Board & Staff

Ana began her career with Lighthouse in 2013 as a Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist. That position allowed her to reach out to all of Placer County, offering Lighthouse services and providing education, while in collaboration with other Placer County organizations. She quickly worked her way through the ranks, promoting her to her current position of Family Resource Center Manager. One of her biggest passions is helping people. Her current position of a of Family Resource Center Manager allows her to do that. In 2013, Ana graduated with an Associate of Art degree in Early Child Development.

Throughout my customer service career, I have always enjoyed assisting others. As a mother of three children, I understand the importance of empowering individuals and strengthening families in our community. I look forward to helping families find support services and resources in our community.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and exploring new activities.

Kania Ramirez appreciates that her position as Bilingual Family Support Specialist allows her to continue her passion of helping people. This experience allows her the opportunity to provide community members with resources and programs provided by Lighthouse. Prior to coming to Lighthouse, Kania spent several years in retail management, while pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Development. Her goal is to continue to provide the valuable resources, while building a strong community, to those whom are striving for an improved quality of life. Kania is married to a U.S. Army Veteran, and is a mother to two young boys. In her spare time, she enjoys building LEGOs and playing board games with her sons, walking her dog and watching movies as a family.

Fatima is grateful of having the opportunity to work for Lighthouse as a Bilingual Family Support Specialist. This position allows her to help her community by providing resources and information about Lighthouse programs to community members. She has customer service and organizational skills obtained through the retail and manufacturing fields. Her interest in serving her community through Lighthouse began when she was a volunteer at our organization back in 2016. Since then, she has become a mom of one, and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento.

After attending college at the University of Colorado where she studied architecture and design, Julie returned to her native northern California area to attend CSU Sacramento. After college, she operated her own catering business while working for the State of CA, eventually leaving the work force to raise her children. Currently, she is enjoying her second season of life, of which her work at Lighthouse is a highlight. “I love the opportunity that my job affords me to interact with the Placer County business community and residents, all while making a difference to those in need.”

Laura comes to Lighthouse with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She also has her Family Development Credential. She has a strong foundation in family and community services and postpartum support. She strongly believes in supporting each family as a whole holistically. She does this by connecting the pieces of the puzzle so that each family has the support they need in all aspects of their Family Circle. With compassion and care, she brings families comfort and ease. In addition, she does her best to empathize with each family. She utilizes a strength-based approach. Every family comes with unique strengths and needs. She enjoys providing families with the resources and tools to navigate and thrive in the community. Knowing she can help families through each journey brings her joy, passion, and fulfillment.

Eireann Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with adolescents and families and enjoys working with individuals and couples. She has worked extensively with community-based mental health agencies, foster youth in a variety of settings, the homeless population, private practice settings, and with geriatric clients. Further, she has experience working with in-patient and partial hospitalization clients and has extensive experience working with acute clients who can benefit from participating in therapy to learn how to manage such issues as self-harm, suicidality, substance abuse, or serious family conflicts.

Laura is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from William Jessup University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Bible & Theology. She obtained her Masters of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy through Western Seminary. Laura enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families at Lighthouse. In her free time, Laura enjoys reading, watching superhero movies, and drinking coffee.

Ashley Roberts joined the Lighthouse family in February of 2021. She resides in Sacramento, California and is a recent transplant from Southern California, where she was born and raised. She is a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. She graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Master’s of Science degree in Professional Counseling; and a Liberal Studies degree from California State University, East Bay with a minor in English. For her graduate study, Ashley completed her practicum hours at Change Lanes Youth Support Services, where she provided individual counseling services and groups for youth and parents working towards family reunification. After receiving her associate number, Ashley provided therapeutic services for children at Masada Homes in Lancaster, CA and Turning Point Flexible Integrated Treatment (FIT) upon moving to Sacramento in 2020.

Meredith graduated with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. She has experience working with children, teens, and families. Meredith is passionate about supporting holistic healing and wellness. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, walking on the beach, and reading the day away.

Laura Cuevas is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Registration Applicant and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor Registration Applicant. Laura is a compassionate clinician with strong interests in serving survivors of trauma. It is Laura's belief that therapy should be a place where one should feel safe enough to be vulnerable. Laura is passionate about mental health and strives to be an empathetic, genuine and authentic provider for each one of her clients. It is Laura's goal to provide her clients with the tools to be resilient in their healing journey and to support her clients to continue to persevere through life's obstacles and challenges. Laura graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Laura is a Michigan native and enjoys spending time in the water doing water activities such as kayaking, swimming and more. Laura also enjoys creative journaling, writing and engaging in anything art-related.

Raquel is passionate about working with clients to help empower them towards healing life’s struggles and traumas. She enjoys working with clients to help promote holistic healing and wellness. In the past, she has worked with children, teens, adults and families. She has experience providing school-based and community-based mental health services. Raquel is also bilingual and has provided culturally appropriate mental health services. She graduated with a Master of Social Work with a Clinical Mental Health focus and PPS credential in School Counseling from Fresno State University. In her free time, she enjoys nature drives, exercising, listening to music, DIY projects and spending time with family.

Tytus is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working in health settings including acute crisis support work, community behavioral health programs, and forensic diversion programs. He is a Placer County native and proud to be supporting his community. Tytus earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of California Berkeley and Master’s in Social Work from CSU Stanislaus. He focuses on evidence-based interventions such as dialectical behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and narrative therapies. His passion is to help adults, children, and couples define their own passions and reach their goals. In his free time, he likes to collect new hobbies, play games, and explore downtown areas.

Nathan is a Professional Clinical Counselor Intern under the clinical supervision of Diana Linn, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is a graduate student earning a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of Western States. Nathan has experience working with children and young adults in mental health contexts and is eager to assist children, adults, and couples on their mental health journey, encouraging comfort, honesty, and dignity. Nathan strives to utilize an eclectic approach in his work with clients. In his free time, Nathan dedicates much of his time to his wife and daughter, enjoys and creates music, and loves cooking.

Stephanie is a United States Navy veteran and a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, working under the clinical supervision of Eireann Smith, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a graduate student earning a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology at William Jessup University. In addition to her studies, Stephanie works at Kaiser Permanente, providing excellent patient care and assisting physicians. With a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management from Vincennes University Carbondale, Stephanie believes that her life experiences and cultural awareness have the potential to add value to her clients' lives by guiding them toward their unlimited potential.

Elizabeth is currently enrolled in a marriage and family therapy master's program with Northcentral University, and has been working in the mental health field for 3 years with a wide range of individuals. She enjoys working with families and children but works great with adult individuals as well. She has worked in schools, homes, shelters, and companies, and hopes that therapy is a welcoming experience that will help people learn skills that will follow them throughout their lives. She believes in the strengths of people and that everyone is capable of becoming their best self. In her personal time, she enjoys movies, gaming, swimming, and fashion.

Gabe is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy through Touro University Worldwide and is an intern under the clinical supervision of Eireann Smith, LMFT. He also has a Bachelors from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Masters from Talbot School of Theology, along with experience working with couples, teens, and adults. In his personal time, Gabe enjoys spending time with his wife, cheering on his three teenagers in their many athletic endeavors, and reading.

Sydney is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee working under the clinical supervision of Eireann Smith, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a current graduate student at William Jessup University earning her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Sydney also works as a behavioral therapist working with young children doing ABA therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Cal Poly State University where she learned to connect with people and engage in the community. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, dog, and doing yoga.

Yaeko has a BA in Child and Adolescent Development from Sacramento State University and is currently working on her MA in Counseling Psychology at William Jessup University. She has experience working in schools and over 2 years of experience as a behavioral therapist working with children with ASD. Yaeko has 3 daughters which keep her very busy. When she is not working, she is an active member in the community co-leading girl scouts, and actively volunteering in her daughters’ school. In her free time, Yaeko loves to read, listen to music, and go on vacation with her family.