Chief Foss has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. During his career, Chief Foss has been a Field Training Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, K9 Supervisor, IA Investigator, and Patrol Commander. He is currently Chief of Police for the Nevada City Police Department in California. Early in his career, he noticed a significant resource gap for victims of human sex trafficking. By reaching out to social service interns at Fresno State University, an outline was established to form the beginning of OLIVE. Through their combined efforts, Chief Foss officially established Olive Charitable Organization as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2015. Chief Foss worked through the hurdles to open a much-needed safe house in Madera. It is the only safe house in the county that focuses on victims of sex trafficking. In December 2021, he was presented with "Nonprofit of the Year Award" by California State Senator Anna Caballero. As Olive's founder, he is dedicated to continuing the efforts started several years ago by helping people overcome their limitations through intervention, value, and empowerment.

Assistant Sheriff Rob Blehm began his career in law enforcement over 25 years ago with the Madera Police Department. He served as a Patrol Officer and was promoted to Sergeant. From there, he went on to work for the California Department of Justice as a Special Agent in the Fresno Field Office. After several years, he came back to Madera and has worked his way up to Assistant Sheriff of the Madera County Sheriff's Office in charge of the Adult Detention Facility. During his years with the Sheriff's Office, he has been in multiple positions, including the Investigations Division, which encompasses Detectives, the Madera County Narcotic Enforcement Team (MADNET), the Coroner's Office, and the Professional Standards Department. In 2019, Assistant Sheriff Blehm came on our board as President. He has shown incredible support for the people that Olive serves and also has made himself available to educate the public on the dangerous elements that are online.

Cynthia Ramos has been with Madera County Child Support Services for many years. She began her career with the child support agency in Madera County several years ago as a Child Support Specialist. Today as Deputy Director, Cynthia oversees all operations and provides public awareness and education throughout Madera County. Cynthia holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from Fresno State University. She has been an incredible support to Olive as our Vice President. Her expertise in the field of Criminology has proven effective in assisting the victims of this heinous crime.

Our board Secretary, Sylvia Anguiano has served us well for many years. She is currently a Student Advocate for Madera Unified School District at Furman High School. Sylvia has assisted our clients for many years, supported our fundraising efforts, and brings a perspective as a community member that is an undeniable contribution. She is a true pillar to the community of Madera and beyond. As Sylvia assists students that are navigating their classes, she also has assisted our clients in navigating their own children through school atmospheres. She is a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to the recovery of our ladies here at Olive.

Tim Riche has been a resident of Madera for over 33 years and loves this community. He works for Madera Unified School District as a Work Experience Coordinator for Students as well as serves on multiple boards throughout our community. Tim often finds opportunities for these areas of service to overlap and support each other. In his free time, Tim loves skiing, spending time with his wife & 3 teenagers and visiting local restaurants (mainly tacos). He says, "It's an honor to serve Olive because 100% of where they spend their money, time, and energy goes toward helping people that desperately need it." 

District Attorney Sally Moreno was born and raised in the Central Valley and graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School in 1985. During her underraduate years at UC Santa Barbara, Sally was involved in ROTC, and was a commissioned officer in the Army Military Police Corps. After graduating, she worked as a police officer for the LA Police Department. She received the Joint Service Commendation Medal during her service as a qualified airborne soldier during Operation Desert Storm. After attending San Joaquin College of Law, she began her career as a prosecutor in Merced. Sally ran for Madera County District Attorney in 2018, and took office in 2019. Sally has been a true champion for victims in her pursuit for justice throughout our county, and specifically for the ladies we serve at Olive.

Josiah Arnold is a Commander with the Madera Police Department, where he has served the Madera community for more than 23 years. Throughout his law enforcement career, he has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of human trafficking and the challenges survivors face when trying to rebuild their lives. While serving as a task force sergeant, Josiah experienced the frustration of helping individuals escape trafficking situations only to find that there were limited safe, specialized resources available for them afterward. That experience gave him a deep appreciation for the importance of providing survivors with not only a path to freedom, but also the support, stability, and resources necessary for long-term healing and independence. As a member of Olive Charitable Organization’s Board of Directors, Josiah is passionate about strengthening the bridge between law enforcement intervention and survivor aftercare. He is committed to supporting Olive’s mission to prevent exploitation, intervene when trafficking occurs, and empower survivors as they build safe and independent futures.

John Molina has been a dedicated volunteer with Olive Charitable Organization for nearly a decade, serving the organization in a variety of hands-on roles. His commitment to Olive’s mission is deeply personal. In 2008, his family was directly impacted by human trafficking when his daughter was trafficked in Madera County. That experience gave John a unique understanding of how trafficking affects not only the individual being exploited, but the entire family. He brings the perspective of a father who has walked alongside his daughter through the aftermath of exploitation and understands the importance of support, advocacy, and hope for both survivors and their loved ones. John continues to be an active, hands-on volunteer with Olive, assisting with fundraising, community events, and promotional efforts. As a member of the Board of Directors, his lived experience as a parent, long-standing commitment to the organization, and passion for helping other families make his perspective an invaluable part of Olive’s leadership.