Staff Bios
John T. Collins,
II, MPH,
John T. Collins, II, MPH, has been employed as Senior
Vice President of Workforce Development Services for
Goodwill Industries of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San
Luis Obispo Counties since 1987. The programs he leads
are organized under the division know as Shoreline
Workforce Development Services, Shoreline School of
Cosmetology and Shoreline Conference Center. He was
assigned the Community Relations department in 2011
and has led the organization’s strategic planning
efforts since 2009.
A native of Santa Cruz, California, Mr. Collins earned
his Master of Public Health Degree from San Jose State
University, and his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health
and Human Services Administration from Southern Illinois
University, Carbondale. Mr. Collins has held positions
in both the private and non-profit sectors. Prior to
joining Goodwill, Mr. Collins provided consultant services
to companies regarding troubled employees and health
issues; Program Director for Dominican Hospital's EAP;
and Director of Human Organ Recovery at Walter Reed
Army Medical Center. A decorated Army veteran, he was
awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for his service
to this country.
As Senior Vice President, Mr. Collins has been very
active in the support and implementation of the Americans
with Disabilities Act, The Workforce Investment Act
and many educational strategies. As a CARF Surveyor,
he ensures that organizations around the world follow
the standards for quality employment and training programs.
He serves on the Workforce Investment Boards of Santa
Cruz and San Luis Obispo Counties as well as having
served on The Monterey County Tourist and Travel Alliance,
the Board of the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce and
Monterey County Hospitality Boards of Directors. He
recently completed ten years as an elected Trustee
and past president of the board of Santa Cruz City
Schools.
He and his wife Annalea have been married for 27+
years. They have three daughters: Angela (a marketing
specialist for a medical equipment company), Kate (a
third-year law student) at American University in Washington
DC) and Meghan (a second year undergraduate at Chico
State).
Tracy Stanley
Administrative Secretary- Santa
Cruz
Tracy Stanley has served Shoreline Workforce Development
Services for since 1988. She manages the database of
services and coordinates monthly revenue for the training
department, as well as processes referral paperwork
into the programs of Santa Cruz Office Careers, Marina
Office Careers and the Marina Culinary Arts Program.
Ms. Stanley graduated from The Bryman School in San
Jose in Medical Assisting and Front Office and has worked
as an office manager for two Doctors’ Offices
-one for 8 years and one for 4 years.
She brings to Shoreline her ability to be flexible in
order to assist each client personally. Tracy Stanley
says she is fulfilled in her work by being part of a
stepping stone for clients to grow in self esteem, overcome
obstacles and become stronger by becoming part of the
work force.
Program Managers
Sharon Jones-Tomaro
Manager
- Shoreline School Of Cosmetology 
Sharon Jones Tomaro has been named Program Manager
for the Shoreline School of Cosmetology, a division
of Goodwill Industries of Santa Cruz, Monterey and
San Luis Obispo. “Sharon has been promoted to
this important position because of her strong background
in management and training. She has been with Goodwill
since 1998.” said John Collins II, Senior Vice
President.
Sharon was originally hired by Goodwill to create and lead a new Retail Readiness
Training Program. She was promoted several times and most recently served as
lead Employment Services Specialist. Her experience and education makes her well
qualified for the Cosmetology Program Manger position.
In addition to her deep Goodwill / Shoreline experience, she previously served
as classroom instructor for the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Earlier
business experience includes a series of management positions with The GAP in
Monterey.
Sharon is a BS graduate of California State University Chico – an Economics
major specialized in Fashion Merchandising.
Sara Jamison 
-Employment Services Analyst.
Sara Jamison has been a part of Shoreline’s Team
since 2000. Ms.
Jamison is a graduate of UCSC with a B.A. in Sociology.
Her continuing education includes coursework through
UCSC and George Washington University. She also has
held membership with VECAP, Vocational Evaluation and
Career Assessment Professionals since 2002.
Kathleen Marcove
Employment Services Manager - San Luis Obispo 
Kathy is pleased to join Goodwill and the team of
Shoreline workforce development services as the Employment
Services Manager in San Luis Obispo beginning in 2009.
She has 20 years experience training professionals in
organizational behavior, managing diversity, train the
trainer, and strategic planning. She has been a management
training consultant for a wide variety of private and
public organizations throughout the world most notably
the US Peace Corps, Operation Smile, and Terra Livre.
As a graduate of the American College of Switzerland,
Kathy holds a Bachelor’s degree in International
Political Studies and after serving as a Peace Corps
Volunteer in Papua, New Guinea. She continued her education
earning a Master’s degree in International and
Intercultural Management from the School for International
Training. She is been a faculty member at Cuesta College
since 2000 in the Business Education Department, where
she has served as a founding faculty member of the Customer
Service Academy, and recruited by the college’s
Institute for Professional Development to serve as
the
lead instructor to develop the Supervision and Management
Academy. Additionally she has been a faculty member
teaching business courses for Columbia College and
California
Polytechnic University. She is an active board member
of Mission Community Services Corporation and the Women
Business Center, which services entrepreneurs in four
central California counties.
Wil Moore 
Manager, Employment
Services- Monterey County
Wil Moore currently supervises the On-The-Job Training,
Placement, and the Counseling/Case Management Programs
in Monterey County. In addition to supervising these
programs, Mr. Moore provides case management and return
to work services for worker's who have been injured
and qualify for services under the California Worker's
Compensation System or Federal Employees Compensation
Act . He also serves as the division liaison with the
Social Security Administration's designated contractor
(Maximus Corp) to provide vocational and job placement
assistance to people with disabilities under the newly
organized Employment Network system.
Mr. Moore holds a Bachelor's Degree from Point Loma
Nazarene University and a Master's Degree in Special
Education (Vocational Rehabilitation) from San Jose
State University. He has been with Shoreline Occupational
Services for 12 years and has been in the field of vocational
rehabilitation for 18 years. In the past, he has completed
case management contracts with the Veteran's Administration
and worked on selected pilot projects to include co-developing
a return to work program for a local substance abuse
recovery center.
As the Past President of the private counselor division
of the National Rehabilitation Association, and an active
member within the re-employment field, Mr. Moore brings
a depth of knowledge of placement and training systems,
which he utilizes to provide customized services that
best fit the needs of the Monterey County community.
Bill Taylor 
Culinary Program and Facility Manager- Marina Campus
Chef Bill Taylor has taught the Culinary Program at
Shoreline since 1999. He brings to this position
over
35 years of food service experience. Bill Taylor has
a wide range of experience in many and varied culinary
styles. Not only has Mr. Taylor managed and owned his
own restaurant for 8 years, but he also tested recipes
in cookbooks for a major well known publishing company.
He is a published author himself, creating “The
Balanced Diet Cookbook” and 3 others. Chef
Bill Taylor gains much satisfaction in his work
seeing students
with a passion for cooking, succeed in the business
after graduation. He also facilitates ServSafeTraining/Certification
at the Conference Center.
Instructors
Chris Allegri
- Instructor -Shoreline School
Of Cosmetology
Ms. Allegri received her California Cosmetology License
in 1972 and Esthetics Diploma in 2003. With over thirty
years in the beauty industry, she has had the pleasure
of studying with a distinguishing group of professionals.
Chris holds a teaching credential from the Regional
Occupational Program (ROP), and is a licensed instructor
in California Private Postsecondary Education. She
has served 8 years as producer of the Miss Santa Cruz
Scholarship Pageant and was a consultant for interview
and stage presentation for many counties as well as
the Miss California Pageant. Ms. Allegri has also work
in TV commercials, and voice over acting. She welcomes
the opportunity to work with a diverse and creative
student body, as well as creating a positive and caring
Erin Beccaria-Grant
- Instructor - Shoreline School Of Cosmetology
Erin
Beccaria-Grant is a licensed cosmetologist and a Shoreline
School of Cosmetology
graduate who
has worked in the industry and sales for over six
years. She delivers our part time evening and high
school
programs at Shoreline School of Cosmetology. Erin
has extensive salon management and customer service
experience
working as a salon manager in San Francisco and front
desk receptionist. She's also highly regarded as
a master power booker in point of sale client appointment
booking using salon POS software. Erin excels in
contemporary
haircuts, color formulation and as a mentor in employability
skills training with our student's educational environment.
Dora Fortino
- Instructor - Shoreline School Of Cosmetology
Dora
Fortino is an experienced licensed cosmetologist for
over 24 years. Dora has certificates in Instructor
Training through California Beauty Training in San
Jose Ca.
and
Great Lengths Hair Extensions in Las Vegas. As
a former
salon owner, Dora excels in business and marketing
education
during our employability skills training classes
at the school. She's an engaged speaker and demonstrator
and works well with students during client services
on the salon floor. Currently, Dora is working
with state board specialist to deliver our state
board
curriculum
to Senior students in their preparation to take
the California State Board Exam for licensure in
Cosmetology.
Joan
Harbison
- Instructor - Office Skills and Medical Front Office
Joan Harbison has taught for Shoreline since 1997and
has taught both the Office Skills Program and the
Medical
Office Program since 2003. Ms. Harbison has worked
for a medical office herself as well as a transcriber
for
Shoreline’s Vocational Evaluation Program. Ms.
Harbison is diligent about keeping current on the
latest
technologies and developments in the field. Joan Harbison
brings more to the classroom than just her skills
as
a teacher, but inspires students to build self esteem
and to “Be positive.” She loves to teach
and her favorite message to students is “Yes
you can!”.
Lisa Kleinfeldt
-Instructor - Shoreline School Of Cosmetology
Lisa Kleinfeldt is a licensed cosmetologist with
over 21 years of experience. Lisa brings strong skills
in
salon business, color formulation and hair cutting,
and bridal work and events. She delivers our Level
2 Sophomore and Junior Cosmetology classes during
the daytime and observes our student stylist on the
salon
floor during client services. Lisa is a dynamic instructor
with excellent coaching and communication skills.
She has a B.S. in Psychology from J.F.K. University
and
offers an array of case management experience working
as a mentor and program specialist in the county.
Ursula Malynn
-Instructor - Shoreline School Of Cosmetology
Ursula Malynn is a licensed cosmetologist and our
on-call instructor with over 35 years of experience.
She has a Vocational Education Teaching Credential
in adult education and specializes in state board training,
nail technology, chemical services, and wet hair styling.
Ursula supports the students and staff with her engaging
instruction and coaching style derived primarily from
her years of school administration and management experience
at Wayne's College of Beauty in Watsonville. Ursula
is well adept in integrating into all levels of our
training during the Cosmetology program as our on-call
instructor.
Gretchen Threadgill
-Instructor - Shoreline School Of Cosmetology
Gretchen Threadgill has over 12 years of experience
in the industry and over 6 years of experience as
an
educator
for
Paul
Mitchell. Gretchen delivers our freshman level and
state board curriculum at Shoreline School of Cosmetology
and will assist with client services on the floor with
our student stylists. Gretchen has an in depth skill
set with specific emphasis in haircutting, thermal
styling, and Paul Mitchell color design and application.
As an educator Gretchen is often regarded as highly
engaging and knowledgeable with a vibrant flare all
her own.
Melanie Kilian
-Instructor- Melanie Kilian is a licensed cosmetologist
with over 20 years of industry experience. Melanie
has
extensive
educator and instructing experience with Euphora & Co.,
Vidal Sssoon, and Toni & Guy Salons as their
former Technical Art and Educational Director. Melanie
teaches
our on-call classes while also gaining her post graduate
degree in consulting psychology.”
Counselors Allen Barnes
Employment Services Manager, Santa Cruz
County
Allen Barnes serves job seekers in Santa Cruz County
by operating Shoreline’s On-the-Job Training Program.
Under this program, he has helped place clients in full
time employment with local employers. He also helped
to establish and operate the Neighborhood Career Center
located in Shoreline’s Santa Cruz office. Through
these programs, Mr. Barnes has assisted job seekers
throughout the County in finding stable and meaningful
employment. He has also reached out to hundreds of employers
to assist them as they fill their staffing needs. Mr.
Barnes received a Bachelor of Arts in History from California
State University of Long Beach and a Master of Divinity
from Talbot School of Theology.
Susan Boes
Workshop Employment Specialist
Susan Boes is the workshop employment specialist at
the Santa Cruz Main Office. She received her Bachelor
of Arts Degree in Peace Studies from Antioch College
in Ohio. A certified mediator, Ms. Boes has 15 years
experience in public relations and community outreach
as well as over five years of training experience including
teaching a comedy improvisation workshop. She has outstanding
communication and interpersonal skills as well as a
great sense of humor. A strong motivator, Ms. Boes believes
in the importance of training being interactive and
participatory. Program participants describe her as
compassionate, funny, caring and a great teacher and
listener.
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