Courtney Kanagi

Interim Executive Director

Ms. Courtney Kanagi brings over a decade of dedicated service in the nonprofit homelessness sector to her role as Interim Executive Director of Bridge to Home. Her journey began on the front lines as a street outreach worker, giving her a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness.

Through her proven commitment and leadership, Courtney has overseen a broad range of programs, including street outreach, emergency shelter, and interim housing services.

Courtney was invited to join the Board of Bridge to Home in 2021 and bring the expertise learned from her work across Los Angeles and San Diego to Santa Clarita. Born and raised in Newhall, she continues to reside in our community and gives her time to nonprofits that she deeply believes in. 

Driven by a belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, Courtney advocates for compassionate, community-centered solutions. Her leadership is grounded in empathy, experience, and a vision for a future where housing is a human right accessible to all.

Courtney is excited to step into this role as we search for the future leader of Bridge to Home.

Angela Leonard

Director of finance

Mandy O’Connor

Director of development

Ms. Mandy O’Connor serves as the Director of Development at Bridge to Home, bringing more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Bridge to Home, she held a similar leadership role with the Hertz Foundation in Northern California, where she played a key role in advancing fundraising strategy, strengthening donor engagement, and expanding community partnerships in support of graduate fellowships in applied science and engineering. She has successfully developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising strategies, driving both revenue growth and long-term organizational impact through thoughtful relationship-building and strategic leadership.

Her passion for service and her ability to cultivate meaningful connections have been central to her success in development work. Mandy is known for her collaborative approach, strategic mindset, and commitment to aligning philanthropic support with mission-driven outcomes.

A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, she earned a B.A. in Communication before relocating to the Bay Area, where she spent fifteen years working in the hospitality industry. During this time, she refined her strengths in relationship management, strategic communication, and results-driven engagement—skills that now directly impact her work in nonprofit development and fundraising leadership.

A native of the Santa Clarita Valley, Mandy returned to Southern California in 2019 with her family. She is deeply grateful to be home and honored to serve an organization she believes in wholeheartedly. She is passionate about creating pathways for individuals and families to access resources, support, and opportunities that help them rebuild, grow, and thrive. At Bridge to Home, she is proud to contribute her experience and heart for service to advancing the mission of helping neighbors move toward safe, stable housing and renewed possibility.

Nicole L. Feast-Williams, MPA

DIRECTOR OF interim housing