
Sharon Stewart – Director
Email: shelter.dir@harborinterfaith.org
Telephone: (310) 831-0589
Ms. Sharon Stewart oversees the day-to-day operation of the Shelter Family program. She is dedicated to the coordinated provision of services for homeless persons. The goal of her and her staff is to provide both emergency shelter services and support services to homeless individuals and families that will enable their clients to achieve self-sufficiency.
Ms. Stewart has over 20 years of supervisory, management, and administrative experience. Sharon has been with the agency since 2006 and most recently worked as the Executive Director’s executive assistant.
Aries Orange - Case Manager
Email: shelter.cm1@harborinterfaith.org
Telephone: (310) 831-0589
Ms. Aries Orange serves as a Case Manager at Harbor Interfaith for the Family Shelter Program. Ms. Orange’s duties include but are not limited to screening and interviewing applicants for the Family Shelter Program, assisting shelter residents in resolving problems, and obtaining long-term goals through the use of government benefits and community resources. Ms. Orange holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix and is currently working on her Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prior to Harbor Interfaith, she worked with Family Preservation and Wraparound Services.
Triretta Kennedy - Case Manager
Email: shelter.cm2@harborinterfaith.org
Telephone: 310-831-0589
Ms. Trietta Kennedy has been employed with HIS since 2003. Ms. Kennedy's duties include but are not limited to screening and interviewing applicants for the Family Shelter Program, assisting shelter residents in resolving problems and obtaining long-term goals through the use of government benefits, and community resources.
Gilbert Suazo – Data Specialist
Email: shelter.des@harborinterfaith.org
Telephone: (310) 831-0589
Mr. Gilbert Suazo has been with Harbor Interfaith Services since 2008. Mr. Suazo’s responsibilities are varied and include scheduling appointments, maintaining client files, providing clerical support, and entering client information into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Mr. Suazo was previously employed with Mail.com Media Corp, that provided internet and phone service. Mr. Suazo is flexible in his duties as you can often see him performing computer maintenance and taking photographs.
Maria Cervantes – Outreach Specialist
Email: shelter.outreach@harborinterfaith.org
Telephone: (310) 831-0589
Ms. Maria Cervantes serves as an Outreach Specialist and a Case Manager for the Family Shelter. She is responsible for client case management and outreach to the community. Prior to Harbor Interfaith Services, Ms. Cervantes worked in a Real Estate Office as a Transaction Coordinator. Ms. Cervantes has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Westwood College.