Meet ASEP's Team
ASEP's team is comprised of our Board of Directors and a dedicated staff of youth development professionals.
To find out more about ASEP's Board of Directors click here. Below you will also find short bio's of ASEP's leadership team. Finally, here are links to our Program Leaders and Support Staff for our McKinley and Daniel Webster sites.
To find out more about ASEP's Board of Directors click here. Below you will also find short bio's of ASEP's leadership team. Finally, here are links to our Program Leaders and Support Staff for our McKinley and Daniel Webster sites.
Tany Blasko - Executive DirectorTany’s passion for youth development and social justice lead her to ASEP six years ago. She came to ASEP with a background in sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship where she managed urban farming programs in Boston. At ASEP, Tany has had the opportunity to innovate program and business operations with her previous roles as Development Director and Program Director. Tany is proud to lead the ASEP team with a vision for equity and quality education services. In her free time Tany loves to hike in nature, cook with her husband and play with her son.
Ramiro Lule - Program DirectorRamiro Lule joins the ASEP team as our Program Director. Ramiro has 11 years of experience in youth development and out of school programs. Ramiro has a deep passion for youth development and outreach that stems from his own experience as a youth benefiting from similar programs here in San Francisco.
Ferkhunda Murad - Human Resource DirectorWith over 10 years of ASEP experience in different roles, Ferkhunda Murad is proud to be a part of ASEP's growth. As HR, her organizational goal is to create and maintain an ASEP work culture that supports Youth Development Leaders while they flourish the Leaders of tomorrow. Ferkhunda has a BA in Psychology with a minor in Special Education. in her down time, she enjoys working with different visual art mediums, music and cooking.
Odile Ciofalo - Finance Operations DirectorOdile Ciofalo, Office Manager at ASEP. A native of tropical Mauritius Island, found in the Indian Ocean, and longtime San Francisco resident, has lent her skills to managing and improving small businesses in San Francisco for the last 17 years. A lover of details and getting things right, she prides herself on excellence in customer service and excels at pinpointing what isn't working and creating new systems for increased efficiency and a happier work environment. A lover of all things funny, she brings her sense of humor and congeniality to every endeavor, creating a team environment and camaraderie wherever she goes. In her free time, Odile loves cooking, dancing and spending time with her family and friends.
Aren Bass -McK Site CoordinatorAren’s background is in Afterschool education and enrichment, with a focus on socio-emotional learning and character development. Aren has worked in youth development across the coasts in NYC and California. Aren is extremely excited to return to the McKinley community as the ASEP McK Site Coordinator. Having been born and raised in Marin County, Aren is particularly driven to provide new opportunities and experiences to youth within the communities that gave him so much as a child and adolescent. He is passionately dedicated to educating, motivating and inspiring those around him, both young and old, to be all that they can be.
Daoud Tbeileh -DW Site CoordinatorDaoud Tbeileh is the site coordinator at ASEP’s Daniel Webster site. Daoud has been with ASEP for 6 years and has a strong passion for working with youth. Daoud is a San Francisco native and a huge Warriors fan.
Mike Tortorelli -Health & Wellness Programs CoordinatorMike Tortorelli has been leading children and adults in physical and nutrition activities for the last 15 years. As a self-styled Play Facilitator, Mike’s core philosophy is to the “See the Star in Every Child". Mike draws upon his experience with organizations such as Joy of Sports, Shapedown, California Pacific Medical Center and San Francisco General Hospital. Mike has enjoyed being ASEP’s Health and Wellness Coordinator since 2009.
Nancy Sanchez -McK LTWP Manager &
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