Staff & Leadership
Our Team
Erika Nnaji
Executive Director
Erika Nnaji is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a comprehensive clinical and administrative background built through her direct experience working in mental health, program development, and advocacy for systematic change.
Erika has held several roles within Every ONE Free since 2016, growing alongside the organization before stepping into her current role as Executive Director. She leads our nationally delivered services for survivors and has co-authored the majority of our program curriculum. Prior to her full-time transition to Every ONE Free, Erika served as a Clinical Therapist with the County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health, where she provided direct services to adults, youth and children. She maintains advanced certifications across several therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices.
Erika holds a Master of Social Work with a Community Leadership and Program Administration specialization from Azusa Pacific University, as well as a Bachelor of Social Work from California State University Los Angeles. Her academic foundation, combined with her lived experience of adversity and resilience, deeply informs her leadership at Every ONE Free. She remains steadfast in her commitment to empowering survivors, building organizational excellence, and advancing a culture rooted in dignity and purpose.
Our Staff
Kelly
Client Care Coordinator
& Lead Instructor
Michelle
Case Manager &
Client Advocate
Tracy
Instructor &
Client Advocate
Our Board
The Board of Directors provides governance, strategic leadership, and fiduciary oversight to ensure the long-term health and mission alignment of Every ONE Free.
Tamiko Chacon
Founder & Board Chair
Tamiko Chacon is the founder and board chair of Every ONE Free, an organization she launched in partnership with Purpose Church 15 years ago from a deep conviction to serve individuals impacted by human trafficking in the local community of Pomona, California. Her efforts to build Every ONE Free began with raising awareness, building partnerships with law enforcement, and creating simple ways for her Pomona neighbors to take part. Over her years as Executive Director, she led education of thousands of students, parents, and community members about the signs of trafficking and how to respond; hosted forums and trainings for churches, schools, and service providers; spoke at county fairs, community events, and conferences; joined county Anti-Human Trafficking Task Forces; and launched Freedom Bag Work Days, where volunteers packed backpacks filled with essentials for survivors. She transitioned from the role of Executive Director in 2025, but remains actively involved in Every ONE Free’s mission through her new role as board chair. Outside of this role at Every ONE Free, Tamiko serves as the Family Pastor at Purpose Church where she actively exercises her commitment to strengthening families and advocating for dignity and restoration in every community.
Karli Tanner
Board Member since 2023
Karli Tanner is a nonprofit leader and event strategist with more than 18 years of experience designing high-impact fundraising initiatives and community events. She has served on the Every ONE Free board since 2023, bringing expertise in nonprofit development, strategic partnerships, and large-scale event execution. In her professional role as Director of Development for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Karli leads fundraising efforts that generate over $750,000 annually, while her background in hospitality and corporate event planning strengthens her ability to create meaningful and engaging experiences. She is passionate about supporting survivors of human trafficking and advancing mission-driven work through collaboration and community engagement.
Jeremiah Kitchel
Board Member since 2024
Jeremiah (Jerry) Kitchel is a senior communications and development executive whose career has been devoted to advancing humanitarian organizations and educational institutions. Over four decades, he has led strategic fundraising, marketing, and donor engagement efforts for respected organizations including World Vision, International Aid, Open Doors USA, and Union Rescue Mission. His work has helped these organizations secure meaningful operational support for programs serving vulnerable populations both in the United States and internationally, including field engagement across Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia, as well as collaborative relief initiatives responding to global crises. In the education sector, Jerry has combined executive leadership with a commitment to strengthening mission-focused institutions and mentoring future communicators. As Director of Development at Foothill Christian School, he significantly expanded annual giving through thoughtful donor cultivation and community engagement strategies, while also enhancing the school’s broader communications and outreach efforts. As an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University, he helped design a new undergraduate public relations major and taught specialized courses focused on nonprofit organizations and social causes. Now in retirement, he finds deep fulfillment in continuing to serve mission-driven organizations, including his current involvement with Every ONE Free.
Cloyd Havens
Board Member since 2026
Cloyd is a retired attorney and adjunct professor. Cloyd’s legal practice primarily focused on transactional issues, including estate planning, business transactions, and advising non-profits. His teaching was also business-related in the School of Business at Azusa Pacific University. Cloyd has served on boards of several nonprofit organizations and has volunteered in the community for many years.
Victoria Allen
Board Member since 2026
Victoria (Vicki) Allen is a business attorney who specializes in matters of financial institution compliance, corporate governance, employment, contracts, and legislative and regulatory analysis. For more than 25 years, her practice has focused almost exclusively on the credit union industry, where she developed a deep appreciation for the nonprofit structure and its cooperative philosophy of “people helping people.” She previously served as regulatory counsel with the credit union trade association for California and Nevada, and has enjoyed opportunities over the years to serve as Vice Chair of Legislation for the California State Bar’s Consumer Financial Services Committee (Business Law Section), and as an adjunct professor of legal analysis and writing for first year law school students. Vicki holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Redlands with majors in business administration and music, and a Juris Doctor from the University of La Verne College of Law.
Natalie Sanchez
Board Member since 2026
Natalie Sanchez is a leader with a diverse background in small business ownership, community development, and school-based support. Passionate about advocacy, service, and using her skills to support and uplift others, Natalie has years of experience working within a public school district supporting students and families, and is a strong advocate for neurodiverse individuals, informed by both her professional experience and her role as a parent. She has served on her local PTA/PFA board for over a decade, including multiple years as president, leading large-scale fundraising efforts, programs and community initiatives. Natalie is also the owner of a custom invitation and design business, as well as the publisher of Macaroni KID Upland, Claremont & La Verne, where she connects local families with resources and events.
Julia Zuker-Brunzell
Board Member since 2026
Julia Zuker-Brunzell has over 20 years of fundraising experience for a variety of charitable organizations and causes. She has led efforts to organize charity galas, community car raffles, and many school events. As a previous volunteer supporting the Every ONE Free Illuminate Hope Gala, Julia’s contributions enabled the organization to raise over $30,000. She is passionate about using her experience to further expand the mission and reach of Every One Free as a board member.
Ruben Reyes III
In addition to his local leadership work, Ruben coaches emerging leaders and founders across Southern California. He has extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, volunteer mobilization, and organizational growth, helping mission-driven organizations increase their impact and long-term sustainability.
Ruben serves on the board of Every ONE Free because of his commitment to justice, human dignity, and the protection of vulnerable individuals. He is passionate about strengthening organizations that address the need for justice in local contexts.