Leadership
Dietra Clayton
Executive Director
Dietra Clayton is a seasoned nonprofit executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience advancing housing stability, behavioral health services, and community-centered solutions. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to equity, trauma-informed leadership, and ensuring that individuals and families have access to the resources and support needed to move from crisis to stability with dignity and hope.
Throughout her career, Dietra has led organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and increased community impact. She is known for building strong, mission-driven teams, fostering collaborative partnerships across sectors, and developing innovative strategies that address both immediate needs and long-term systemic challenges. Her leadership approach centers on equity, inclusion, and creating environments where staff, clients, and community voices are valued and elevated.
Dietra has extensive experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, philanthropic partners, healthcare systems, and nonprofit organizations. She has also served in board leadership roles, contributing her expertise in governance, strategic planning, and organizational development to strengthen mission-driven organizations and expand their reach.
A strong advocate for trauma-informed practices, Dietra integrates this lens into organizational culture, program design, and leadership development. She believes that sustainable change happens when organizations prioritize both the well-being of the people they serve and the people who carry out the work.
Dietra’s leadership philosophy emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and innovation. She is passionate about building sustainable systems, strengthening community partnerships, and advancing solutions that create lasting impact.
Angela Leonard
Director of finance
Ms. Angela Leonard is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in Organizational Operations, specializing in Fiscal Management and the development and implementation of Operating Procedures. An alumni of Azusa Pacific University, Angela has held leadership positions with Los Angeles Youth Network, Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing, Habitat for Humanity, and the Bill Wilson Center.
Nicole L. Feast-Williams, MPA
DIRECTOR OF interim housing
Ms. Nicole L. Feast-Williams began her passion as a volunteer at the age of 19 volunteering for several non-profit organizations. Nicole’s passion is helping children that have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, human trafficking, and teaching self-love to help youth succeed in life. She joined the Bridge to Home team in 2017 as a Residential Team Lead and has been promoted throughout her tenure.
Nicole has two daughters, Chanel and Chya, and a son Cobie that are the loves of her life. Nicole enjoys traveling, spa time, hiking, volunteering, and time with her family.
Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Theory from University of Phoenix and a master’s degree in Public Administration (Leadership and Management) from University of La Verne.
Elizabeth Jimenez
DIRECTOR OF programs
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has served diverse populations across California, including transition-age youth, families, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Her experience spans emergency and transitional housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Time Limited Subsidies, Intensive Case Management Services, and youth and family programs. She has also built strong partnerships with city and county leaders, community organizations, faith-based partners, and service providers to expand access to housing and supportive services.
As Director of Programs at Bridge to Home, Elizabeth focuses on strengthening programs and partnerships while mentoring the next generation of leaders in homeless services. Her leadership is rooted in collaboration, transparency, mentorship, and accountability.
After more than two decades in this work, her goal remains the same: helping individuals and families find a place they can truly call home.