Agency Executives  
   
 

Diana Neiman
Chief Executive Officer [Meet Our CEO]

As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Diana leads an organization serving close to 7,000 individuals per year with a budget of $7M. Diana joined Family & Children Services as Chief Financial Officer in November 2010. In May 2011, Diana was selected as the agency's new CEO. Diana has more than 20 years of international management experience, and she is a Fellowship Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA). Prior to joining Family & Children Services, Diana served as director of corporate strategy at Applied Materials, during which time she designed and implemented global strategic planning processes. As a founder of Bullis Charter School and a founding board member of the school’s foundation, Diana was involved in all facets of the development and start up operations of the Los Altos charter school, including managing its finances and raising funds. Previous positions include serving as Senior Finance Director Sun Microsystems and as Controller European Operations at Apple Computer.

Julie Daul, LCSW
Director of Programs

As Director of Programs, Julie has overall responsibility for Family & Children Services' programs and services. In this role, she focuses on program development, quality assurance, financial management, clinical consultation, and staff supervision and evaluation. Julie has served as Director of Programs at Family & Children Services since 1994. Prior to joining Family & Children Services, Julie was the director of the Family and Children's Services division at Catholic Charities. Julie is a licensed clinical social worker and has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and a master's of social work from San Francisco State University.

Howard Lagoze
Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Howard has overall responsibility for the business operations of Family & Children Services. In this role, Howard supports program development and implementation, develops new and expanded service opportunities, manages special projects, and provides financial management. Howard has been with the agency since 1999, beginning as director of Substance Abuse Services. He has extensive experience in substance abuse rehabilitation, neuropsychology, and bio psychosocial rehabilitation. Howard holds a master of science in clinical psychology from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, and a master of business administration from New York University.

Maryanne McGlothlin
Senior Director of Development

As senior director of development, Maryanne is responsible for the agency's resource development (individual, foundation, and contract) and communications activities. Maryanne joined Family & Children Services as marketing manager in the fall of 2005. In the summer of 2007, she also became responsible for grants management and contract proposals. She became director of the department in the summer of 2008. Previously, she served in the Development Department at 4Cs (The Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County). Maryanne, a Peninsula native, holds a master of science in communication studies from Boston University and a degree in literature from the University of California, San Diego. Her undergraduate college experience included a year of study at University College London. Maryanne, an active community volunteer, is a recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service through a nomination by HandsOn Bay Area.

 
 
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Family & Children Services is the only organization in the San Jose region certified to offer Families and Schools Together (FAST), a program recognized for its ability to positively impact youth attitudes and behaviors, strengthen family functioning, empower parents, and build protective factors to support youth resilience and prevent risky behaviors. more