Our Team

Carrie Coppini | Executive Director & MA APCC

Carrie Coppini is the founder and Board President of the Free to Fly Foundation Single Mom’s Fund. Carrie is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Since 2009 Carrie has been fighting to bring better resources and hope to the struggling single mother families in our community. Her goal is to build an organization that provides survival, practical and spiritual support to single moms in Humboldt County.

Cheryl Turner | Treasurer

Cheryl graduated with an accounting degree from Cal State Fullerton and over twenty-five years of experience. Cheryl has served as treasurer for multiple non-profits and joined the Board of Directors in 2020. Cheryl is devoted to Jesus and was a single mom to her children after her husband passed away in 2008. The combination of her skills, life experience and love for serving people have prepared her for her role at the Free to Fly Foundation.

Lisa Leon | Administrative Assistant | Board Secretary| Community Resource Specialist

Lisa has over seven years of combined secretarial and community resource experience. Lisa currently works for TCIL. Her title is ADRC Manager and has acquired extensive knowledge of the resources available in our county. Lisa helps our single moms connect to essential services and resources both within our organization and those provided by governmental agencies. Lisa also joined on the Housing Authority of the county of Humboldt Board of Commissioners in October of 2022. Lisa joined the Free To Fly Foundation Single Mom Fund Board of Directors as the Secretary in 2020.

Maureen brundage | rehousing coordinator

Maureen Brundage biography coming soon.

Erin McCann | Community & church liason

Erin McCann’s biography coming soon.

Cassie brilbeck | Fundraising, grants, clothing closet facilitator

Cassie Brilbeck biography coming soon