Our Staff

Stacey Spain

Executive Director

Stacey is a non-profit and public sector administrator with over 25 years of experience in education, arts, and program management. Their experience includes over a decade of work at Sierra Arts Foundation as Program Manager and Executive Director.

At CharitySmith as Executive Director they managed over two million dollars of memorial and scholarship funds annually and they have also worked as the Grant and Fund Development Manager and Public Art Specialist for the City of Reno. They work in theater as a playwright, director and actor.

Jennifer Calzada

Program and Prevention Manager

Jennifer is a Reno native and passionate about serving her community. She has extensive experience working in the substance use field advocating for accesible and equitable healthcare. Holding her B.A. in Psychology paired with her experience working in the field of substance use, Jennifer empowers her community by educating them in harm reduction and resources to prevent and manage substance use. Jennifer strives to uplift her community especially LGBTQ+ youth by creating a welcoming space that celebrates their unique and intersectional identities.

Become a Volunteer

At Our Center, people are welcome to attend programs that speak to them. You can get involved through volunteering, participate in existing groups, or create your own group with the support of Our Center to serve our communities. Whether you spend a little time here, or it is your home away from home, our doors are open to all.