Key Staff

Cameron Safarloo became the Chief Executive Officer for Hanna in April, 2021.

In February 2018, Dr. Smith was named Chief Clinical Officer for Hanna Boys Center.

A graduate of St. Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif., Scott joined the Hanna Boys Center staff in 1982 as a recreation program coordinator.

Erin Hawkins joined the Hanna Institute as Co-Director in October 2018. A dedicated community health and social justice advocate, Erin previously served as Director of Community Health at the Petaluma Health Care District.

Nick has an M.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts, with a concentration in Indigenous & De-colonial Arts from Goddard College, and a graduate certificate in Restorative Practices from the International Institute for Restorative Practices.

Father Gregory McGivern joined Hanna Boys Center as its chaplain in June 2017.

In this role, Marisa oversees all fund development—annual fund, major giving, planned giving, foundation grants, events, campaigns, etc.

Mr. David Yale, M.A. brings diverse professional experience to Hanna. A veteran of the US Navy, Mr. Yale was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal while serving as the Nuclear Power Plant Operator and Instructor aboard the USS Carl Vinson.

Courtney Jackson, M.A. has been at Hanna since 1998 and has served in a variety of roles, including youth counselor, recreation supervisor, head coach, athletic director, teacher, dean of students and assistant principal.