About
Vivalon Leadership Team
Meet the Vivalon Executive Team
Joe O'Hehir, Interim CEO
Joe O’Hehir reassumed the role of Interim CEO at Vivalon on April 1, 2024, overseeing strategic direction and management, and reporting to the board of directors. He previously retired in March 2021 after serving as the CEO of Vivalon (formerly known as Whistlestop), a position he held for 13 years. O’Hehir’s vision for an innovative model of community care for the elderly was realized with the opening of Vivalon’s new Healthy Aging Campus in January 2024.
For the past 42 years, O’Hehir has been providing executive leadership to healthcare and community-based nonprofit organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and the country. His work history includes being part of the founding senior management team for seven start-up organizations. O’Hehir was identified as one of the leading health care entrepreneurs by California Medicine Magazine in its 1998 “Who’s Who” list. In 2006, he received the Center for Nonprofit Leadership’s prestigious “Heart of Marin” award for excellence in board leadership.
O’Hehir served on the Steering Committee for Marin County’s Aging Action Initiative (AAI) strategic collaboration, an organization he helped to start in 2013. He also served as an appointed Governing Board member for the Public Authority of Marin’s In-home Supportive Services agency for 16 years. O’Hehir currently serves as a board member for the San Rafael Public Library Foundation, Eden Housing, First Tee North Coast, and was appointed and served on the 2022-23 Marin County Civil Grand Jury.
Ashley Baker, Chief People Officer
Ashley joined Vivalon in October, 2013, as our HR Manager and Director, before her promotion to Chief People Officer. Prior to joining Vivalon, Ashley worked at national outdoor gear and clothing retailer REI in their Human Resources department for 18 years. Vivalon’s HR services made great strides under Ashley’s guidance, including managing a 93% increase in the number of Vivalon employees in three years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Contact Ashley at: [email protected]
Stephanie McNally, Chief Programs Officer
Stephanie joined Vivalon in December of 2021 as Director of Healthy Aging Programs, bringing a strong background in operations, partnership engagement, and work in the nonprofit sector. Now in the role of Chief Programs Officer, Stephanie is responsible for the development, strategic planning and growth of programs and services that support the health and well-being of Marin County’s older adult community, including in-home services, educational programs, lifelong learning, falls prevention, technology and more. Prior to Vivalon, Stephanie held several roles at Canal Alliance, most recently as Director of Advocacy and Policy. Leading up to her nonprofit career, she worked in software and management consulting as well as serving as an independent non-profit consultant. Stephanie has a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
Contact Stephanie at: [email protected]
Erick Villalobos, Chief Transportation, Facilities, and Safety Officer
Erick joined Vivalon in October of 2019 as General Manager of Transportation Services. Now serving as Chief Transportation Officer, Erick is responsible for the leadership, management and growth of Vivalon’s Transportation Services Department. Erick manages Vivalon’s operating contracts and partnerships with numerous transportation agencies and organizations in Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, and Stanislaus counties, and fosters the growth of Vivalon’s Transportation Services department to align with Vivalon’s mission of improving the lives of older adults and people living with disabilities. Prior to Vivalon, Erick held several positions at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for over 30 years. At UCSF he served as Director of UCSF Transportation Services, Associate Director of UCSF Transportation Services and Security Manager of UCSF Police Department. Erick has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Political Science from Notre Dame de Namur University, and a Master of Business Administration from the School of Business and Management at Notre Dame de Namur University.
Contact Erick at: [email protected]
Brad Kinnish, Chief Financial Officer
Brad joined Vivalon in June of 2024, bringing an impressive background in finance and accounting that spans over 25 years. As chief financial officer, Brad is responsible for Vivalon’s financial management, forecasting, reporting, and risk management. Prior to Vivalon, Brad held CFO roles within the technology sector for companies including Marin Software and Aryaka Networks. Prior to becoming a CFO, Brad held investment banking roles for firms including Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and Thomas Weisel Partners. Brad began his career as an accountant at Ernst & Young while earning his CPA license (inactive). Brad holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Accounting from the University of Washington.
Contact Brad at: [email protected]
Amy Carlson McConnell, Chief Development Officer
Amy, an accomplished non-profit professional and a former civil and criminal justice attorney, joined Vivalon in December of 2024. As chief development officer, Amy is responsible for leading Vivalon’s development department, including donor cultivation and acquisition. Prior to Vivalon, Amy was chief development officer at Huckleberry Youth Programs, where she led all fundraising and revenue-generating efforts, including government grants and contracts, foundation and corporate giving, individual giving, marketing and communications, events, and volunteerism. In addition, Amy served as advancement specialist at Huckleberry Youth Programs and as a board member for the organization. She has also held several volunteer fundraising roles at Mark Day School, Pacific Primary, and The Branson School. Amy holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Colgate University.
Contact Amy at: [email protected]
