About Us
FFSJ is a progressive, solutions oriented, non-profit organization that wants to turn the hearts of the community back to the children.
FFSJ consistently works to address the varying needs of men, fathers, their families and communities by providing socially relevant and culturally sensitive services, developing local leadership, unifying the efforts of exiting groups and addressing critical problems affecting the community.
FFSJ will provide support for men, women, children and their families by embracing our basic core values.
Sammy A. Nunez, Executive Director
Our Executive Director, Sammy Nunez is a state and nationally recognized expert in the field of youth development and responsible fatherhood. As an alumnus of a fatherhood development program in Northern California and a past coordinator of a nationally recognized Male Involvement and Male Responsibility program, Sammy has the unique background of being a participant and success story of the type of services offered through grassroots youth and fatherhood development programs.
With an impressive portfolio of key-note presentations, conferences and training, Sammy has an extensive knowledge and a profound understanding of working with young men and fathers.
Chanda Chhin, Youth Program Coordinator
is a recent recipient of the Architect of Peace award in 2009. Chanda Chhin is an unhyphenated Cambodian Chinese American women. She was born and raised in Stockton, CA to refugee parents. She is currently the Youth Program Coordinator for Fathers & Families of San Joaquin where she works with youth, their strengths and ways we could maximize their capacity as social change agents to come up with solutions to community issues and learn the importance of collective action. She is also a coalition member of the ESPINO Coalition, Escuelas Si! Pintas No! (translation: Schools Yes! Prisons No!)-a youth organizing coalition in the Central Valley focusing on youth justice and education equity. She currently resides in Stockton, where she is working towards justice and freedom by consciousness raising and building community power. She received her B.A. in Sociology and minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of the Pacific.
Stephanie Sanchez, Administrative Assistant
Where do I begin? My name is Stephanie Sanchez and I was born and raised in Stockton. And I like long walks on the beach. My favorite color is blue? (giggle, giggle) To write a bio about me seems a bit soap boxish-(if that's even word). I guess I could start off with some of my core values and beliefs. I value culture. I am half Mexican and half Filipino. I feel very connected with both ethnicities. My grandparents on both sides did an excellent job of teaching me the culture and the heritage. I especially learned about the different foods and how food brings people together. I truly believe in treating others as you want to be treated. That's why I believe karma is real and she is god's sister.- (LOL ) I don't believe in regrets, because whatever your regretting that happened, that's what you wanted at that time. I feel regrets are actually mistakes. So learn from it and move on. The sayings: "that everything happens for a reason", and "where you're at in life, is right where you are supposed to be", go hand in hand. That's why I feel I was meant to be working the FFSJ family. Just in the week that I have been here, I have never seen or felt such a welcoming vibe. The people are very personable and are very passionate about serving the community.
James T. Walsh, Operations Manager
James Walsh comes to us with an extensive and diverse background. Besides working varied positions
within the construction industry, James has 20 years experience in theatrical/performing arts
production and management and television and film production. James also has developed computer
and internet skills that include website design and management, listserv administration, desktop
publishing, and project coordination. James is now embarking on an effort to organize youth for
social justice and education equity in the Central Valley of California. James has developed vast
and extensive knowledge and contacts within the entire statewide and national social justice movements.
Nikki Musquiz, Intern
Hey, my name is Nikki Musquiz. I'm 22 and currently working with Fathers & Families of San Joaquin. I have two beautiful little girls 5 and 3. I like to hang with friends, be with family, shoot some hoops, play cards, talk on the phone, txt fb it up lol. I'm really an out going person once you get to know me. I love to laugh, have fun, just be me .
Lecletus Griffin, Intern
My name is Lecletus Griffin. I was born in January of 1976 in French Camp CA. I have one younger brother and I was raised by my Mother. I graduated from San Joaquin alternative "One. Diablo". I presently go to UOP and I'm a mentor for Fathers & Families of San Joaquin.
Please Note:
If you are interested in acquiring information regarding trainings, key-note presentations, or father mentoring seminars, please call our office at (209) 941-0701.
