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.

Hannah Alfaro

Marketing Coordinator

Hannah Alfaro received their master’s degree in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has worked as a Communication Specialist for six years, creating, editing, and scheduling news and website content for various organizations.

In addition to writing work, they also have experience designing and implementing social media and marketing campaigns, including the creation of marketing material and management of press relations.

Blake Stutler

Social Work Intern

Outside of Our Center, I work as an improv instructor for kiddos across Washoe County, and I love what I do! Throughout this internship, my goal is to gain and refine skills that will support my career as a social worker serving the LGBTQ+ community in ways that promote resilience, empowerment, and hope when things seem bleak.

I have a special interest in working to support those who identify as transgender/nonbinary/genderqueer/etc., and I particularly enjoy using my background in theater to help bring people together, promote self-expression and acceptance, and inspire confidence.

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.

Juan Acuna

Grant Administrative Assistant

Juan is an experienced and versatile administrative and operations professional with over 20 years of progressive responsibility in client services, office management, estimating coordination, and community outreach. He has a proven ability to manage office procedures, oversee multiple departmental communications, and maintain strong client relationships.

He is skilled in multiple software programs, with bilingual fluency. Demonstrated success in the private sector environment, excelling in fast-paced settings, organizational leadership, and cross-functional teamwork.

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.