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Alexandra Murillo

Director

"Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, 'I’ll try again tomorrow.'" – Mary Anne Radmacher

Alexandra joins the BAYAC team with 10 years of National Service experience and a life long passion for youth development. She received her Bachelors degree in Sociology from UC Davis and her Masters degree in Counselor Education from San Jose State University. As a Bay Area native she is passionate about developing new leadership and supporting the social justice work of our local communities. With 3 children of her own, she is inspired by the commitment of those who serve our youth as teachers, mentors, coaches, recreation leaders, and educators.

Danise Sugita

Recruitment & Outreach Specialist

"Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another." - Yuri Kochiyama

Danise was born and raised in Southern California. She moved to the Bay Area to attend UC Berkeley, where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Asian American Studies. It was here that she developed her roots for community activism, and she continued her community work through AmeriCorps, both as a member as well as a staff member for several years. She fell in love with the thriving nonprofit sector in the Bay Area and made it her new home. Passionate about any forms of self expression, Danise loves going to museums and concerts and supporting local artists and musicians.

Noebie Sudaria

Regional Supervisor

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

Noebie Sudaria, also known as Bee, was born in the Island of the Philippines and raised in the City of SF since she migrated to the U.S. She has participated in many after school youth programs as a youth which grew her love for volunteering and community work. She started working at the age of 14 with the MYEEP program as well as volunteered and worked alongside amazing community leaders in the many non-profits organizations and youth programs in her Excelsior community, including the Boys & Girls Club, YMCA Urban Services, and Beacon Program before joining the Bay Area Community Resources family.

Sasha Todd

Regional Supervisor

"The sun still shines even when it's hiding." Winnie the Pooh

Sasha was born and raised in Virginia, and moved to California for college, where she earned her B.A. in Ethnic Studies, at Santa Clara University. Sasha has been passionate about social work since a young age, beginning with working with kids at the local YMCA in highschool. Sasha spent time in Santa Cruz working as a Registered Behavioral Therapist for children on the autism spectrum, and then as a Visit Supervisor for children in the foster care system. Sasha now lives in Berkeley, California, and enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family, and her dog Rosie. Sasha is excited to advise other professionals in the non-profit and community service world.

Sneha Gandhi

Regional Supervisor

"Success isn't about how much money you make. It's about the difference you make in people's lives." -Michelle Obama

Having worked in the education system for over ten years in the capacity of administrator, classroom teacher, and youth mentor, Sneha is determined to help empower the next generation of educators as they get their feet wet in the education sector. When she works with her fellow teammates and students, she focuses on empowering others through relationships. Sneha believes relationships and how we treat one another is a critical component in the work that we do. Through empowerment everyone can reach their full potential and take pride in their work with confidence and a passion that is unique to them! Sneha is also an AmeriCorps alumna having completed her service term with BAYAC.

Stuti Jharkhandi

Regional Supervisor

“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Stuti was born and raised in rural India and immigrated to the US in 2014, only to stay for 1.5 years. She then travelled extensively and lived in different countries in Europe and served farming communities and budding artists, made a global community for herself and moved back permanently in 2019. Prior to stepping into the Nonprofit sector, she worked in global consulting firms such as Mckinsey & Company, serving in their Public and Social sector . She is an active advocate for inclusive growth, diversity and sustainability. Her passion for creating a more equally secure world (food, health and education) has led her to join BAYAC. She is also a BAYAC Americorps alumni and is proud to have served a full-term. She lives in the city with her husband and a dog and starts her day with a cup of chai and newspaper. Practicing yoga, writing, cooking, are some of her favorite things to do.