioral Science from Pierce College in Los Angeles, California.

Monica Palma

Administrative Assistant

Monica joins SEE with over 10 years of customer service experience and over five years of providing administrative and clinical support to a non-profit organization. Her meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities has given her the opportunity to work on the development of a variety of projects in which she is very passionate. She is excited to contribute to SEE’s mission by providing administrative support to the team and to SEE’s projects.

Hailey Choate

Administrative Coordinator

Hailey has great experience with customer service and communication. Her primary role at SEE is focused on donation management while also assisting in various administrative tasks. Hailey’s interest and pursuit of an education in STEM has proven to be a great match in supporting the various SEE project partners that use science to solve local and global issues. Hailey received an education at Harkness Career and Technical Center in Cheektowaga, New York, and a degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services University in Boston.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Janet Platfoot

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Janet joins the SEE team with over 30 years of human resource experience. With her knowledge and focus on innovation, she will serve as the point of contact for all payroll and benefits matters. Janet has a long history of working as a human resources manager for non-profit entities. She is very passionate about working on projects with a philanthropic mission and looks forward to helping SEE employees and project partners. Janet received her Certified Payroll Professional certificate from the American Payroll Association, which she has been a member of since 1993.

Craig Jeffery

Senior Human Resources Director

Craig Jeffery joins SEE with over a decade of experience in Human Resources, the last eight years of which have been spent in leadership roles in healthcare systems. Prior to that, he worked in the Content Distribution space for a nonprofit media organization. Craig is excited to use his masterful skills to help SEE’s project partners thrive and achieve their mission. He holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration from California Lutheran University where he also completed his undergraduate studies in Communication.

Sean McWethy

Human Resources Associate

Sean is a management and human resource administration professional who has been working in the field for over 10 years. Sean’s experience in human resource’s includes full cycle recruiting, employee benefits, worker’s compensation, and guidance on employee policies and procedures. His background is in the manufacturing and restaurant industries, most recently a granite countertop company which utilized a GO Green recycling system to help protect the environment. Sean graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

COMMUNICATIONS

Clarise Compton

Communications Associate

Clarise is a passionate activist and storyteller with over five years of experience in nonprofit marketing and management.  She takes her skills in writing and organizational branding seriously for causes that focus on social justice and protecting the environment, which is why she is so proud to be working with SEE. Clarise provides ongoing communications with projects and leads marketing campaigns for SEE’s transformative projects. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Media Studies.

Paul Fanning

IT & Security Specialist

Paul is an experienced IT professional with over 25 years in information security, systems administration, network operations, and computer programming. He holds security certifications from (ISC)² as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and has a Security+. He earned a Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance from Norwich University. He is pleased to be able to use his specialized skills and support projects focused on social and environmental justice.