Nadia joined CALICO in August 2018 as a Child Interview Specialist. As a native Spanish speaker, she was able to conduct interviews in Spanish when needed. She added to her duties in 2021 by becoming CALICO's Victim Services Coordinator. In December 2024, Nadia became CALICO's Executive Director. Prior to joining CALICO, Nadia worked at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office as a Victim/Witness Advocate. Nadia has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

​Favorite Childhood Book: The Secret of Nimh - Robert C. O’Brien

Favorite Childhood Game or Activity: Playing Operation

Current Hobby: Landscape photography

Mara joined CALICO in September 2024. Prior to that, she worked as an office manager at a nonprofit foster family agency, where she facilitated a support group for teen girls. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, East Bay. In her role at CALICO, Mara helps maintain a warm and welcoming environment for clients, partners, and staff.

 

Favorite Childhood Book: The Velveteen Rabbit - Margery Williams

Favorite Childhood Game or Activity: Swimming

Current Hobby: Cooking, travelling, being outdoors

Kristy joined CALICO in 1997 and works as a Forensic Interviewer and CALICO’s Training Coordinator. Since 2015, Kristy has also been the statewide training coordinator for the Children’s Advocacy Center of California (CACC) program. Kristy has conducted trainings throughout California and the US. Before CALICO, she was part of an MDT that went to Zambia to train their national police force and Zambian prosecutors on child forensic interviewing. Kristy is a tenured faculty member at John F Kennedy University. In 2012, Kristy received the National Children’s Advocacy Center’s award for Outstanding Service Award.

Favorite Childhood Book: The Little Mermaid - Hans Christian Andersen

Favorite Childhood Game or Activity: Horseback riding on my giant, Billy

Current Hobby: Avid bike rider, but hates hills!

Bertha started working at CALICO in January 1999. Since her start, Bertha has conducted almost 6,500 forensic interviews! Bertha works closely with all of our partner agencies and answers all of CALICO’s after-hours and weekend pages. In addition, Bertha facilitates Spanish peer reviews for Spanish-speaking forensic interviewers throughout the state. Before CALICO, Bertha worked for Alameda Alliance providing psycho-social case management to HIV+ clients. She also was the HIV Testing Coordinator for two hospitals and five clinics and an HIV Outreach Coordinator.

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Favorite Childhood Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl

Favorite Childhood Game or Activity: Riding my bike around the neighborhood for hours

Current hobby: Traveling around the world and her current favorite place is anywhere!

Stephanie joined CALICO in September 2024. She previously worked as a Victim Advocate with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Victim Services Division. Stephanie holds a degree in Sociology and Criminology from San Jose State University and earned her Paralegal Certificate from San Francisco State University.

 

Favorite Childhood Book: Green Eggs and Ham - Dr. Seuss

Favorite Childhood Activity: Riding my bike in the neighborhood with my sisters and friends

Current Hobby: Running ​

Alexis joined CALICO in January 2022. Before becoming Family Advocate, Alexis was an ABA therapist in an autism program for NHUSD for 15 years and worked as a Registered Behavior Technician for Kadiant LLC for 7 years.  She has a B.S. in Psychology.

 

Favorite Childhood Book: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - John Steptoe

Favorite Childhood Activity: Reading and playing

Current Hobbies: Reading and cooking

Bianca joined CALICO in September 2024. Prior to joining the team, she worked in customer service and volunteered with Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), supporting system-involved youth through mentorship and resource navigation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, East Bay.

 

Favorite Childhood Book: Sideways Stories from Wayside School - Louis Sachar

Favorite Childhood Activity: Pool days with my siblings and playing the Wii

Current Hobbies: Going to the GYM!

Holly Fleming is the Program Director for CALICO’s Children’s Advocacy Centers of California (CACC) program. She joined CALICO in 2014 as a Forensic Interviewer. Before that, Holly worked in a community clinic as an MFT trainee providing counseling to adults, children, and families. Holly holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Some of her recent accomplishments include completing a Trauma Justice Fellowship with the Women’s Policy Institute and sitting on the Equity Advisory Group for the All Children Thrive – California Initiative.

 

​Favorite Childhood Book: Stellaluna - Janell Cannon

Favorite Childhood Activity: Playing with Barbies

Current Hobbies: Reading, surfing, skiing, and seeing live music​​​​

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