Leadership Team

Robin has been the CEO of CHS since 1994. She earned a B.A. and an M.A. from the University of California, Davis. Under her leadership, the agency has grown from three programs, 55 employees, and a $1M budget to a multi-million dollar organization with nearly double the workforce, operating twelve programs at ten locations throughout Monterey County. Ms. McCrae was instrumental in developing several new programs, including SuperKids/SuperTeens, Safe Place’s Street Outreach Program and Youth Shelter, Elm House, Safe Passage, Drug and Alcohol Intervention Services for Youth (DAISY), the Outpatient Treatment Centers in Salinas and Monterey and the Substance Use Prevention Program in the Salinas Union High School District. She collaborated with the Department of Social Services in developing Family to Family and Pathways to Safety.

Shawn, a native of Carmel Valley, holds a B.A. in Psychology from Sonoma State University and has over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry. With expertise in management and program development, he has focused on mental health, homelessness, and substance use disorder services. Before joining CHS, Shawn led program development and accreditation for multiple outpatient programs and a Residential Treatment Center for co-occurring disorders. At CHS, he has played a crucial role in significant initiatives such as securing program accreditations, launching the school-based Substance Use Prevention Program, expanding multiple homelessness outreach programs, and developing Casa de Noche Buena and Shuman HeartHouse—dedicated shelters for homeless women and families. As Chief Operating Officer, Shawn directly supports and oversees all agency operations.

Tim brings over 25 years’ professional experience in finance and accounting, including eight years as the Director of Finance at Build Change, an international nonprofit based out of Denver. Prior to that, Tim worked for 10 years as a financial consultant for Navigant Consulting, three years at Technology Finance Partners, and five years at Verizon Business, all in San Francisco. Originally from the Midwest, Tim received his undergraduate degree from Miami University in Ohio and his MBA from the University of Chicago.

Megan Whilden has over 20 years of experience working with donors, volunteers, foundations, businesses, governmental agencies, elected officials, other nonprofits, and the community.  She has expertise in communications, relationship building and community outreach.  A fourth-generation resident of Monterey, Megan recently moved back to the Peninsula from Massachusetts, where she was Executive Director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College from 2014 – 2022, and Director of Cultural Development for the City of Pittsfield from 2005 – 2014.  She earned a BS degree in International Studies from San Francisco State University.  Since her return to California, she has worked for the Carmel Foundation and volunteered for the Community Foundation for Monterey County’s Fund for Homeless Women.  Megan will lead the Development Team, including the Grants Manager, Donor Relations Manager, and Communication Manager.

Marta has worked in the addiction field for over twenty years. She was the first treatment coordinator for Monterey County Drug Court and helped develop many of the initial treatment protocols for program participants. Marta has worked in program management and non-profit agency administration for the last fifteen years . She completed her addiction studies at UC Santa Cruz. Marta will manage the day-to-day operations of the two Outpatient Treatment programs and oversees Elm House and Genesis House.

Evangelina grew up in Seaside and graduated from CSU Monterey Bay with a B.A. in Collaborative Health and Human Services with a social work concentration. Evangelina has 11 years of experience serving the homeless population in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz County. While serving as the Program Director at Gathering for Women-Monterey, Evangelina collaborated with CHS in the opening of Casa de Noche Buena shelter for homeless women and families with children in Seaside.  As CHS’ Senior Program Manager for Homeless Services, Evangelina will provide oversight to all homeless service programs and manage the day-to-day operations of Shuman HeartHouse shelter for homeless women and families with children in Monterey.

Rosa Linda Ogás is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Santa Clara counties.  She has worked in the capacity of social worker, clinician and clinical director at such places as Rebekah Children’s Services, Monterey County Department of Social Services, San Andreas Regional Center, Santa Clara County schools, and Watsonville Community Hospital.  She most recently served as clinical supervisor of outpatient mental health programs at Community Solutions.

Rosie, a native of Watsonville CA, previously attended Cabrillo College and has been a valuable member of CHS since 2014. She brings over two decades of expertise in office management, bookkeeping, and customer service to the agency. Before Rosie’s tenure at CHS, Rosie spent 14 years at the Lucky/Save Mart Corporation, focusing on customer experience and bookkeeping. In her current role as Administrative Services Manager, Rosie leads the Human Resource Department in the facilitation of the agency’s 130+ employees. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Rosie is a devoted mother of two and channels her passion for supporting youth through active community volunteering.

Anab is an alumnus of the Middlebury Institute of International studies in Monterey where the focus of her studies was on International Policy and Development. Originally from Sudan, she grew up in Monterey and has been involved with local leadership and initiatives. Before joining Community Human Services, Anab worked as an international development consultant in Sudan, Africa to support programs that focus on addressing misinformation during Covid-19 pandemic, and addressing the effects of gender-based barriers in programs. Here in California, she supported the State’s Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications in its community engagement and public awareness efforts by facilitating of equity and inclusion workshops to support California’s community-based organizations in their outreach work. Anab hopes to bring in a global perspective and weave it into her work in researching and managing grants to support CHS.

Originally from Salinas, Jeannine has nearly two decades of experience working as Director of Care & Seniors for a large house of worship in the Chicagoland area. During her residency there, Jeannine organized and strengthened community outreach, managing and mentoring hundreds of volunteers, developed dynamic new programs, and partnered the congregants with valuable resources and essential services within the greater community. Jeannine spent nearly 20 years in Chicago before returning to Salinas in late 2019. She is a former president of Castroville Rotary Club and past member of the Salinas Rotary Downtown Club. Prior to her move to Chicago, she was the VP of Business Development & Marketing at Bank of Salinas and then the co-owner of Woerz Marketing.  She is the proud mom of 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren. Jeannine has great passion for the imperative mission of Community Human Services!