Staff & Board

Executive Director

Nancy joined Living Beauty in 2016 after nearly three decades in nonprofit management. She began her nonprofit career as the Executive Director of Escalon School and then led Friends of CASA Los Angeles. After 12 years at CASA, Nancy started a nonprofit consulting firm, working with various organizations on fundraising and strategic planning. In 2016, she met Living Beauty Founder Amie Satchu and fell in love with the organization. Under her leadership, Living Beauty now serves nearly 1,800 women with cancer nationwide. Nancy and her husband Jim have two grown children, Courtney and Chris.

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Ariana Barrett

Assistant Executive Director

Ariana began her work with Living Beauty after she and her mother volunteered at a wellness retreat. Inspired by the organization’s mission and values, she took on various volunteer projects while working for the founder’s beauty company. This led to her becoming Outreach Coordinator in 2013. Ariana studied Finance at California State University, Los Angeles, and is also a singer in a band. She is passionate about Living Beauty’s work and looks forward to new challenges in the nonprofit world.

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Indyra Flores

Program Director

Raised by vegetarian hippies who grew their own food and traveled in a VW bus, Indyra is no stranger to the holistic lifestyle. Her career interests have always been in the healing arts, including roles as a doula, childbirth educator, massage therapist, and elementary school counselor. As Program Director for Living Beauty, Indyra helps women connect mind, body, and spiritual growth. She balances work with motherhood and her own practice, while exploring music, art, and meditation. Indyra feels blessed to help others thrive while living a life of fulfillment and passion.

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Mariella D'Avirro

Director of Grants and Content Writing

Mariella started her journey with Living Beauty as a summer intern while she was studying Sociology and Women’s and Gender studies at Drew University in New Jersey. After spending 3 months working with the team, she gained invaluable experience and became very passionate about the unique Living Beauty mission. She began working full-time with Living Beauty in 2019 as the Administrative Assistant, but as Mariella grew with the foundation she discovered a passion for grant writing. Today she is the Director of Grants and Content Writing, where she is focusing on securing funding for the organization and spearheading various writing projects.

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Kelli Gill

Development Director

With over a decade of expertise in fundraising, development, and marketing, Kelli is dedicated to driving organizational growth and community engagement. She has a proven track record in executing high-impact fundraising initiatives, managing teams, and building relationships with donors and corporate partners. Previously, Kelli served as Director of Advancement and Stewardship at the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, leading major fundraising projects like the Rose Bowl Stadium’s 100th Birthday Celebration, which surpassed its $1 million goal. Kelli holds an MA in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Management and a BA in Liberal Studies. She is passionate about Living Beauty’s mission and committed to supporting its dynamic team. Kelli has three boys: Tanner, Tyler, and Parker.

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Samantha Vo

Marketing and Communications Manager

Samantha brings extensive experience in marketing, communications, and project management. With a successful track record in leading campaigns, she is dedicated to fostering community connections. Samantha holds a BS in Business Administration, an MBA in Marketing Strategy and Project Management, and an MA in Politics. After joining Living Beauty in 2023 through the Elemental Healing Retreat, her personal journey with Stage 3B Triple Negative Breast Cancer fuels her commitment to supporting others. She enjoys creative pursuits such as punch needling, ceramics, and painting, as well as physical activities like yoga, tai chi, swimming, and indoor bouldering.

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Jenesis Rivas

Program and Administrative Assistant

Jenesis first connected with Living Beauty in 2021 and was immediately drawn to the organization’s mission. With extensive experience integrating holistic practices into well-being, she has cultivated a deep commitment to mind-body-soul alignment, which has fueled her to help others navigate their healing journeys. Professionally, Jenesis brings a wealth of experience as a creative virtual assistant, supporting women and artists with project management and creative development. Her academic background in psychology and her dedication to spiritual wellness, social justice, and healing through the arts deeply inform her work. Today, she is honored to contribute to a team that empowers women on their healing paths.

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