Our Team
Meet the people behind North Beach Citizens
Kristie Fairchild
Executive Director
"Our service-oriented approach provides a welcoming environment for our clients and serves as a catalyst for change. Our success stories provide a platform for our new clients to find hope that they, too, can recover and ultimately help others along their journey. I am always amazed by the tenacity, optimism, and gratitude of those we serve. The clients we serve motivate me every day to continue to serve the community.
At North Beach Citizens, we believe stable housing, support, and human dignity are necessities, not privileges. As we celebrate 25 years, our focus is on strengthening housing stability, expanding impact, and putting resources directly in the hands of those who need them most. Together, we’re creating a future where every neighbor is seen, supported, and empowered.”
Leona Alcorn
Assistant Director“Working at NBC aligns deeply with my personal values—treating every person with compassion, fairness, and dignity. One of my favorite experiences is witnessing and participating in our food bank, where volunteers, clients, and staff come together to assemble grocery bags and distribute them with care. It also brings me tremendous joy when I’m able to find housing for a homeless older adult—somewhere they can truly call home and live the rest of their lives with dignity.”
Gina Baldanzi
Development Assistant“Having lived in North Beach for nearly 20 years, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible work North Beach Citizens does for our neighborhood. I’m honored and proud to be part of this organization, and I especially love the moments when our community and volunteers come together at our events to fundraise, connect, and make a meaningful impact.”
Adam Hiller
Case Manager“North Beach Citizens has been a beacon of hope, and an exemplary leader in how to truly be a part of one's community. It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of an organization that is making a positive impact on so many lives. Humanity at its best lifts up and supports its weakest and most vulnerable members, and that is what this organization sets out to do. I am grateful to be representing the generosity of the North Beach community.”
Apeksha Gurung
Food Pantry Coordinator“I first became involved with North Beach Citizens in 2025 as a food pantry volunteer. Through volunteering, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the meaningful difference the organization makes in the lives of its clients—not only by providing essential resources, but by creating a sense of support, dignity, and community. Seeing the impact of this work firsthand inspired me to become more involved and take on a greater role. Today, as the Pantry Coordinator, I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting our clients and contributing to an organization that makes such a genuine difference in their lives.”