Emily Bell, LCSW
Director

Emily, LCSW, serves as Division Director of SSG Project 180, leading behavioral health, housing, and court-based programs across Los Angeles County. She holds dual Master’s Degrees from Columbia University in Social Work and International Affairs, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz. Throughout her tenure, Emily has focused on partnering with local public departments to co-design, pilot, and scale innovative programs. She thrives on collaborative problem-solving - guiding new initiatives from inception to long-term sustainability while prioritizing internal capacity building and high-quality service delivery.

Emily Lundberg, LCSW
Senior Director of Programs

Emily joined the Project 180 team as a therapist in 2013 and holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo. Her professional experience includes advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health treatment with Skid Row's chronically homeless population, specialized sex offender treatment, psycho education for at-risk parents, and international development.

Dave Tassone
Senior Director of People & Culture

Driven by a passion for each employee to provide an impact and feel valued for their work, Dave serves as Sr. Director of People & Culture, leading the team that oversees the employee lifecycle from application through offboarding at Project 180. Prior to his current role, Dave worked in People/Human Resources leadership positions in the education sector at the classroom, national non-profit, and local school district levels.  Dave's passion for anti-recidivism work dates back to his teaching experience, during which he worked in an alternative school setting serving students who had been indefinitely suspended or expelled from other New Haven high schools, as well as students returning from incarceration who were being reintegrated into the public school system. Dave double majored in Psychology and English at Wesleyan University and earned his Master of Education in Educational Leadership from The Broad Residency in Urban Education.

Alice Gualpa
Senior Director of Quality & Outcomes

Alice Gualpa is a senior leader in quality, data, and organizational impact, with over a decade of experience using data and evaluation to strengthen programs and improve outcomes. She currently leads Quality and Outcomes at Project 180, supporting organizational strategy, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes for P180 clients. Alice is passionate about building systems where data, frontline expertise, and curiosity come together to drive meaningful learning and better outcomes. Alice obtained her bachelor's degree in statistics from San Francisco State University and her master's degree in education from CalState Los Angeles. 

Chris Minnick, LCSW
Senior Clinical Supervisor

Chris began serving the skid row community as a student intern at the Homeless Outreach Program over 20 years ago. He subsequently obtained his MSW degree from Cal State Long Beach and went on to obtain licensure as a clinical social worker. Chris has extensive experience providing services to people most in need, including those experiencing severe mental illness, substance use, homelessness, and incarceration. Chris continues to support new team members as they learn to serve members of the community most severely impacted by social and health related issues. 

David Ho, LCSW
Program Director, DMH

David received his BA in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and his Master of Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles, with an emphasis in forensic social work. While completing his second-year MSW internship at Project 180 in 2014, David quickly developed a strong connection to the organization’s culture, collaborative team approach to treatment, and the population it serves. The experience left such a lasting impression that he was excited to return as a staff member, beginning a professional journey with Project 180 that has continued to grow ever since.

Elisabeth Espinoza, LCSW
Program Director, ICMS

Elisabeth received her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego and Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. She began her work at Project 180 in 2017 as a clinician on the Downtown LA ICMS team prior to being promoted to ICMS Program Manager in 2019.

Shaunequa Haynes, LCSW
Program Director, Interim Housing

Shauny began her career at Project 180 as a Case Manager and has continued to grow professionally within the organization. She earned her Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach, where she completed fieldwork providing therapy and COVID-related support, as well as services to survivors of domestic violence. Her diverse professional background spans education, mental health, and advertising and marketing, bringing a well-rounded perspective to her work.

Monica Ramos, LCSW
Program Manager, FSP

Monica Ramos, LCSW, is a Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of community mental health experience spanning work with children, adults, and families. Monica earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California (USC), where she initially focused her studies on mezzo-level macro work. This systemic foundation later fueled a profound shift toward a passion for direct, clinical work, and individualized client care. Over the course of her career, she has developed a dedicated specialization in supporting justice-involved populations, actively advocating for individuals navigating reentry, rehabilitation, and systemic barriers, specializing in Full-Service Partnership (FSP) model with a “whatever it takes” approach, ensuring that every client feels seen, valued, and empowered to create meaningful change.

Amanda Hernandez, LCSW
Program Manager, AB109

Amanda holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and is a dedicated leader committed to advancing social justice, strengthening behavioral health systems, and creating meaningful, sustainable change. With experience across justice and behavioral health systems, Amanda brings a unique perspective on the intersection of mental health, community well-being, and equity. She is passionate about developing strong programs, empowering staff, and fostering compassionate, effective systems that create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive.

Yuliana Lopez, LCSW
Program Manager, Project Based Housing

Yuliana holds a bachelor degree in psychology from Cal State Northridge. With over 12 years of management experience in both for profit and non profits she currently manages Project 180's Project based house program.