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About PPSC
More than 50 years of people helping people.
Petaluma People Services Center helps people find support, build stability and stay connected to community, always grounded in dignity, compassion and the belief that people thrive when they have the right support at the right time.
Our approach
People’s lives don’t fit neatly into programs.
As the needs of our neighbors have evolved, so have we. Today our work centers on three Pillars of Focus: Senior Services, Mental Health Services and Youth Services. Through 13 core programs and more than 22 essential services, we support thousands of people each year with practical, person-centered care.
We meet people where they are, connect them to the support they need and work alongside trusted community partners to create pathways toward stability, resilience and self-sufficiency. Our focused approach lets us deepen our expertise, strengthen partnerships and make a greater impact for the people and communities we serve.
Three pillars. One purpose: People Helping People.
Our team
The people behind the work.
A dedicated staff of counselors, case managers, mentors, crisis responders, cooks and coordinators serves our community every day.
Jenifer Weiss
Executive Director
Carolyn Buck
Director of Senior Services
Yensi Jacobo
Director of Youth Services
Joseph Jackson
Director of Mental Health Services
Darlene Follansbee
Controller
Tara Bekey
Head of Human Resources
Samrat Basyal
Communications and Community Engagement Manager
Darlene Barrett-Garrahan
Administrative Operations Manager, Youth Services
Martin Tevaseu
Diversion Manager, Youth Services
Kota Vanhook
SAFE Team Program Manager
Tracy Gentry
Kitchen Manager, Café 211
Board of Directors
Guided by our community.
Cati Young
Board President, Bank of Marin
Suzanne Tucker
One Stop Graphics
Molly Knoderer
Legacy Concierge Services
Erin Masako Wilkins
Herb Folk
Iliana Madrigal
NorthBay Labor Council
Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq.
Law Offices of Omar Figueroa
Matthew Larrabure
RBC Wealth Management
Cheryl Dillon, RN, BSN
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael
Anthy O’Brien
Top Speed Data
Diana Gomez
Attorney, Santa Clara University
Elece Hempel
Visit us
Two locations in South Sonoma County.
Headquarters
Rohnert Park
6800 Hunter Dr., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Join our team.
We’re always glad to meet people who believe in people. Send your resume and the role you’re interested in.