Get to know our dedicated Auxilia team members
Our team brings passion, grit (and a ton of heart) to Auxilia. Get to know us better.
Steve Palek
With 15+ years of experience, Steve is a solution-oriented strategic leader who is passionate about helping nonprofits thrive. At Auxilia, he loves building family-like teams and using his employees’ talents to solve problems. An active volunteer and rising nonprofit influencer, Steve sits on the board of three nonprofits: KIOTA Global, Vijana Africa and Kids Turn San Diego.
Amanda Farinelli
Amanda has dedicated her career to helping nonprofits grow and expand their outreach. She is passionate and well-versed in employee engagement, community-building, gender equality and female empowerment. Amanda also serves as Vice President and Secretary on the board of nonprofit, KIOTA Global.
Jessica Jacobsen
With over 15 years of experience, Jessica specializes in technological solutions and client support. She enjoys using technology to create efficiencies and drive revenue –while developing strong client partnerships. A University of Phoenix graduate, Jessica is a board member for nonprofit, Step with Horses, and supports hunger-and nutrition-focused organizations.
Aaron Gray
With 25+ years of experience working in C-level positions at enterprise and start-up organizations, Aaron focuses on creating volunteer and donation management solutions. As a 20-year Marine, Aaron is passionate about serving transitioning veterans and those who need a helping hand.
Ayanna Rutherford
Ayanna has more than 20 years of nonprofit and fundraising experience, including writing and managing multi-million-dollar grants. With several leadership roles at nonprofit organizations, the Howard University alumna has spent her career helping nonprofits with community engagement, fundraising and building awareness.
Trusted advisors with a collective passion for helping the nonprofit community.
Stephanie Kocik
Stephanie Kocik is a sales and marketing leader with more than two decades of growth and leadership experience at three Fortune 500 companies. Action-oriented and award-winning, Stephanie instinctively finds opportunities and cross-functionally leverages them to drive the business forward.A University of South Florida alumna, she is also an active community volunteer and has actively served on eight nonprofit boards over the past two decades.
Steve Palek
With 15+ years of experience, Steve is a solution-oriented strategic leader who is passionate about helping nonprofits thrive. At Auxilia, he loves building family-like teams and using his employees’ talents to solve problems. An active volunteer and rising nonprofit influencer, Steve sits on the board of three nonprofits: KIOTA Global, Vijana Africa and Kids Turn San Diego.
Aaron Gray
With 25+ years of experience working in C-level positions at enterprise and start-up organizations, Aaron focuses on creating volunteer and donation management solutions. As a 20-year Marine, Aaron is passionate about serving transitioning veterans and those who need a helping hand.
Glynn Frechette
Glynn Frechette is a transformational business leader with an exceptional record of elevating organizations,accelerating top-line growth and improving profitability. A CIEandCertified Innovation Executive, Glynn has built, motivated and led teams for maximum growth and profitability. He currently serves as the National Senior Vice President of PSCU, an established nonprofit cooperative in the financial services industry, and is also the Exclusive Advisor to the Executive Director of the Denver Language School. A Florida State University alumna, Glynn earned certifications at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, The Wharton School of Business and University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
Shane Erskine
Shane Erskine is the Co-Founder and President of OneTrust Home Loans (“OneTrust”), a groundbreaking platform founded in 2013 to connect borrowers with their financing needs in faster and more transparent ways. Under the leadership of Shaneand his business partners, OneTrust has been recognized as one of San Diego’s fastest-growing companies and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list. Shane’s expertise is in finance and mortgage banking. He has more than a decade of success in an executive level, C-suite roles and was named 2019 Rising Star byHousingWire, the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Shane also holds an interest in organizations across a broad array of industries, including mortgage banking, real estate development, insurance, technology, and management services.As an entrepreneur and business owner, Shane is passionate about driving change through creativity, innovation, and leadership. His thirst for knowledge and quest for improvement have helped set his businesses apart from others. He strives to inspire the best in himself, his team, their processes, and their ability to make a meaningful impact for their clients.Shane believes in the power of “doing good,” both personally and professionally, and is passionate about improving our communities and driving change in the world.In addition to his role on the Auxilia Board, Shane also serves on the board of directors for organizations in the lending, insurance, and technology industries.Shane resides in Puerto Rico, and enjoys the outdoors; hiking, boating, skiing, and golf. He loves traveling and relishes the thrill of exploring new places.
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