Leadership Team
Ivelisse Bonilla
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Chief Legal Officer
Chief Legal Officer
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Ivelisse Bonilla
Chief Executive Officer
Ivelisse is an accomplished attorney and respected community leader with nearly three decades of legal experience. Before assuming the role of Interim CEO of The Primavera Foundation, she served as Primavera’s Chief Legal Officer, providing strategic legal guidance while helping advance the organization’s mission. In her expanded leadership role, she now oversees one of Southern Arizona’s most impactful nonprofit organizations while continuing to serve as its chief legal advisor.
Prior to joining Primavera, Ivelisse built a distinguished legal career representing employers and employees in complex employment law matters, with extensive litigation and mediation experience in both federal and state courts. She previously served as Deputy General Counsel for the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration in Washington, D.C., and has earned consistent recognition as one of The Best Lawyers in America in Employment Law and as a Southwest Super Lawyer.
Margarita Bauzá
Chief Operating and Advancement Officer
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Margarita Bauzá
Chief Operating and Advancement Officer
Margarita Bauzá is the Chief Operating and Advancement Officer at Primavera. She partners with the CEO in directing revenue generation, operations, and organizational alignment, while spearheading marketing, external relations, philanthropy, and grant acquisitions.
Margarita brings a diverse, cross-sector background to her leadership, spanning journalism, public relations, philanthropy, human resources, and military service. A former U.S. Army Civil and Public Affairs officer, her career includes extensive communication leadership roles. She previously directed executive communications at Northern Arizona University, communications at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, and corporate communications at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. She also led women’s and children’s hospitals communications at the University of Michigan Health System and served as an agency leader for the U.S. Hispanic market at General Motors.
Earlier in her career, Margarita was a staff writer for The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press. Her journalism has appeared nationally in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, and Teaching Tolerance, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Margarita holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Michigan State University. She is a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and holds specialized certifications from Columbia University’s Hechinger Institute, the University of Arizona Watts College, and the Veterans Yoga Project.
Estefania Featherston
Chief People and Programs Officer
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Estefania Featherston
Chief People and Program Officer
Estefania Featherston joined Primavera Foundation in February of 2025. As Chief People and Program Officer, Estefania is responsible for overseeing human resources, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and employee relations. She oversees employee development, leadership training, and developing and implementing comprehensive training programs to support the needs of the organization and staff. Estefania works in collaboration with senior leadership and the Interim CEO to achieve organizational efficiency, goals, and objectives. She will also serve as an internship instructor for BSW or MSW interns at Primavera Foundation.
Estefania is a native Arizonan, growing up in Rio Rico Arizona, 15 minutes from the Mexican border. She moved to Tucson in 2003 to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona, which she obtained in 2008.
While attending the University of Arizona, she was introduced to the world of social services, specifically behavioral health. Her first job in this field was working with at-risk youth in group homes. After 2 years, Estefania wanted to make a greater impact on the lives of the youth she served and became a case manager for a behavioral health agency.
Within a year of being a case manager, Estefania became a Clinical Coordinator, a lead for a case management team. Being in a leadership role and learning more about whole health and the systems that impact individuals and communities, she decided to get her Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). During her MSW program, she had the opportunity to intern for the late Congressman Raul Grijalva, learning firsthand about the impact policy has on individuals and our community. She received her MSW from Arizona State University in 2016. During this time, she became a Clinical Site Supervisor, overseeing Outpatient Health Homes. She held this title for 9 years. Estefania supervised outpatient clinics and their staff as well as facilitated various trainings for new employees, often stating, “training staff to serve our community” as being the most rewarding part of being an outpatient clinical supervisor. Developing leaders in the field of human services was, and continues to be, Estefania’s focus.
Outside of work, Estefania spends time with her family, keeping busy with her 3 sons, watching sporting events, eating good food, traveling when she can, and enjoying all the beauty Tucson and southern Arizona has to offer.
Cammie Dirrim
Chief Compliance & Finance Officer
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Cammie Dirrim
Chief Compliance & Finance Officer
Cammie Dirrim oversees reporting and compliance of all grants, as well as strategic oversight of the Primavera Foundation’s technology.
Christopher Dussault
Chief Maintenance and Property Management Officer
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Christopher Dussault
Chief Maintenance and Property Management Officer
Christopher Dussault joined the Primavera Foundation in October 2017 as a Maintenance Technician and a little over a year later, was promoted to Director of Facilities Management. He was most recently promoted to Chief Maintenance and Property Management Officer.
Dussault previously worked in transitional housing for homeless veterans. It was here that he found his passion for giving back. At Primavera, he has realized the deeper impact he can have in the community through his work in affordable housing.
He has led multiple property renovations, including projects at the Men’s Shelter and the historic Alamo Apartments. He also assisted in the logistics and rollout of the Primavera Resource Center.
Officers
Reyna León
Officer, Family and Women Shelter Services
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Reyna León
Senior Director, Family Pathways and Casa Paloma
Reyna joined the Primavera Foundation as a Family Resource Specialist at the Greyhound Family Shelter. Her leadership and vision led to her promotion as Senior Family Resource Specialist, where she played a key role in program development, producing the Family Pathways Shelter Program in 2017. A scattered shelter site model, which has significantly improved stabilization outcomes for families and children.
Reyna León is a proud first-generation graduate of The University of Arizona, earning her bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a minor in Spanish, graduating Magna Cum Laude. With two decades of experience in human services, behavioral health, and the nonprofit sector, Reyna has built a career rooted in compassion, advocacy, and community empowerment.
Her passion for helping others was deeply influenced by her mother—a hardworking, generous woman who consistently opened her heart and home to those in need. As the daughter of immigrants who came to the United States seeking better opportunities and safer housing, Reyna understands firsthand the challenges of housing and food insecurity. These early experiences shaped her commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
Reyna’s journey in social services began at a young age, volunteering at local elementary schools, delivering meals to seniors, and participating in community outreach events. Her professional path led her to work with families and children through Chicanos por La Causa, where she focused on case management and employment services for low income individuals and later with Arizona’s Children Association, where she supported both children and adults in the behavioral health field via case management services and facilitating and coordinating services for children.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Reyna expanded her impact by providing relief intensive case management services and connecting community members to vital resources. Her dedication and expertise led to her promotion as Program Manager, overseeing Family and Women’s Shelter Services. Her continued growth, program development expertise, policy and protocol creation led her to fulfill the role of Sr. Director of Shelter Services, which included all shelter programs at Primavera, including the Men’s Shelter, Family Pathways, Casa Paloma Women’s Shelter, and Drop-In Center. Now as an Officer, she is set to oversee all Primavera’s Family and Women’s Shelter services and transitional programs.
Josefina Torres
Officer, Project Action for Veterans
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Josefina Torres
Officer, Project Action for Veterans
Josefina Torres joined Primavera Foundation in June 2019 and has worked with Project Action for Veterans, serving veterans and assisting veterans in need of housing stability. She was recently promoted to Director of Project Action for Veterans in August 2024.
Torres is a United States Marine Corps veteran with a MOS of Correctional Specialist. After her active duty, she worked at the Pima County Juvenile Courts and CPES while she continued her education. She received an Associate degree in Business Administration from Pima Community College in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 2018. While attending the University of Arizona, she interned at the Arizona State House of Representatives, assisting with changing Arizona state laws.
Torres is a native of Tucson, AZ, but has traveled around the U.S. both while on active duty and for personal pleasure. She enjoys family time and serving her community and following veterans.
Pete Corrigan
Philanthropy and Donor Connections Officer
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Pete Corrigan
Philanthropy and Donor Connections Officer
Pete Corrigan is Primavera’s Philanthropy and Donor Connections Officer. Pete manages relationships with current and prospective donors to increase philanthropic support for Primavera’s mission and programs. Pete cultivates individual and corporate donors, developing personalized engagement and stewardship plans, executing fundraising events in partnership with Primavera’s communications and events team, and providing personalized communication to foster loyalty and giving. Pete joined Primavera from the University of Arizona, where he was Associate Director of Employer and Alumni Connections. He has deep connections with employers in Tucson, the state, and region, with business organizations (chambers, tech council), and with U of A alumni and the Tucson community. He supervises Primavera’s in-kind, event and volunteer coordinators and works collaboratively with the communications and events team and with senior leadership in establishing and executing priorities. Pete has an undergraduate degree in economics from DePaul University and a master’s degree in education from the University of Arizona. A native of Chicago, he has lived in Tucson since 1991. Prior to his roles at the University of Arizona, he was an Independent Floor Trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Directors
Jodii Weiner
Senior Director, Integrated Outreach Services
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Jodii Weiner
Senior Director, Men’s Shelter and Outreach Services
Jodii Weiner joined Primavera Foundation in January 2025 as the Senior Director of Men’s Shelter and Outreach Services. In her role, she oversees all aspects of the Men’s Shelter and mobile outreach and transportation.
Weiner earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, as well as pursuing a master’s degree at Hofstra University in Long Island, New York. She has a background in security operations and is trained to teach crisis intervention, de-escalation tactics and safety planning. While in New York, Weiner had an opportunity to work with adjudicated youth who suffered from substance dependency with the Department of Juvenile Justice.
In 2015, she relocated to Tucson, Arizona where she continued working in-depth with trauma-informed care, including high utilization and high-risk substance-dependent adults with co-occurring disorders. She also designed, implemented and supervised the admissions process, treatment planning, and the daily operations and policy and processes for over 120 individuals for an outreach crisis intervention and substance stabilization specialty program for 5½ years. Weiner has 10 years of leadership and staff development experience in the community mental health environment, as well as 8 years of specialty program development and grant proposal writing.
Stephen Pelaez
Senior Director, Workforce Development
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Stephen Pelaez
Senior Officer, Program and Workforce Development
Stephen Pelaez joined Primavera Foundation in November 2024 as Senior Officer, Programs and Special Projects.
Pelaez provides leadership, development, coordination, program oversight, quality assurance and evaluation of emergency services programs, including Shelter Services, Outreach and Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (HIP).
Pelaez is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of expertise in management, program development, and strategic planning across healthcare, non-profit, and social services sectors. He excels in creating innovative, solutions-driven processes to enhance organisational efficiency and achieve measurable outcomes.
His professional journey is marked by his ability to manage cross-functional teams, optimise data systems, and implement evidence-based practices. His previous roles include directing data and special projects at the United Way, leading clinical and vocational programs at UnitedHealthcare and La Frontera Arizona, and managing large-scale grant initiatives.
Holding an MBA with honours from the University of Arizona Eller School of Management and a Bachelor’s in Psychology, he combines academic excellence with practical expertise. He continues to pursue ongoing education with the current pursuit of Project Management Professional (PMP), coding, and evaluation certifications to further refine his skills in executing complex initiatives.
Pelaez is passionate about leveraging his leadership and analytical capabilities to drive meaningful change and foster community resilience in service with Primavera Foundation. Leveraging his skills and growth mindset, he leads the emergency services programs at the Primavera Foundation towards ongoing excellence in every facet of the services provided by his exceptional teams.
Sobeida Gutierrez
Senior Director, Programs and Operations
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Sobeida Gutierrez
Director, Programs and Operations
Sobeida Gutierrez joined Primavera Foundation in February 2026 as the Programs and Operations Director. In her role, she oversees all aspects of the AHCCCS Housing and Health Opportunities (H2O) program, Transportation and Operations departments. Before joining Primavera Foundation, Sobeida worked in behavioral health services, working with vulnerable adults in the community. Sobeida has over 15 years of experience in operations, management, and logistics.
Karen Caldwell
Director, Project Management
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Karen Caldwell
Director, Project Management
As Director of Project Management, Karen Caldwell leads and coordinates organizational projects that advance the Primavera Foundation’s mission and long-term strategic goals. She supports program infrastructure improvements and ensures that projects are delivered efficiently, collaboratively, and with a strong focus on community impact.
Born and raised in Tucson, Caldwell graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She has worked at the Primavera Foundation for more than 25 years, previously serving as Director of Workforce Development, where she oversaw Primavera Works and helped connect individuals experiencing homelessness or other barriers to employment with meaningful, above-minimum wage work opportunities.
Kristina Abril
Director, Community Development
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Kristina Abril
Director, Community Development
Kristina Abril’s professional interests lie in fostering effective communication and community engagement through evaluations and surveys. She strives to gather insights that can drive positive change and enhance the overall value of community programs and initiatives.
With a background in healthcare, leadership, and visual design, Abril oversees community development functions. She is committed to ensuring exceptional service for all Primavera clients, participants, and the community.
Outside of work, she has provided voluntary service as a hospice caregiver and emotional support to individuals and families in need.
Alina Martinez
Director, Housing Stability
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Alina Martinez
Director, Housing Stability
Carlos Santiago
Director, Men's Shelter
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Carlos Santiago
Men’s Shelter Program Manager
Carlos Santiago joined the Primavera Foundation in September 2025 as the Program Manager for the Men’s Shelter. Prior to that, he worked in the fields of law enforcement and the military for more than 20 years. He’s passionate about constant improvement to better serve participants, staff, and volunteers.
Managers
Ana Rivera
Women's Shelter Services Program Manager
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Ana Rivera
Women Shelter Services Program Manager
Ana Rivera joined Primavera in September 2024 as a Senior Resource Specialist at Casa Paloma. Within a year, she was promoted to Program Manager of Women’s Services in recognition of her leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving the community.
Prior to joining Primavera, Ana worked for the County Attorney’s Office as a Victim Advocate and has a strong background in the criminal justice system. Her professional experience has shaped her client-centered approach and strengthened her passion for helping individuals overcome barriers and achieve stability.
Ana is deeply compassionate and driven in her work, consistently striving to ensure individuals are connected to safe and stable housing. She is known for her caring nature, advocacy skills, and unwavering commitment to those she serves.
Outside of work, Ana enjoys spending time with her family. She is also a proud “Team Mom” for her daughter’s softball team, where she actively supports and encourages young athletes.
Justin Figueroa
Project Action for Veterans (PAV) Program Manager
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Justin Figueroa
Project Action for Veterans (PAV) Program Manager
Justin Figueroa is the Program Manager for Project Action for Veterans (PAV) at the Primavera Foundation, where he is dedicated to helping Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness obtain stable housing and access critical supportive services.
A proud Arizona native, Justin was born in Bisbee and raised in Sierra Vista. He served honorably in the United States Army for more than 16 years as a 13R Field Artillery WLR Specialist and deployed to Mosul, Iraq, in 2009. His military service continues to shape his commitment to serving those who have worn the uniform.
Justin is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and is passionate about improving the lives of Veterans through advocacy, collaboration, and community partnerships. As Program Manager, he leads efforts to connect Veterans with housing, employment, healthcare, and other resources that promote long-term stability and independence.
Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and giving back to the Veteran community he proudly served.
Celia Mendivil
Benefits Manager
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Celia Mendivil
Benefits Manager
Celia Mendivil, with the Primavera Foundation for over 22 years, has served her community by providing a variety of services, including financial capability and homeownership courses, financial coaching and housing counseling.
Currently, Mendivil oversees programs such as “Her Family,” a financial empowerment class for single mothers and their children; “Mis Abuelitos,” financial success services for grandparents and their grandchildren; and the “Siemer Project,” which provides assistance outside of school to help students succeed.
She has a certificate in business and administration from Pima Community College, is a HUD-certified housing counselor, and has completed homeownership and community lending certification through studies with NeighborWorks America.
Anna Nguyen
Communications Manager
Human Resources
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Anna Nguyen
Communications Manager
Anna Nguyen joined the Primavera Foundation in March 2022 as an Afterschool Coordinator. She was recently promoted to Communications Manager as of July 2025, where she is responsible for managing the beginning hiring stage workflow, communications and marketing, and procurement.
Before joining Primavera, Anna graduated with a Bachelor’s in Public Health and has worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities and youth. Her passion and creativity for helping the community will help contribute to the mission of Primavera.
Rosanne Loya
Resident Services Manager
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Rosanne Loya
Resident Services Manager
Rosanne Loya is the Resident Services Manager at the Primavera Foundation. Since joining the Primavera Foundation in 2014, she has worked in a few different roles, including transitional housing, eviction prevention and now resident services.
In her role, Loya works with Primavera’s affordable housing developments in the Tucson area, engaging with several agencies to offer referrals and training on life skills to individuals in need.
Her previous experience includes two years as a Resource Specialist in the Transitional Housing program for individuals and families. Along with helping women on the streets and domestic violence survivors acquire the confidence and fortitude to lead independent lives, she has worked as a Senior Resource Specialist at the Casa Paloma Women’s Shelter and with the Eviction Prevention Program at the beginning of the pandemic.
Loya is part of our full-time staff while working to complete her Bachelor of Science in Human Services online at Post University.
Originally from Tucson, she loves to travel and plans to retire from Primavera in the near future. She also cherishes the long-lasting connections she has forged with other partner organizations, participants, and residents in the surrounding area.
Anthony Juilianna
Maintenance Manager
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Anthony Juilianna
Maintenance Manager
Anthony Juilianna is the Maintenance Manager at the Primavera Foundation. He joined Primavera in August 2025.
Volunteer & Philanthropy Services
Sophia Smith-Gatto
Volunteer and Philanthropy Services Specialist
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Sophia Smith-Gatto
Volunteer and Philanthropy Services Specialist
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Sophia Smith-Gatto joined the Primavera Foundation in October 2025 as the Volunteer and Philanthropy Services Specialist, where she is responsible for managing in-kind donations and supporting events.
Before joining Primavera, Sophia graduated with a Bachelor’s in Applied Humanities with an emphasis in Public Health, and has worked in nonprofit development and event coordination for a variety of organizations. Her compassion and drive to make the world a better place help further the mission of the Primavera Foundation.
The Primavera Foundation has between 100-115 employees at any given time. Primavera Works, our temporary staffing agency, employs between 100-145 individuals a year.