WHO WE ARE
Raymond has been in the banking industry since 1996, he is currently First Vice President and Branch Manager for Farmers & Merchants Bank.
Jerry is a retired CPA and business owner. He grew up in Long Beach and has been deeply involved in the development…
Anita Beltran-Sutt is an Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager for US Bank in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Sylvia is a civil engineer with Voltera Power where she is a Chief Development Officer.
Owner/Agent of State Farm Insurance and Financial Services in Long Beach.
The Director of Finance for the Assistance League® of Long Beach. She is deeply involved in the Long Beach nonprofit community for the past 35 years.
Diana began her career in the financial industry in 2006 at AG Edwards & Sons. She is now proud to be Managing Partner and to call Pacific Coast Capital Management her own.
Raymond has been in the banking industry since 1996, he is currently First Vice President and Branch Manager for Farmers & Merchants Bank in Long Beach. Raymond earned a BA in History from CSULB, and he has devoted 20 years to his fraternity and is their longest serving National Council executive member for 10 years. He is also an alumni of Leadership Long Beach. Raymond joined the Pathways Board of Directors in 2019 and has served as the Board’s Treasurer since that time.
Diana has been associated with Pathway since 2007 and has served as a mentor, coordinator, and board member. Diana was asked to take the role of Interim Executive Director in February of 2022 and, in September of 2022, was honored to accept the position permanently.
Previously Diana owned and operated a national seminar firm for 18 years and was a Director of Education at Online Trading Academy for 14 years. Diana has been a community leader for over 25 years in Los Alamitos and the greater Orange County area. She is currently a governing board member of the Los Alamitos School District, among other volunteer positions.
Diana is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who have demonstrated a desire to grow and break the negative cycles in their lives. She is a leader who serves, inspires, and always reaches for audacious goals.
Anita Beltran-Sutt is an Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager for US Bank in Rancho Palos Verdes. She has been in the banking industry for 35 years and has developed and mentored others throughout her career. Anita has supported Pathways to Independence for several years and joined the board in 2020. “I’m honored to be part of the Pathways to Independence Board to help in the lives of these young women and be part of the change.”
Sylvia is a civil engineer with Voltera Power where she is a Chief Development Officer. Her work involves development of anaerobic digester projects in the US and Europe which convert organic waste material into renewable natural gas and divert waste from landfills into clean sources of energy. In the past she has been involved in philanthropic work with the Rick Rackers, Assistance League of Long Beach, and the Boys and Girls Club. Sylvia has been involved with Friends of Pathways for 6 years prior to joining the board and served as a mentor. Sylvia is passionate about the environment and advancement of women in engineering and technical fields.
Ana C. Lopez is the dynamic Managing Partner at Carricchi, Lopez and Associates (CLA), a consulting boutique dedicated to forging impactful cross-sector partnerships that champion health equity. CLA excels in strategic thinking, fund development, program design and evaluation, and civic engagement.
With an impressive 25-year career in public health, Ana has been a trailblazer in Latino community health, violence prevention, intergovernmental relations, and community participatory research. She has held multiple political appointments and serves on several local Long Beach nonprofit boards.
Ana holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine.
Residing in the vibrant South Bay, Ana enjoys hiking, traveling, cooking, and dancing, often accompanied by her two beloved dogs.
Robert A. Casares is an Owner/Agent of State Farm Insurance and Financial Services in Long Beach, CA. He grew up in Downey, CA, and graduated from Warren High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from San Jose State University. During that time, he volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club of America and traveled to Ecuador and Peru to work with children of impoverished communities. Robert stated, “Being a member of the Pathways Board is an amazing opportunity, I believe this will allow me to give back to this community and help others that are in need.”
I am thrilled to join Pathways to Independence Board of Directors. Professionally, I serve as the WAVE Pathway Counselor for Wilson High School in LBUSD. I have nearly 20 years’ experience working in education across the K-20 continuum. At the heart of my work and worldview has always been a passion for empowering students to thrive in all areas of their life, particularly in education. Specific areas of professional interest include student identity development, career exploration, positive psychology, continuous improvement in education, and—most especially—supporting students’ postsecondary readiness and success.
Personally, I live in Long Beach with my boyfriend of 17 years and our two cats, Nahla & Tosh. I have come to fully embrace the “Crazy Cat Lady” label, though I am a lover of all animals equally! Outside of work I love to travel, read, and watch The Office on repeat.
I look forward to meeting everyone in the Pathways community and working alongside you all in support of our clients’ success!
Jonathan brings six years in the non-profit sector and holds a Master’s degree in Behavioral Economics. His childhood was marked by an encounter with homelessness, instilling in him an understanding of the many barriers those in poverty face every day. Jonathan advocates for access to higher education, comprehensive transportation options, and quality mental health care. He believes in the power of community collaboration to foster a more empathetic and supportive society.
Cindy is currently the Director of Finance for the Assistance League® of Long Beach and has been deeply involved in the Long Beach nonprofit community for the past 35 years. She has held leadership positions with The Junior League of Long Beach, Assistance League of Long Beach and her sons’ schools’ PTAs in addition to many committee positions in various local organizations, including Pathways to Independence.
She is passionate about the Pathways’ program, the impact it has on the young women who are involved and is committed to being a part of this team that supports their growth.
Diana began her career in the financial industry in 2006 at AG Edwards & Sons. She is now proud to be Managing Partner and to call Pacific Coast Capital Management her own. She wants to help to build the next generation of wealth advisors and inspire women in the industry.
In addition, Diana enjoys giving back to the community having served, volunteered, and donated to many local non-profits including Pathways to Independence and a member of Friends of Pathways, Boys and Girls Clubs of Long Beach (current Board Member,) Non-Profit Partnership (past president,) Ronald McDonald House, and CSULB to name a few.
Diana is excited to further her commitment to Pathways to Independence by serving on the board.
