Our Team

Dana Toppel, LCSW, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, Dana Toppel provides overall leadership for the impact-driven, multi-service organization with the bold vision of building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient San Diego. Dana joined JFS in 2009 as Director of Older Adult Services and later served as Divisional Director of Clinical Services and Chief Program Officer before assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2015.

With more than two decades of experience serving diverse populations in both direct service and leadership roles, Dana has a proven track record in program development, revenue generation, change management, and leading strategic, innovative, high-impact organizations. Prior to joining JFS, she worked as a director, consultant, and therapist with the San Diego LGBT Community Center, the University of California San Diego, and San Diego Youth & Community Services.

Dana is dedicated to advancing equity and actively participates in local, regional, and national efforts focused on inclusive leadership, professional development, and expanding access to opportunity for all. She currently serves as Chair of San Diego for Every Child, is a Commissioner on the California Commission on Aging, and serves on the Board of Directors for LEAD San Diego.

A native of Madison, Wisconsin, Dana holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and both a Master of Social Work and a Master of Business Administration from San Diego State University. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California.

Tanya Hackel

Chief Advancement Officer

As Chief Advancement Officer, Tanya oversees the Development, Marketing, and Volunteer Engagement Teams at JFS. She works closely with all departments to enhance our relationships with supporters, stakeholders, and our community. Tanya joined JFS from Lifeline Community Services where she served as the Chief Development Officer, overseeing the private fundraising, volunteer program, and internal and external marketing and communications efforts for the 50-year-old, $16MM human service organization.

Tanya is a non-profit professional with decades of experience in fundraising, communications, and marketing. Prior to her tenure at Lifeline, Tanya served as the Chief Development and Communications Officer at JCCA, a $110M child welfare agency in New York City. Prior to that, Tanya was the Director of Development at the Hebrew Free Loan Society in New York. Tanya began her development career at UJA-Federation of New York. Before her work in the non-profit sector, Tanya worked in account management at various advertising agencies in New York City.

Tanya earned her Master in Public Administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and her Bachelor’s degree from Williams College.

Shreya Shah Sasaki, M.P.H

Chief Program and Impact Officer

As Chief Program and Impact Officer, Shreya supports program team leaders in tackling complex challenges in our community, including homelessness, food insecurity, raising a family, and aging with dignity. Shreya also serves as the executive sponsor of JFS’s Diversity and Belonging Council.

Shreya’s professional experience has focused on addressing social determinants of health with empathy and hope. Combining expertise in public health programming with skills in finance, operations, and external relations, she continuously seeks innovative ways to improve community health by engaging with community members in a dignified, person-centered manner.

Prior to joining JFS, Shreya served as Chief Operating Officer at Mission Driven Finance, a startup impact investing firm focused on advancing economic opportunity. She has also held positions at Kaiser Permanente as Finance Director for Hospital and Health Plan Operations and Senior Community Benefit Manager in the Public Affairs Department.

In the community, Shreya is the board Secretary for MAAC and previously served as Treasurer at Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties. She is a LEAD San Diego graduate and a former member of the Carmel Valley Community Planning Board. Shreya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles.