Shannin Pickle
Shannin Pickle
President/Founder
With extensive experience working as a leader with Non profit organizations for almost 20 years, she is now heading up the Small Steps for compassion organization in TZ, Africa.
Shannin has a deep passion and vision that propel her to fight for injustice. She has a strong desire to give a voice to abandoned and neglected children and help make opportunities for the less fortunate. Her instinct and compassion make her a perfect president for our organization.
Email: spickle@smallstepsforcompassion.org
Corrinne Cunliffe
Vice President
With a deep passion, rooted in giving a voice back to those whose voices had been taken away, Corrinne finds joy in helping fundraising efforts and leading team trips to Small Steps in Tanzania, Africa. Corrinne, has over 10 years of experience being involved and working with non-profit organizations. She plans to use her background and experience in Sustainable Business to continue to making an impact in the world, specifically making sure that all children feel loved.
email: cpickle@smallstepsforcompassion.org
Paul Pickle
Director of Development and Compliance
As CEO for a company in the tech industry, with an engineering background, Paul dedicates time to philanthropic projects. Having aided and partnered with Orphans heart, Mercy for Children, and The Make it Count foundation, Paul brings a perspective and expertise necessary to The Small Steps for Compassion organization.
Email: Ppickle@smallstepsforcompassion.org
Doug Spinella
Treasurer
A sales professional in the technology industry, Doug is dedicated to helping those in need. He has a strong volunteering background in serving youth for over 25 years. Serving in numerous countries as well as locally. Doug's background and skills are a welcomed value to our organization.
Email: dspinella@smallstepsforcompassion.org
Elisabeth Spinella
Secretary
Elisabeth has been working with Small Steps since the very start in 2009. With her experience in education, she assists in the teacher team building activities at Steps Academy. Her passion and love for our girls and entire project are her driving force.
Email: espinella@smallstepsforcompassion.org
Juma Kitau
Director of Operations
A retired Lieutenant from the Tanzania People's Defense Forces where he studied Aerospace, Law and Administration. Post service, Juma received a degree in Zoology and became a professional Safari Guide. He had done that for the past 20 years. An avid philanthropist, Juma has dedicated his time and resources to giving back to his community and working with Small Steps for Compassion.
Jake viramontez
Director
Jake Viramontez is an award winning filmmaker, who has directed films in over 30 countries covering topics from female empowerment through soccer in Sao Paulo to Syrian Refugees in Jordan. He is also the founder of the non profit Sown for Good, an organization that gives films away for free to non profits around the globe. Jake was delighted to be asked to join us as a Board Member at Small Steps for Compassion, to help guide us to empower our community.
email: jake@smallstepsforcompassion.org
AMy litchfield
Director
Dr. Amy H. Litchfield has been practicing dermatology in southern California since 2001. She obtained her undergraduate degree in chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned her M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia. She went on to complete her residency training in dermatology at the University of Louisville, Kentucky where she was elected to serve as Chief Resident.
Dr. Litchfield grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and has since settled in Orange County where she lives with her husband, two daughters and son. She enjoys reading, snowskiing, traveling, and exercise. She also has a passion for children’s education and was a founding board member and Vice-President of the Splash Foundation at Concordia Elementary School in San Clemente www.splashfoundation.com She is also involved with the Mind Institute and the Discovery Science Center.
email: alitchfield@smallestepsforcompassion.org
Clay crossan
Director
Clay is an entrepreneur of over 15 years. He owns a Nutritional Supplement company in the Healthcare Practitioner space. He also currently serves as a non-paid staff member of the Shoreline Church of San Clemente, where he co-teaches their Discipleship Pathway classes and co-leads their outreach to local people in need. Clay brings 10 years experience serving Orphans Internationally through his work with the organization Kids Around the World. His passion is helping people learn and know the love of Jesus Christ. He is excited to serve the girls in the Small Steps home and all of those in the surrounding communities.
email: ccrossan@smallestepsforcompassion.org
Ashton pickle
Skatepark Director
Ashton is motivated to give those who have felt excluded a place of belonging. He is a surfboard shaper by profession, but has an ongoing passion for skateboarding that has lasted the last 20 years. Through his role at Small Steps as the head of the Skatepark Project, he will aid in fostering and growing the Small Steps skateboarding community. Skateboarding gives the community a new outlet of enjoyment and tears down walls of exclusivity that is ever present in everyday life.
