Meet The Team

Sandra Hiatt
California State Executive Director - Modesto
Believing that it is God’s desire to use Christians to protect and serve children, Sandi has a passion to honor God by helping children in whatever capacity He calls her to. She started her career with Bethany Christian Services in 1997 as a pregnancy counselor and has had the opportunity to work with families adopting through the domestic infant program, the foster care system, and internationally. She is motivated by God’s grace and loves having the honor of being a witness as God’s perfect plans for a child, who the world may see as “difficult to place,” join their forever family. Sandi and her husband Doug have four children (one that joined their family through adoption) and the most adorable granddaughter ever.

Dr. Jennifer Quinn
Program Director - Riverside
Jennifer Quinn joined Bethany Christian Services in 2017 and holds a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Over the last 20 years, she has dedicated her time to helping children and supporting families in their foster care and adoption journeys. Jennifer is a native Californian and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Rosa Gonzalez
Office Manager - Riverside
Rosa has twelve years of experience working in foster care and adoption in the capacity of Intake Coordinator, Family Development and currently as the Office Manager. Rosa also provides CPR/First Aid classes as she is an EMS certified instructor & mentor. She enjoys traveling, spending time watching her ten year old daughter play volleyball and spending quality family time with her husband, daughter, and two adult sons on the weekends. Rosa is a spiritual person that believes that without God nothing is possible.

Erik Murillo
Foster Care Case Manager Supervisor - Riverside
Erik Murillo has been a social worker for over 15 years. He earned his master’s degree in educational counseling and enjoys offering positive support and services to children and families. Erik has lived in Southern California his entire life.

Livier Rocha
Foster Care Case Manager - Riverside
Livier Rocha joined Bethany Christian Services in 2017, bringing nine years of experience working with foster care. She earned her master’s degree in school counseling from Loma Linda University. Livier loves spending time with her family and dog, as well as traveling.

Sao Thao
Adoption Specialist MSW/MA - Riverside
Sao Thao joined Bethany Christian Services in 2018 bringing on 12 years of experience working in foster and adoption care. She earned her master’s degree in social work from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Sao enjoys relaxing with her family and reading. She also likes hiking or walking in the area beaches or landscapes of San Diego. She hopes to assist as many families as she can through the process of becoming wonderful resource parents.

Kimberly Stukey
Adoption Specialist/Foster Care Case Manager - Riverside
Kimberly Lemos joined Bethany Christian Services in 2018 as a Pregnancy Counselor in our Adoption program and is now an Adoption Specialist in our Foster Care program. She earned her master’s degree in social work from Azusa Pacific University. Kimberly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, relaxing at home or on the beach. She feels honored and privileged to have the opportunity to go through the journey of becoming resource parent(s) with many families. She loves being a part of a memorable adventure filled with love and faith.