The Executive Board of Directors

THE BOARD OF SAFE PASSAGE HEALS WORKS PASSIONATELY TO TRANSFORM LIVES

Trish Steele

Founder of WCIG/Safe Passage

Trish has achieved many goals in her life, including make-up artist for television, modeling represented by Fontain Agency, and winner of the Ms. California Gold Coast Pageant in 1987. Trish hosted her own cable talk show for 5 years interviewing women who shared their stories of victory over abuse. She has also written her life story compiled in a book entitled, “The Compelling Life Changing Stories of 12 Women.”

Trish has spent twenty-seven years reaching out to all women, encouraging and directing them to fulfill their calling in life. Her dedication to helping others has earned her recognition and awards from various groups and media; Southern California Motion Picture Council, Beautiful People Awards, LA Family Housing, Tolucan News, Celebrity Society Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Studio City Sun, and Amazing Woman’s Advocacy; recognition from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City Controller Wendy Greuel, and Council-member Dennis Zine.  In April 2011, Trish received the ‘President’s Volunteer Service Award” for helping to address the most pressing needs in her community and our country.

Trish@SafePassageLives.org

TrishSteele.com

818-232-7476

Trish Steele on Facebook

Anna Stein

Executive Secretary

Anna Stein is the National Sales Director for C F Kent, a custom contract furniture manufacturer headquartered in Los Angeles, where she builds strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships within the hospitality industry. With a background in public relations from Syracuse University, Anna brings a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to business development. She is also deeply committed to advocacy and community service, serving on the Safe Passage board for over 10 years.

In her free time, you can find Anna on one of LA’s many hiking trails, at the ski hill, or traveling to explore a new destination.

CURRENT JOB TITLE: Regional Sales Manager
CURRENT COMPANY: C F Kent

AnnagStein@gmail.com

Mike Bernstein

Chief Financial Officer

BS Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara
MBA Master of Business Administration, emphasis in accounting, from UC Irvine
Enrolled Agent (Enrolled to Practice before the IRS)
Mike began his career managing a production department at a large Paper company, and eventually was assigned to the position of financial analyst for a division of the company.

Then, in 1987, he started his emphasis in Tax Accounting. He is a principal in the tax consulting and accounting firm of Bernstein Financial Services, Inc, established in 1989. His firm prepares approximately 2,000 individual tax returns and over 200 business returns (LLC’s, corporations, fiduciary returns, and estate tax returns). The firm also provides accounting services for over 50 companies, producing month, quarterly, and/or yearly financial statements for these businesses. Bernstein Financial also assists several small tax exempt organizations with their bookkeeping and tax related requirements. Mike is an ultra-marathon runner, Ironman Triathlete, snowboarder, wakeboarder, and participates in any other sport for which he can find time.

Mike@BernsteinFinancial.com

818-997-8622

Directors

Rosslyn Castro – Co-Chair of Events & Operations

Luisa Diaz Brown
Author, Producer, TV Host, Founder of Luisa Diaz Foundation, MAG GALA

Dr. Stefanie – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, FACS/ACN

Sterling Williams
Web Designer, Graphic Artist, Brand Creator
The Web Stylist

Tikesha Hearn-McNulty
President and CEO of the nonprofit organization Hope in Hearts.
Forgiveness Coach and Author

Advisory Board

Dr. Fardad Forouszanpour – Cosmetic Surgeon

Agnes-Nicole Winter – Founder/CEO of STRÅLA SKINCARE
Film & TV Producer

Bruce Vafa, DDS – Smile Angels of Beverly Hills

Angelika H. Von Melander – Ambassador of Peace

Henry and Theresa Robledo – Diamond Realty Owners/Brokers

Shawna Sherburne – SJS Counsulting Epionce/Episcience, Account Executive