It takes a Village!
Meet the dedicated people who bring
One Treasure Island’s mission to life.
Meet the Team
NELLA GONCALVES
Executive Director
Nella Goncalves brings over 30 years of experience in social services, with a deep commitment to supporting low-income individuals and families. She previously served as Deputy Director at Beyond Emancipation and held the role of Division Director of the Housing and Homeless Division at Catholic Charities CYO in San Francisco.
For more than 25 years, Nella has been a dedicated advocate on Treasure Island, leading services and championing affordable housing initiatives. Her work has focused on fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive mixed-income community where all residents feel a true sense of belonging.
Nella studied Human Development at the University of California, Davis, and earned her Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor through the UC Berkeley Extension Program.
VINICIO CASTRO
Deputy Director
Vinicio is the Deputy Director of One Treasure Island, overseeing organizational operations and driving strategic growth. With a focus on building capacity and strengthening systems, Vinicio drives impactful initiatives while fostering collaboration to achieve lasting community solutions.
BRITTNEY ISON
Development Manager
A proud San Francisco native, Brittney Ison brings five years of nonprofit fundraising experience to her role at One Treasure Island. She specializes in grant stewardship, donor relations, and program development, securing vital resources to support the organization’s mission.
Brittney has led fundraising campaigns, managed donation programs, and cultivated strategic partnerships to expand community impact. Her expertise in grants and volunteer engagement helps drive essential programs that foster equitable development and opportunity on Treasure Island.
RHEANNA BINKLEY
Community Initiatives Manager
Rheanna Binkley is the Community Initiatives Manager at One Treasure Island, where she leads community-centered initiatives focused on wellness, resilience, and resident engagement for Treasure Island residents. With a background in event production, she brings expertise in coordination, partnership-building, and creating inclusive experiences that foster connection and community. Her work emphasizes collaboration, equitable access to resources, and strengthening relationships between residents, organizations, and local partners to support a thriving and resilient Treasure Island community.
CHANTEL GINOCHIO
Community Ambassador Program Manager
Chantel Ginochio is the Community Ambassador Program Manager at One Treasure Island, where she works to strengthen community connections and support resident leadership across Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island. With a background in event production and catering management, Chantel brings strong skills in relationship-building, coordination, and community engagement.
Passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for residents to connect and thrive, Chantel works closely with community members and partners to foster engagement, build trust, and support a more resilient and connected community.
MILES NELKEN
Administrative Coordinator
Miles provides direct support to the Executive and Deputy Directors in matters of record keeping, data collection, data reporting, fundraising, facility-management, and more. Coming to his administrative role with 4 years of experience in client-facing work at One Treasure Island alone, he acts as a liaison between the administrative team and the client-facing team, assisting with program support on all ends of our services.
BETSY RAMAZZINI
Support Services Specialist
Betsy is the Support Services Specialist at One Treasure Island, where she works directly with San Francisco residents to remove barriers and create clear pathways to employment. With a strong background in customer service, community engagement, and workforce development, Betsy helps job seekers build confidence, access resources, and connect with real opportunities.
Driven by a commitment to equity and second-chance hiring, she supports individuals navigating complex challenges to move toward stability and long-term success. Betsy approach is rooted in compassion, practical problem-solving, and meeting people exactly where they are.
JUVENAL CISNEROS
Executive Assistant
Juvenal is the Executive Assistant at One Treasure Island, providing administrative and operational support to organizational leadership. He supports coordination, communication, and special projects that help keep the organization running smoothly.
A Treasure Island resident, Juvenal brings a lived understanding of the community to his role. With a background in production management and social media content creation, he also supports event logistics and digital communications that highlight community programs and initiatives.
2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The One Treasure Island Board is comprised of individuals from many different backgrounds who are dedicated to One Treasure Island’s mission. They provide One Treasure Island with diverse and knowledgeable guidance.
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Ethena was born in San Francisco and has worked in the nonprofit sector for the past 5 years. She began her non-profit career in case management, and is now the Chief of Staff at a non-profit which provides case management, basic needs support, and free legal services to individuals and families in San Francisco. Both her lived and professional experience bring dedication to support and help enhance the mission and vision of One Treasure Island.
Ethena studied at the University of San Francisco to earn her Master's Degree in Urban and Public Affairs, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from San Francisco State University.
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A USC Marshall Graduate with asset management and investing experience. Cara’s experience spans from acquisition modeling and due diligence execution to creating and implementing long term and pivotal business strategies.
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James Fagler, a Registered California Architect since 1988, has over 35 years of professional architectural experience in San Francisco.
Mr. Fagler has completed substantial work with the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Mayor’s Office of Community Development, the Mayor’s Office of Disability, the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, San Francisco Seismic Safety Loan program, and FEMA.
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Founder, president and operator of Fineline Construction since 1980. Fineline specializes in affordable housing projects and has a strong commitment to local hiring and to hiring people who have had barriers to employment and were living below the poverty level.
Doree was a board member of Tradeswomen, Inc. for many years. Tradeswomen, Inc. was the first organization for women in the trades in California. It was founded in 1979 to help fight discrimination against women in the trades, to promote the retention of women, and develop leadership qualities in their position in unions and their trades. Although Doree is no longer a board member, she continues to conduct a workshop at the annual Tradeswomen regional conference.
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Tramecia Garner, LPCC, is the Chief Executive Officer at Swords to Plowshares in San Francisco, CA working for the agency for over 14 years in various capacities. As a member of the senior management team, she provides input to the Board of Directors along with other senior management staff regarding agency operations, budget and strategic planning. In addition to her leadership role with Swords to Plowshares, she is active with various local advocacy and oversight bodies and has been the Co-Chair of the Supportive Housing Providers Network since 2018.
Mrs. Garner obtained a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Georgia State University. She is also a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California.
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Danielle is a development and community-focused professional with experience spanning affordable housing, residential development, and placemaking initiatives. She began her career with BRIDGE Housing before overseeing residential development projects in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Most recently, she served as a Development Manager on Treasure Island, where she led planning approvals, coordinated permitting and financing efforts, and managed design and construction teams for major development projects.
In addition to her development work, Danielle led placemaking and community-building initiatives focused on creating meaningful experiences for residents and visitors. She is passionate about projects that strengthen communities and create vibrant, connected places.
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Brian is a Bay Area native and a Marine Corps veteran with over three decades of leadership experience in transportation and logistics. He retired from UPS after 37 years, serving as a Transportation Manager and developing deep expertise in transportation systems, budgetary management, process improvement, and organizational change. Brian holds both a BA and an MBA in Business from St. Mary’s College of California, as well as a Professional Certificate in Project Management from Cornell University. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, he is a member of the Finance Committee, where he brings a disciplined, systems‑focused approach to financial oversight and strategic decision‑making.
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Graduate of UC Berkeley (Mathematics BA, 1975) and UCLA School of Law (JD, 1978)
Practiced contract law in the Bay Area for four years before joining the San Francisco Planning Department in 1983 as an environmental planner. Retired in 2018 after a 35-year career at the Planning Department, primarily in the Environmental Review Section. Served from 2001 – 2007 as the Planning Department Environmental Review Officer, a member of the Department’s senior management team and manager of the Environmental Review staff in its preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents for all City projects. Experience directly and as manager of staff and consultants in completion and defense of CEQA and NEPA documents and background technical studies on all types of projects, including major office, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, infrastructure (transportation, waste water, water supply) and rezoning projects.
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A San Francisco Bay Area native and architect deeply engaged in the creation of housing. Passionate in the belief that affordable and well designed housing creates opportunity and dignity for residents while benefiting the community at large. Joel is interested in the intersection of art, architecture and fabrication, he volunteers his free time to improve neighborhood green spaces through collective community action.
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Kim is an affordable housing developer with over 25 years of experience in new construction and preservation of affordable housing in San Francisco, the greater Bay Area, and throughout the U.S. In her current role as Director of Housing Development for Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC), she oversees the production of housing in San Francisco for CCDC. As a member of the senior management team, she collaborates with the Board of Directors and executive team on strategic planning and operational matters and represents CCDC in housing coalitions and local and state housing policy discussions. Ms. Piechota obtained a master's degree in urban planning from UC Berkeley and a bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences / Community Development from UC Davis.
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David recently joined Mosaic Urban Development as Sr. Project Manager / Sr. Financial Analyst and has been working in the field of affordable housing development since 1999.
He was the Director of Housing Development for Community Housing Partnership and was a Project Manager for Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
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Elizabeth Kuwada is an affordable housing developer with a wide range of experience managing the development and preservation of housing throughout the Bay Area. As Director of Real Estate Development for Mercy Housing, she oversees affordable housing and community development work within the 50-acre Sunnydale HOPE SF project, the revitalization of San Francisco’s largest public housing community into a mixed-income neighborhood. She also oversees Mercy Housing’s development work on Treasure Island. She has a background in real estate, planning and design and is committed to equitable, sustainable, and community-centered development.
Elizabeth received a Master in City Planning and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from MIT, where she additionally received an Urban Design Certificate, and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Yale University.