OUR TEAM

Sara Larios Mitchell was appointed CEO of StarVista in October 2012. She has a master’s in counseling psychology from Golden Gate University and a doctorate in transpersonal psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. With over 15 years experience in clinical services including early childhood, domestic violence, trauma, youth development, family support, and counseling, Sara is strongly committed to the children, families, and individuals in our diverse community, and to strengthening opportunities for everyone to transform their lives.

sara.mitchell@star-vista.org
650-591-9623, ext. 112

Dianette has worked in the non-profit sector in San Mateo County for over 20 years with various programs and agencies that are now part of StarVista. Prior to joining FACES, Inc. in 1997, Dianette served as the director of finance and administration at the Suicide Prevention and Crisis Center in Burlingame for 12 years. A native of Denmark, Dianette earned a B.S. in accounting from Hayward State University.

dianette.washer@star-vista.org
650-591-9623 ext. 113

Stephanie is a licensed clinical social worker who received her master’s in social work from Columbia University. Since 2000, Stephanie has worked with foster youth, at-risk adolescents and families, and adults in community-based and residential treatment programs, partnering with local schools and criminal justice officials to identify and serve individuals most in need. Stephanie joined StarVista in 2010 as the program director of transitional youth services. She was promoted to director of wellness and recovery services in 2013 where she oversaw multiple programs serving adults with mental health and substance use issues, and individuals in crisis through StarVista’s crisis center. As chief program officer, she supports all StarVista staff in effectively serving clients, growing professionally, and embodying the values of StarVista in their everyday work.

stephanie.weisner@star-vista.org
650-591-9623 ext. 116

Clarise Blanchard is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who joined StarVista (then FACES) as program manager for the Women's Enrichment Center in August, 2000. Prior to that Clarise served as a supervisor at Pyramid Alternatives in Pacifica for 10 years, where she worked with adults, children, and youth, and provided counseling for individuals struggling with addictions, mental health issues, and domestic violence. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in economics, Clarise also earned an M.A. in counseling and guidance from the University of Reno, and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the Northern California Graduate University.

clarise.blanchard@star-vista.org
650-591-3739 ext. 151

Narges is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and the current director for StarVista's Early Childhood and Family Services Department. In her prior role she was the program director for StarVista’s Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center, as well as the Child and Adolescent Hotline and Prevention Program. Narges joined StarVista in 2011 and throughout her career has worked in various school-based, community-based, and outpatient settings working collaboratively with families and schools to address the challenges of children and teens.

narges.dillon@star-vista.org
650-339-5537

Peter Ehrhorn is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who joined StarVista as an Insights Program trainee in 2010. He received his master’s degree in counseling psychology in 2011 and worked as a mental health clinician for at-risk youth and their families for many years. Peter became the program coordinator for the Insights program in 2013 and was promoted to program manager of Your House South in 2014. He has a strong passion for empowering both staff and youth to reach their full potential.

peter.ehrhorn@star-vista.org
650-591-9623 ext. 109

Robin is a seasoned development professional with more than 20 years of service to the nonprofit sector in both the Bay Area and Philadelphia. She has dedicated her career to improving the lives of traditionally underserved and vulnerable populations, increasing their access to services through grants management and fund development. Prior to joining StarVista as grants director in 2015, Robin spent eight years at LifeMoves (formerly InnVision ShelterNetwork) leading a $12M grants program, providing strategic direction for new initiatives, and managing cross-functional collaboration at the executive level.

robin.rudikoff@star-vista.org
650-591-9623 ext. 142

Lindsay Stark is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who joined StarVista in 2009. She received her master’s degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in drama therapy in 2010 and spent several years providing clinical services at StarVista's Women's Enrichment Center. In 2013, Lindsay was promoted to program manager of school-based counseling services. In that role, Lindsay and her team worked to bring mental health services and social-emotional support to more than 30 schools throughout the community, connecting with thousands of children and youth who otherwise would not have access to support services. Lindsay is passionate about breaking down barriers to mental health care and making services highly accessible to all members of the community.

lindsay.stark@star-vista.org
650-591-9623 ext. 125