Our dedicated team of experienced professionals are always engaged, utilizing their unique skills and passion to move the work of Sister League forward. Meet some of our incredible leaders.
Nuria Haro-Lopez
Executive Director
Nuria joined the SLSD team in May 2020 and is the Executive Director. Nuria started as a Mental Health Aide and acquired a vast knowledge of the organization as she worked her way up to Housing Director then to her current position as Executive Director. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from University of California San Diego in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology. Nuria is grateful for the opportunity to serve women in the San Diego community and strengthen SLSD as an organization.
Nuria particularly loves the organization’s rich history and has enjoyed community outreach and teaching others about SLSD’s mission and services.
Nuria is a Virginia native who grew up traveling and tries her best to make a trip to another country at least once a year! When she is home in California she enjoys camping, taking her dogs to the beach and BBQ-ing with friends.
Samantha Rogers
Director of Operation
Sami Rogers has been with Sister League since September 2020 and has been serving as the Housing Director since July 2021. Her responsibilities include managing both Redwood and Fourth avenue homes, overseeing the referral/intake process for potential residents and performing outreach within the San Diego community. One of Sami’s goals is to provide a secure, comfortable and encouraging environment in which the residents can learn, grow and prosper.
Sami, a native to San Diego county, grew up in the small town of Ramona with big dreams of helping others. Eager to get out and experience the world, she received a BS in Health Science at CSU Long Beach, with an emphasis on community health education. Sami believes that lifelong learning and promoting diversity are essential to tackling disparities.
When she is not dedicating her time to the service of others, Sami can be found listening to live music or soaking up the San Diego sun in whichever way she can!
Arianna Garcia
Program Coordinator
Arianna Garcia has been with the Sister League of San Diego as Program Coordinator since December 2021. Some of her responsibilities involve coordinating volunteer opportunities within the organization, being a point of contact for outside entities, as well as planning and executing in-home programming for both residences. Being an advocate for women’s stabilization and empowerment herself, Arianna has a deep passion for serving the women who encounter our housing program.
Arianna is a California native, who grew up in a small city in Los Angeles County. Growing up in the diverse greater Los Angeles area, Arianna has grown a desire to help others facing social barriers. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego, with an emphasis in Social Inequality.
In her free time Arianna browses local San Diego thrift stores and scouts out changes of scenery to read and journal.