Meet Our Dedicated Leadership Team

The team at The Priority Center combines strategic leadership and extensive expertise to deliver life-changing programs and support to end generational trauma.

Executive Director/CEO

Lisa C. Fujimoto

Fujimoto brings more than 35 years of corporate and nonprofit experience to her position. She previously served for 18 years as the executive director of the Change a Life Foundation, based in Orange, California.


Chief Program Officer

Shireen Varga

Shireen Varga initially joined The Priority Center in May 2014 as a crisis clinician for the Children’s In-Home Crisis Stabilization program, subsequently being promoted to Program Director of the Outreach and Engagement program. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and in her free time serves as the Executive Officer for the California State Guard’s Medical Command.


Chief Development Officer

Shahana Shah

Shahana Shah is the Chief Development Officer at The Priority Center, an organization that deeply aligns with her personal values. Growing up and living in Orange County, Shahana is passionate about creating long-lasting, meaningful change in the community she calls home. The Priority Center’s mission to assist those in crisis and break cycles of trauma is work that she finds both fulfilling and vital.


Chief People Officer

Isabel Valdivia

Isabel Valdivia joined The Priority Center in 2019 with over 35 years of experience as a Human Resources consultant and executive in Los Angeles and Orange County.


Chief Accounting Officer

Deborah Fasola

Experienced General Manager/Director with a demonstrated history of working in vast industries from Automotive, white appliances, construction industry to Non-profit organizations.

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