Jessica Lehman Hirsch, PsyD, LCSW – Early intervention and multi-generational psychological and social issues are very important to Jessica, and she is particularly aware of the concerns facing immigrants and adopted children. With 35 years of clinical experience in private practice, she has specialized in working with parents and young children with developmental issues. She received her master’s degree in social work from USC and her PsyD in psychoanalysis from the Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies. She developed a curriculum for the Extension Division of LAISPS on Infancy, Early Childhood and Parent Psychotherapy, and she currently teaches and oversees the program. She is now 3 years retired and focusing her professional energy as WIN’s Board President. 

Emily Bever, MSOD – Emily has over two decades’ experience in human resources, organization development, coaching and change management. She has progressive experience with a variety of media operations – including content distribution, engineering and technology, business news, local news, and currently the production services and facilities for all types of content creation.

Emily joins the board to bring her experiences with training, organizational design, DEI programs and conflict resolution to help advance WIN’s organizational sophistication as it continues to grow, supporting more children and families in need across LA neighborhoods.  She has earned her Masters in Organization Development from Pepperdine University and her undergraduate from Marquette University.  Emily finds her opportunity to be part of WIN’s board even more meaningful as she and her husband have recently become new parents to their lively son.

Michael Aaronson, MBA – Mike is the Senior Vice President of Audience for Hyper Hippo Entertainment, a mobile game developer and publisher headquartered in Canada. He previously worked in digital distribution and global strategy at NBCUniversal Pictures Home Entertainment and began his career in strategy consulting with LEK Consulting.

As a successful entertainment and digital media executive, Mike brings strategic and financial planning, digital media, and marketing knowledge to WIN. His wife currently serves as the Chief of Pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente in Panorama City, which has given him tremendous perspective on pediatric health issues and the practice of preventative care to improve patient outcomes. He has been active on the fundraising committee for Encino Sherman Oaks Girls Fast Pitch Softball League and spent time volunteering with The Giving Spirit to pack and distribute survival kits to the homeless in LA.

Johanna Harris, Esq. – CEO, Hire Fire and Retire LLC – Johanna is CEO of Hire Fire and Retire LLC. She has authored Use Protection: An Employee’s Guide to Advancement in the Workplace, and Providence Rules, stories of neighborhoods, communities, and city governance, and provides seminars and training in disability law and discrimination, and investigations of fraud, falsification of records, bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

Johanna is an incorporator of Providence Foundation and has served on the boards of Stages of Freedom, Preserve Rhode Island, Friends of Fox Point Library, Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, Waterfire Providence, Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation, Ellis  Memorial, and Club Passim. She also served as Commissioner of Providence Board of Licenses, Senior Counsel for State Street Bank, Senior Managing Counsel at BankBoston, and trial attorney in the Solicitor’s Office, U.S. Department of Labor.

Johanna received her juris doctorate from Villanova University Law School, and certification and training at American Arbitration Association Mediation Program, and Brookline Police Academy. She is a recent transplant from the east coast and eager to make a positive difference in her new community.

Ana Kehrberg, MBA – Director of Account Management – Global Digital Distribution, HBO – Ana is Director of Account Management – Global Digital Distribution at HBO. She is an accomplished sales and marketing leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in digital media, business development, and brand strategy marketing in the entertainment and consumer products industries.

Ana has successfully managed teams, delivered profitable revenue growth, built relationships with partners, negotiated digital licensing agreements, and optimized profit and loss statements for global brands.

Ana is a fundraising volunteer for Multiple Sclerosis Society since 2009 and at Harvest Home since 2017. She is Co-chair for Women@HBO’s event committee and has piloted public speaking workshop series.

Natalie Levine, LCSW – Natalie is mostly retired from her 40-year career in the mental health field, where she recently served as Program Director of Family Services of Santa Monica, a division of Vista del Mar Child and Family Services. Natalie’s career highlights a commitment to the provision of high-quality mental health services to underserved communities and participation in the development of a variety of programs targeting prevention and early intervention services.

She brings to WIN many years’ experience as a clinician and administrator in a local, community-based, county mental health contract setting. Natalie earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley.

Daniel Nowicki, Esq. – Daniel is an attorney at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and works on a wide variety of high-stakes litigation matters—both at the trial level and on appeal.  He also has advised for-profit and non-profit boards on issues relating to compliance and best practices. 

Daniel joined WIN so that he could use his breadth of experience to help WIN achieve its goals and assist children and families in need.  He earned his Juris Doctor from the New York University School of Law, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Lourdes Santiago – Lourdes brings decades of experience with community organizing and community leadership to the WIN board. She credits her father for firmly rooting her upbringing in the Zapotecan practice of Guelaguetza or the “mutual exchange of gifts and services” which she carries forward with her today. Santiago previously was an active participant in the parent committee meetings for her daughter’s Children First Early Head Start program.

Currently, Santiago is deeply involved in WIN’s family and community event program and is a valued advocate and voice on WIN’s Community Voices Group.  She has experience planning events, conducting community outreach, and mentoring other emerging community leaders within her parent groups. Lourdes Santiago and her husband are proud parents of two young daughters aged 4 and 14. 

Marta Gomez – Marta brings over 25 years of experience in the social services sector, with a strong passion for early intervention services. As a Client Services Manager at Harbor Regional Center, she leads a team of service coordinators who support families with children ages 0–5 experiencing developmental delays or disabilities.

Marta has deep roots in underserved communities and a longstanding commitment to WIN, having supported the organization’s growth for over 15 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and is honored to continue her service to WIN in this new role on the Board.

Ashley Hernandez – Emmy Award-winning bilingual journalist and communications strategist, leverages over 15 years of experience to deliver impactful results. At CBS News, she currently leads creative and editorial strategies, reaching an audience of 15 million+ through social media platforms, streaming, and traditional broadcast channels. Ashley has a background in high-pressure news environments which has honed her expertise in crisis management, logistical planning, and compelling storytelling.

Ashley received her BA in Journalism from the University of Southern California and her MBA in Organizational Leadership and Management from Pepperdine University. This combination of skills has enabled her to successfully expand into corporate communications, where she has served as a strategist and consultant for national and international companies.

As an Angeleno, Ashley is passionate about using her talent for crafting compelling, data-driven narratives to support WIN’s efforts to increase engagement from both volunteers and donors to the benefit of children and families in need across LA neighborhoods.

Frankie Coelho (they/them) –Frankie brings more than 13 years of experience in higher education, leading projects and initiatives across finance (accounts payable/receivable), human resources, operations, and customer experience. They are currently pursuing an MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management, with an expected graduation date of May 2026, and plan to continue their career in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. 

With an undergraduate background in English Literature and Education, Frankie began their career in youth development and education policy, supporting students and communities from primary education through higher education. They are deeply committed to helping communities thrive and are especially passionate about investing in youth, believing that the emotional and skills-based development of the next generation of leaders is more critical than ever. 

Their volunteer experience includes service with UNICEF, WWF, BUILD SF, Mango Tree & Help the Aged in Goa, India, UCLA Anderson, and committees within the University of California system. Frankie is honored to support Westside Infant-Family Network’s mission to strengthen children and families in the community.