Jennifer Hanley, Executive Director

Jennifer Hanley, a Benicia resident for 35 years, brings with her over 15 years of experience in communications, public safety, community engagement, strategic communications, project management, marketing, and executive administration. 

After dedicating nearly a decade in public safety as a 911 Dispatcher and Training Officer with the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, Jennifer transitioned into the private sector where she has since held positions in finance, C-suite executive office administration, program coordination with Solano Transportation Authority and political campaign management & consulting. She is also an avid community volunteer for various programs and projects.

Ms. Hanley serves on the Board of Directors for the Village to Village Network, a national nonprofit organization that supports the development and management of nearly 300 Villages nationwide. Additionally, she serves on the Senior Roundtable for the City of Benicia, and the Solano County Master Plan for Aging Advisory Committee whose purpose it is to guide the development of a culturally inclusive plan for older adults residing in Solano County. 

Contact: email at jhanley@carquinezvillage.org or direct line (707) 742-3376.

Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 4pm

Follow on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlhanley/

Jane Keene, President of the Board & Interim Programs Committee Chair

Jane Keene, a native of Leicester, England, underwent a transatlantic relocation to the United States in 1968 and has been a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area since 1980.

Possessing a Master of Science degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco, Jane is also a graduate of the Lynn Andrews Center for Sacred Arts and Training. She holds the esteemed titles of ordained Minister and Life Coach, demonstrating her commitment to spiritual and personal development.

Contact Jane directly via email at jane@carquinezvillage.org. 

Barbara Feth, Vice President of the Board 

Barbara Feth is a part-time staff physical therapist in an acute care hospital, bringing decades of leadership and clinical experience to the Carquinez Village board. Over the course of her career, she has directed and supported thousands of therapists nationwide and successfully designed and implemented national educational, clinical, and customer satisfaction programs.

Barbara is deeply passionate about creating spaces where older adults can form meaningful relationships and feel supported as they navigate the aging process together. Her professional background includes providing physical therapy to seniors in their homes, outpatient clinics, and hospital settings, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the physical, social, and environmental factors that impact healthy aging. She has also volunteered at senior fairs, offering screenings focused on balance, flexibility, and home safety.

Carol Gonsalves, Board Secretary

Carol spent 30 years working in disability advocacy, concluding her career in 2021 after establishing her own consulting business. Prior to that, she served for 18 years as a Solano County Deputy Probation Officer, working in both juvenile and adult supervision and investigations.

Carol’s advocacy began more than 35 years ago, inspired by her son, Martin, who has Down syndrome. She started helping parents navigate and advocate for services for their children with disabilities, a commitment that led her to serve on numerous regional and statewide committees and boards. Her work has also contributed to a variety of disability-focused publications. She currently serves on two boards supporting adults with disabilities.

Gerry Forcier, Board Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair

Gerry worked as the executive director of The Arc-Solano, an organization that serves people with developmental/intellectual disabilities, for thirty-nine years. During this time, he was also an active volunteer with a number of organizations. Gerry was a board member of the Affordable Housing Affiliation in Benicia, serving Housing Coalition (NBHC), also in the position of Treasurer. (NBHC serves people with developmental/intellectual disabilities by accessing affordable housing in the Napa, Sonoma, and Solano county catchment areas.) Additionally, Gerry served as the financial secretary of the church council of Benicia’s Community Congregational Church.

Susan Neuhaus, Board Member and Membership Development Chair

Susan Neuhaus, who is a nurse by training, spent over 30 years in healthcare management and leadership, primarily with Kaiser. Her roles included nursing administration, working to advance healthcare policy, and serving as a Continuing Care Leader with oversight for four medical centers. A key to Susan’s success is her passion for learning and change. Despite her workplace demands, she found time to walk three marathons––in Chicago, Alaska, and Hawaii––and complete innumerable half-marathons. Her volunteer service includes commitments to Sustainable Solano, Benicia Public Library, League of Women Voters, AAUW, and Carquinez Village. She also finds time to provide tax preparation assistance and Medicare counseling. Susan and her husband, Mark, moved to Benicia in 2012.

Contact Susan via email at susan@carquinezvillage.org 

Linda Chandler, Board Member, Outreach & Development

Linda Chandler began her career as an educator following the completion of her degree and credentialing at UC Irvine. She holds an MBA from JFK University and provided consulting for the Small Business Centers (SBDC) in Contra Costa and Solano counties while also teaching as an adjunct professor for Golden Gate University, Saint Mary’s, and the California Maritime Academy. Employed by Contra Costa County, she served as a strategic planner for Contra Costa’s Workforce Investment Board, she headed up the development of EASTBAY Works, a partnership that services all the East Bay. Linda spearheaded design and technology delivery linkage for fourteen centers, acknowledged for national innovation. She led aggressive grant development and expanded partnerships with industry resulting in millions of new dollars targeted retrain youth and adults. Her present interest is building partnerships and ongoing support for the goals of Carquinez Village.

Contact Linda via email at tiffally@sbcglobal.net

Dr. Norma Rodriguez de Lisenko, DrPH, MPH, Member-at-Large

Dr. Lisenko is a public health leader with over 30 years of experience advancing equitable programs and partnerships that strengthen community health and social connection. She is the CEO and Principal Investigator of Innovative Health Solutions (IHS), a nonprofit organization she founded in 2008, where she leads initiatives focused on healthy aging, food security, and access to care for children, families, and older adults throughout the Bay Area.

Her work centers on creating environments that support independence, wellness, and meaningful engagement, allowing people to thrive in their homes and communities as they age. Dr. Lisenko brings deep expertise in community health planning, funding development, and cross-sector collaboration, bridging public agencies, healthcare systems, and grassroots organizations to build sustainable networks of support.

Dr. Lisenko holds a Doctor of Public Health from the University of Florida, a Master of Public Health from San Francisco State University, and a BA in Organizational Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. 

Diane Delaney, Membership Services Chair

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