Meet our Board Members
LINDA JONES-CUMMINS – Chairperson
Linda.Jones-Cummins@immanuelhouse.org
A Leader who can fiercely challenge her team while also motivating them to meet that challenge. She builds trust, communicates support, encourages input, provides feedback, and celebrates success at all levels. Linda creates excellent teams who are confident and empowered to produce quality results. Linda has provided leadership, direction, and team development for 150 stores delivering $260M in sales volume, leading 13 District Managers and 3500+ associates. She has consistently produced Sales Increases, Operational/Profit Goals, Customer Experience Improvements—through a Passionate focus on People, Product, Process, and Presentation.
RONALD YOOSEFIAN – Vice Chairperson
Ronald.Yoosefian@immanuelhouse.org
Helping people has been the goal all of Ronald Yoosefian’s life, which is why he opened up his private law firm after receiving his Bachelors in Political Science and Juris Doctorate from Law School. Ronald is proud of this accomplishment, as he is of “helping people’s lives change and giving them second chances at some things they would not have a chance [at].” Ronald’s first job was as a private math tutor for college students, helping them be satisfied with their academic route. and defines happiness as “being complete and content within and not relying on others to be happy.”
ELIZABETH REID – Director
Elizabeth.Reid@immanuelhouse.org
After a successful career in sales, CEO founder Elizabeth Reid transitioned to giving back to the community. She created Immanuel House, a non-profit residential service provider aiding low-income persons to the western part of Riverside County, in November of 2007. With her growing team of staff and volunteers, Immanuel House’s success has increased. Plans for more strategic partnerships with local, federal, state organizations will ensure Immanuel House continues to “transform lives from the hurts of humanity.”
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MONETT HEREFORD – Director
Monett.Hereford@immanuelhouse.org
Monett Hereford hails from an accounting background, embarking upon her journey with Immanuel House in 2008. Her heart for the less fortunate has been a driving force as one of the founding Board Members. Monett has made it her business to dig deep and hold Immanuel House to the highest standard of excellence and accountability. She appreciates family and understands the transition needed for the population we serve to get back to having a family atmosphere in their own lives.
BONITA STEWART – Director
Bonita.Stewart@immanuelhouse.org
After working in the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation for 30 years in multiple capacities, Bonita always knew that education was the key to success. So, she has got her Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degree. Finally, retiring from the Department of Parole Operations in 2015, Bonita realized a generational devastation pattern for people who have not taken advantage of educational opportunities for various reasons. Bonita has and will continue to dedicate her life to assisting those willing to improve their lives using educational opportunities. In retirement, Bonita is committed and excited to provide continued leadership in the way of helping others. In the words of her late Grandmother, “Never take education for granted, take every opportunity you can get. It is a privilege.”
We also have a lot of wonderful community partners. Without their involvement, none of our work would be possible.
