Philip Yaeger | Executive Director & CEO

Philip Yaeger, who became executive director and CEO of AIDS Services Foundation Orange County in 2008, has a drive and passion for helping those living with HIV disease. Phil first joined Radiant Health Centers (then ASF) as a volunteer 24 years ago and immediately developed an appreciation for the stewardship of its resources and its strong commitment to the community.

Phil then became the organization’s first food pantry coordinator through a grant given by the Elizabeth Taylor Foundation, and later held a number of direct and support service roles—providing him with a 360-degree view of the scope and breath of the organization’s critical work.

A highly respected authority on the subject of HIV and the importance of education, prevention and the care of those infected with the disease, Phil is a dedicated and committed leader and invaluable asset to the organization and the Orange County community.

Guita Sharifi | Chief Financial Officer

Guita Sharifi, chief financial officer of Radiant Health Centers, has over 15 years of CFO experience in the nonprofit healthcare sector. With extensive expertise in fiscal oversight and operations, Guita supports RHC’s board and CEO in meeting the agency’s vision and strategic goals through cost-saving insights and efficient financial and operational oversight.  In 2017 Radiant Health Centers was named to the Orange County Business Journal’s Top Nonprofit Organizations list for its 102 percent revenue growth and expansion of programs to the LGBTQ+ population.

Prior to her role at Radiant Health Centers, Guita served as CFO for the Alzheimer’s Family Center, Hoag affiliate as well as 7 years at Western Youth Services, one of the largest mental health organizations in Orange County. Guita holds an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) license, that allows her to practice anywhere in the world. She earned her PKE (Presidential Key Executive) Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu and a Bachelor of Arts at Eastern Michigan University.  She holds a Certificate of Health Care Management and Leadership from Pepperdine  and is in the process of completing her Ph.D. in organizational leadership from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Guita is also a community activist, having served on numerous charitable boards including the CFO Leadership Council, Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group, and the California Association of Nonprofits – CFO Task Force and served as the 5th Supervisorial District Representative on Taxpayers Oversight for Measure M. Guita has been nominated for six consecutive years for CFO of the Year awards by Orange County Business Journal.

Sandra Boodman, LCSW | Senior Director of Programs

Sandra Boodman, who became Senior Director of Programs in April of 2017 is very passionate about helping underserved communities and has worked in mental health non-profit management since 2008.  Sandra joined RHC in 2014 as a Case Management Supervisor and then as the Director of Clinical and Case Management Services where she oversaw the nursing and social service case managers, as well as interns and case management support staff, and provided intensive services to clients in both field and clinic-based settings.

Sandra has also served as a case management supervisor for community programs to provide services to high risk youth in truancy or juvenile drug court with mental health diagnoses; a program manager for a residential youth program that provides services for youth ages 18-21 with persistent mental illness; and as a social worker. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, and obtained a master’s degree in social work with a focus on children, youth and families from California State University, Long Beach. She has been a licensed clinical social work since 2013.

Employees & Departments

Radiant Health Centers staff are highly committed, professional and caring individuals who have served the agency for a number of years.  Many staff members are bilingual and speak fluent Spanish.