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Leadership

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is composed of accomplished professionals and community leaders who bring a wide range of experience, perspectives, and expertise to the organization.

Drawing from backgrounds across various industries and disciplines, board members contribute valuable insight that helps inform the organization’s continued growth and advancement of its mission. Their collective knowledge and commitment support thoughtful planning, meaningful community engagement, and a strong foundation for the future.

For questions regarding the Board of Directors, please contact Rosalie Brown, Development Director at rbrown@ranchosanantonio.org.

Executive Leadership

Chief Executive Officer

Aubree Sweeney, LMFT

Aubree started her career at Rancho San Antonio in 1997 as a therapist. She was a PRO-Act (Professional Assault Response Training) instructor for 20 years, ran the on-site Independent Living “Group Home,” and helped countless youth transition successfully into adulthood. After approximately 15 years in direct service, Aubree moved into an executive role at Rancho and in 2015, became the Assistant Executive Director for Administrative Services. Aubree brings vision, passion, a heart to serve, and a leadership style that makes staff and clients feel heard.

On July 1, 2018, she was appointed Executive Director (now called CEO), the first female Executive Director in the agency’s more than 90-year history. Aubree served two terms as the Juvenile Justice Chairperson and Board Member of the California Alliance for Children and Family Services (CACFS) and currently sits on the board for Quality Comp (Gallagher’s Workers Compensation Insurance) and on the Nominating Committee at Association of Community Human Services Agencies (ACHSA). In 2026 Aubree was named "San Fernando Valley Woman of the Year" by Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo.

Aubree is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from University of California (UC) at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Counseling from California State University (CSU) Northridge. Her intern experience includes working with survivors of sexual abuse at the Valley Trauma Center (now Strength United), as a school counselor for the Saugus Union School District, facilitating multi-family Substance Abuse groups, and as a therapist at a juvenile placement facility for female clients and their young children. Aubree was part of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) through the Los Angeles Police Department responding to sexual assault crime investigations by providing on-site counseling at the hospital during forensic examination.

With experience in private practice, Aubree utilizes mindfulness and meditation personally and in her work with others. Aubree has a passion for working with disenfranchised persons and respects that everyone has a story to share. Both in and out of work, Aubree strives to respect our planet and live a life of balance, focused on the mind, the body and the spirit.

Chief Financial Officer

Saul Rodriguez

In the dynamic world of finance, Saul stands out as a seasoned and visionary Chief Financial Officer at Rancho. This role perfectly encapsulates his commitment to strategic financial leadership and organizational growth. With a robust background in finance and a deep understanding of the complexities of non-profit operations, he provides valuable direction and guidance. Through his innovative and unique approach to finance, Saul plays a crucial role in anchoring the financial health and advancement of Rancho San Antonio.

He is responsible for financial planning, reporting, forecasting, analysis, and accounting controls. Saul has spent 40+ years in accounting and business administration and the last 25 as an economic leader. Saul studied at Universidad Centro Americana (UCA) for his BS in Accounting and Business Administration degree and at Angelus Bible College for Theology and Leadership.

Saul was born in El Salvador and has lived most of his life in California. He has a passion for helping others, which is fueled by his Christian faith. This passion has led him to volunteer work in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and many places in the USA, and he currently leads as the senior pastor at As You Are Church in Simi Valley. Saul is an agent of positive change wherever he goes. His ability to speak two languages (English/Spanish) has allowed him to serve as an interpreter, on one occasion interpreting for as many as thirty thousand people.

Saul loves spending time with his family and enjoys writing, playing guitar and drums, listening to music, watching movies, and an occasional game of tennis and chess.

Chief Operating Officer

Zeena Burse, LMFT

As Chief Operating Officer, Zeena is an integral part of strategic planning, program development, budgets and finance, policy development, construction projects, and enhancements to the agency's day-to-day functioning, including ensuring that all aspects of programs align with agency functions.

Zeena’s heart for serving started in her early childhood as she grew up with parents from India and Singapore and witnessed the needs of people from various backgrounds during travels worldwide as well as here in Los Angeles. While a young undergraduate student at University of California at Berkeley, she was further inspired by anthropologist Margaret Mead’s famous quote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” It led her to begin working internationally with children and families in places like Ecuador and Ghana.

Then in 2000, she returned to the United States and began her path in clinical work. After receiving her Master of Science (MS) in Counseling from California State University at Fullerton, she became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and over the years moved progressively into more leadership positions after starting her early clinical career as a case manager.

Zeena began working at Rancho in 2018, as Clinical Quality Assurance and Improvement Director, when Rancho became a Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) and was specifically hired to help obtain and implement the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) contract. Since then, she has been integral in applying for and onboarding additional contracts/programs.

In 2021, Zeena was promoted to Contracts and Compliance Director and joined the executive team. Zeena brings a strategic mind, strong technology skills, exceptional organization, and clinical experience to her work. Her ability to turn complex requirements into workable systems and bring departments together in the process has made a lasting difference at Rancho.

In addition, Zeena speaks Spanish proficiently. Zeena and her husband have 4 adult children and an adorable granddaughter. She enjoys comedy shows, concerts, and long walks as well as traveling and learning about new cultures/languages.

Chief Campus Officer

Troy McNair

Troy McNair has been a dedicated leader at Rancho San Antonio since 1992. Known for his honesty, confidence, and dependability, he has built his career around serving young people, supporting staff, and advancing the agency’s mission. His experience playing collegiate football instilled in him a strong work ethic, a collaborative mindset, and the value of positive thinking. After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington in 1991, Troy joined Rancho as a direct care staff member. His ability to listen, build trust, and help young people feel heard quickly made him a respected role model. Through exceptional performance and a consistent commitment to the growth of others, Troy progressed through several key roles, including Direct Care Staff and Campus Supervisor, before joining the executive team as Residential Director in 2002. In 2026, he was promoted to Chief Campus Officer (CCO).

With 34 years of service to Rancho, Troy brings institutional knowledge, practical expertise, and a deep commitment to the campus community. His steady leadership and ability to manage a broad range of responsibilities have helped the agency grow, adapt, and expand its services.

As Chief Campus Officer, Troy oversees essential areas of agency operations to make sure that the campus and program facilities are functioning optimally, including food services, physical plant for Rancho's 20-acre campus, security, construction projects, and the facility day-to-day needs. He collaborates closely with outpatient and residential teams to ensure that infrastructure meets program needs. Throughout his tenure, Troy has served as a trusted mentor to staff members and to many of the young men who have come through Rancho’s programs.

Outside of work, Troy enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Human Resources Director

Brian Yabu

Brian Yabu has been the Human Resource Director since March of 2001 after working over 20 years in a variety of positions with the clients at Rancho San Antonio with a BS in Business from California State University of Northridge (CSUN). He is a current member of the operation team and is a Licensed Administrator for STRTP and Group Homes in California. Brian is a son of native-born California Parents who both were in the Japanese Internment Camps during World War II.

Brian is married to Patricia Yabu who worked as a Social Worker for Rancho San Antonio for 29 years. They both served a combined 70 years at Rancho San Antonio and are parents of 2 great young men that consider Rancho San Antonio part of their home.

Advisory Council

Dianne Southern

Retired Nurse

Frank Geraty

Retired Technology Leader

Frank Wilson

Retired Educator

Gary Hoover

Retired Sales Manager

Tony Lufrano

Retired CEO Non-Profit

Tony O’Shea

Retired Supervising Deputy Probation Officer

Wes Charek

Owner – Wespower Electrical, Inc.

Patrick Lufrano

District Manager
(Farmers Insurance)

Marisa Capra-Cunningham

Attorney at Law

Dylann Miele

Registered Nurse

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