Driven by a passion to serve neglected and abused children, Rick has provided foster care and adoptive homes for thousands of children in the California foster care system since 1993. He has a Master's Degree in Business Administration and more than 31 years of Executive Leadership experience in providing quality care for children in the foster care system. Rick is the founder/CEO of Pathway Family Services and serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He and his wife, Jane have three adult children (who are married) and six amazing grandchildren.

Tamira Lopez became a part of the Pathway team in 2015. She serves as the Director of Social Work. Tamira has a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. She has outstanding communication and relationship building skills and enjoys marketing and community partnership development. In addition to her many years of experience in management roles in a private foster care agency she has over 10 years of experience in Executive Leadership roles in other community-based non-profits. Tamira has a passion and commitment to see children and families thrive. She is a certified TBRI Instructor and is committed to providing excellent, caring and compassionate service to foster children and their resource families. Her ultimate goal is that children find healing and HOPE. Tamira is the proud aunt of 6 nieces and nephews.

Michelle Moses became a part of the Pathway team in 2012. She serves as the Central Coast California Deputy Director our Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties services. She has Master's Degrees in Marriage & Family Therapy and Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology – Human Resource Management and has more than 10 years of substantial experience in serving adults with disabilities and co-occurring mental health disorders, drug & alcohol treatment and Foster Family Agency services as an FFA Social Worker, Social Work Supervisor. Michelle is a certified TBRI Instructor and is passionate about serving foster children and resource families; she enjoys the opportunity to contribute to bringing hope and healing to children and families through the mission and vision of Pathway Family Services.

Luci Green became a part of the Pathway team in 2015. She serves as the Southern California Deputy Director for our Riverside & San Bernardino Counties services. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, and she has more than 15 years of rich background in Foster Family Agency services as an FFA Social Worker, Social Work Supervisor and Area Administrator. Luci is very positive, encouraging and contributes much professional knowledge and many leadership skills as a member of the Pathway leadership team.

Jennifer Kim joined the Pathway leadership team in 2024. She is the Deputy Director of the Foster Family Agency services for the central coast region. She has a master’s degree in counseling/human development. She has more than 20 years of experience in Human Services and Behavioral Health. Jennifer has received special recognition as an award-winning manager and as a business leader.

Jennifer is passionate about ensuring the quality development of children and committed to serving their needs while in the foster care system and supporting the families who provide care for them. She enjoys learning about different cultures, and that has served her well in building bridges of connection and service to others.

Ginger Richardson joined Pathway Family Services in 2022 as an Accounting Assistant and later advanced to Interim Finance Manager before being promoted to Finance Manager in 2023. With over 12 years of experience in accounting and finance, she is dedicated to cultivating a positive and supportive work environment. She is actively involved in her church and various philanthropic initiatives and is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management.

Maria Meda joined the Pathway team in 2023 and serves as the Billing Manager. Currently completing a degree in Business Administration, she carries over 10 years of experience in healthcare finance and revenue cycle operations. She brings a strong background in process improvement, compliance, and supporting organizational excellence. As a mother, she is deeply passionate about serving children and families and understands the importance of strong systems that allow programs to focus on care and impact. She is committed to supporting her teams and contributing to organizational growth through thoughtful, data-driven decision making. Maria is married and a proud parent of four beautiful children.

Nataly Loucel joined the Pathway team in 2025. She serves as HR Manager, with over a decade of experience in human resource management and talent acquisition. She brings formal training to the role and received her education in Human Resource Management from the University of Phoenix. Her expertise centers on HR strategy, employee relations, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Ginny joined the Pathway team in 2014 as the corporate office receptionist. Over the years she has grown within Pathway and has worked in the finance department and, while she continues her executive assistant duties, she has grown into the corporate office manager role. Her years of experience with Pathway have gained her knowledge in many areas, allowing her to be a strong support to the executive director and leadership team. She believes in and supports Pathway’s mission to serve children, families, and the community, and is committed to advancing its vision for the future.