Liliya Peterson - MA, Executive Director
Liliya earned her BS degree in Health Science from Fresno State University in 2001 and worked as Administrator of elderly residential homes in Clovis through 2006.
In 2006 she moved with her husband to San Rafael, CA and worked on Adult Day Health Center "Your Health" in the Presidio Park of SF as a Program Director.
In 2010, Liliya earned Masters in Arts graduate degree in Gerontology, Long Term Care Administration from San Francisco State University. From 2011 through 2014, Liliya ran the Healthy Minds – Healthy Aging community program (MHSA funding) for individuals 60 + in Napa Valley California. From 2014 - 2016 Liliya was a professional Gerontologist and Administrator Consultant for Residential Homes for Elderly in Sonoma county. From 2016 – 2020, she worked as a Case Manager at the GGRC serving individuals ages 3+ who were diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities. December 15, 2020 Liliya became an Executive Director at Opportunity for Independence.
Ambur Gastelum - Programs Senior Manager
Ambur has worked at OFI since March 2009. She began as skills instructor, later becoming Manager. She is currently the Senior Programs Manager for all OFI Programs. While at OFI, Ambur became a licensed massage therapist and certified health educator. During her off time, Ambur loves to spend time with her five children, hiking, going to the river or the beach.
Tristan Overgaard - OFI SLS Lead Trainer/ SLS Instructor
Tristan Overgaard was born in Novato, but moved to Sweden when he was 10 years old. He returned to California in 2007 and began working with the special needs population. He has spent 17 years working as Instructior. Hi has been the lead trainer for all staff since February 2021. His compassion and commitment continued to positively impact both clients and staff of OFI.
Lisa Bernhard - Executive Assistant
Lisa has been with OFI since March 2022. She received her M.B.A. from UCLA with a concentration in marketing. She worked in marketing roles in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area before feeling the pull to work in the nonprofit sector. She previously worked on behalf of United Way and Easterseals. Lisa supports the Executive Director via back-office work to keep our office and client support running smoothly.