Interim Inc., is proud to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be instrumental in supporting Interim’s mission of providing housing and supportive services to adults living with mental illness in Monterey County.
We are confident that our new board members will play a vital role in shaping the future of Interim and ensuring that we continue to provide the highest quality care and support to our clients. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise in areas such as healthcare, finance, and community development will be invaluable assets as we continue to evolve!
Jennifer McDonnell:Â Jennifer is the Nursing Supervisor for the inpatient mental health unit at Natividad Hospital, with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Her passion is helping those with mental illness in our community. She enjoys working with different agencies to coordinate assistance for those in need.
John Swendseid: John was a public finance lawyer in Colorado and Nevada during his career. He relocated to the Monterey area in 2017 and enjoys pursuing activities in retirement that involve giving back to the community. John believes Interim serves a vital role in assisting and providing housing for people who are in need.
Marisol Mendez Marisol is currently part of the Executive Management Team at the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and serves as an Assistant District Attorney where she supervises eight prosecution units with several of those units presenting unique issues involving the intersection of the mental health and criminal justice systems. Believing that no one can truly be free unless they are safe, she has been practicing law as a Prosecutor for her entire career. Marisol is also a Commissioner of the Community Restorative Justice Commission of  Monterey County.
Nykole Sakihara: Nykole currently serves as the Statewide Action Plan Specialist for the Cal Interagency Council on Homelessness (CAL ICH). Prior to joining the Cal ICH team, Nykole worked in both policy and direct services for people experiencing homelessness.