Northern California
Arthritis Foundation
Chapter Staff
Senior Management
PJ Handeland
President415.356.1239
Responsibilities: Chief Executive Officer of the Northern California Chapter
Terry Byrnes
VP Development415.356.5482
Responsibilities: Manages all Development, Major Gift and Fundraising
Marnie Huddleston
Vice President Finance and Operations415.356.1242
Responsibilities: Manages Finances, Human Resources and Operations
Deborah Jackson
Vice President of Programs415.356.1241
Responsibilities: Manages Overall Programs, Public Policy and Advocacy
Other Staff
Karen Aitchison
Administrative Assistant - Programs415.356.1230
Responsibilities: Provides Information & Referral Services and Supports the Programs Department
Mary Arnold
Assistant to the President and Office Manager415.356.5484
Responsibilities: Manages Annual Meeting, Knowles Lecture, Research Grants, Chapter Office and Assists the President
Victoria Bruno
Community Programs Manager415.356.1243
Responsibilities: Manages Life Improvement Series (Arthritis Foundation Aquatic and Arthritis Foundation Exercise Programs), Speakers Bureau and Volunteers/Interns
Pamela Cook
Director of Information & Benefits Administration415.356.1246
Responsibilities: Manages Membership, Mailing List Inquiries, Databases and Benefits
Emalia Dayrell-Stulen
Community Programs Manager415.356.5488
Responsibilities: Manages, Develops and Markets JA Programs and Services
Liza Generao
Data and Bookkeeping Assistant415.356.1247
Responsibilities: Manages Accounts Payable, Donor Contributions, Auto Donations and Data Entry
Martin Patfield
Community Events Manager415.356.1237
Responsibilities: Coordinates California Coast Classic, Auxiliary and Supports the Development Department
Emily Schroeder
Community Development Director415.356.5481
Responsibilities: Manages Annual Giving, Corporate Sponsorships, Foundations, Auxiliary Fashion Show and Public Relations
Marian Sullivan
Communications Specialist415.356.1230, Ext. 160
Responsibilities: Editor of Joint Efforts Newsletter; responds to general media inquiries
Joyce Viets
Associate Vice President of Planned Giving800.645.7188
Responsibilities: Manages Estate Planning
