Anh (she/her) started with BRACH on February 1, 2024. Anh is also an operator for the Continuum of Care's Coordinated Entry phone system, otherwise known as the Homeless Information Line. Anh has a Bachelors in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.

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anh@blueridgehomeless.org

Sauda has a passion for helping people. She brings over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, case management, and housing people experiencing homelessness. Sauda has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services from California State University Dominguez Hills and is a Qualified Mental Health Professional. She thrives to make a difference, build relationships, and connect people experiencing homelessness to supportive resources in the community.

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sauda@blueridgehomeless.org

Shayla (she/her) is the Executive Director of BRACH, where she leads with compassion, strategy, and a deep commitment to social impact. Shayla has 16 years of non-profit and human services experience and has worked in direct homeless services and local government. With a Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from James Madison University, Shayla brings both heart and insight to her work along with her lived expertise.

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Driven by a passion for serving unhoused populations, she focuses on connecting individuals to the resources they need to thrive—while using data to tell the powerful stories behind the numbers. Her approach blends empathy, collaboration, and evidence, helping shape programs that make a lasting difference.

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shayla@blueridgehomeless.org