Management Team
EDGAR FIGUEROA
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES
Edgar joined Achieve Human Services in September 2023 and brings extensive experience in behavioral health, housing, and human services. As Director of Human Services, he oversees the organization’s behavioral health, housing, vocational training, rehabilitation, and work training programs, leading teams of dedicated technicians and professionals across these disciplines. His leadership ensures service integration, quality improvement, and the delivery of programs that empower individuals to achieve stability, recovery, and self-sufficiency.
As a Mental Health Professional, Edgar has worked with diverse populations, providing case management, individual counseling, and group counseling for both youth and adults. He is deeply dedicated to ensuring compassionate, effective care and fostering an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
With strong ties to all local universities, Edgar has developed an ongoing and robust program that provides students with hands-on opportunities to learn about and engage in the human services field, cultivating the next generation of professionals. He has also spoken at state and national conferences, sharing expertise on behavioral health integration, housing stability, and innovative approaches to service delivery.
Edgar has proudly served on many local boards and currently serves on the Governance Advisory Board for Housing, where he contributes his expertise to advance housing stability and behavioral health integration on a broader scale. His ability to bridge clinical expertise, community engagement, and policy-level leadership underscores his commitment to meaningful, lasting change in the human services sector.
JUAN (JOHNNY) ESPARZA BRAVO
PROJECT MANAGER
Juan (Johnny) Esparza Bravo joined ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc. in March 2021 and currently serves as the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) and Job Options Federal Contract Manager. With a career spanning over two decades, Johnny brings a wealth of experience in operations, management, and team collaboration to his role.
Johnny’s professional journey began while attending Arizona State University, where he was hired as a purchasing agent (buyer) for the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality company. In this position, he honed his skills in procurement and developed a strong ability to work with a diverse group of professionals from around the globe.
After gaining valuable experience, Johnny returned to his hometown in the Yuma area, where he took on the role of Plant Supervisor at an organic fertilizer and ore processing plant. For several years, he successfully led operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity in a demanding industrial environment.
Prior to joining ACHIEVE, Johnny spent 11 years as a Service Operation Specialist at Schwan’s Home Service. In this capacity, he managed the day-to-day operations of the Yuma depot and supported the San Diego region. His role also required frequent travel to various depots across multiple states, where he provided operational assistance and expertise.
With a proven track record in operations and management, Johnny is passionate about fostering collaboration and supporting individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
NOE GODOY
PROJECT MANAGER
Noe Godoy joined ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc. in August 2021 as a Janitor Supervisor and is currently serving as the Customs and Border Protection Project Manager.
Noe holds an Associate’s Degree in Administration of Justice, which he applied during his nearly four-year tenure as a Detention Officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. This role helped him develop strong communication skills while interacting with a diverse range of individuals. After this experience, Noe returned to Yuma, Arizona, and joined the agency as a Janitor Supervisor. Throughout his time with ACHIEVE, he has taken on various roles, gaining firsthand knowledge of multiple responsibilities. His dedication and potential led to his promotion to the position of Customs and Border Protection Project Manager.
DEENA FETZER
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADMINISTRATOR
Deena Fetzer has been with ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc. since 2005. She was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1997. Her Military Occupant Specialty was Fiscal and Disburser. She graduated from
the United States Marine Corps Basic Training Academy. Other professional experience was as the bookkeeper for a tribal entity, a construction agency, and a glass company. She served on the YANPI Board of Directors as the Secretary.
She is currently a member of the Eagles and loves to work with veterans. She started as the Bookkeeper for ACHIEVE through the Yuma WORC Center Inc. Her current position is Accounts Receivable Administrator. She participates
in contract negotiations, evaluation of contracts, implements amendments, modifications, revisions, and contractual cost allocations.
LUCIA WILSON
HOUSING SPECIALIST LEAD
Lucia has been with ACHIEVE Human Services since August 2018. She has been in Yuma pretty much her whole life. She comes from the field of substance abuse recovery and works with the homeless at the local shelter. She is passionate about helping those that are less fortunate and helping them reach their greatest potential. She has a strong passion for working with people that have disabilities and that have fallen down on their luck. Currently, she is working towards going to school to further her education in the Social Work field to better serve the individuals we assist on a daily basis.
ALMOND MCLAIN
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Almond McClain has been with ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc. since 2016 and is the Network Administrator and Security Officer. After completing his AS in Imperial Valley focused later on IT, he currently holds a CompTIA certification in Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS). Prior to working with ACHIEVE, he traveled the southwest United States assisting the construction of the Largest Solar Fields ever created for First Solar from early 2012 to late 2016.
From his first paper route in high school to breaking down pallets for loading store merchandise at night and going to college during the day, his work experiences have brought first-hand knowledge from working from the bottom up to understanding the roles required from our operations and teams. During his tenure at ACHIEVE, Almond has been instrumental in securing asset controls, network security, and creating a strong infrastructure for the separate entity, ACHIEVE Enterprise Services, Inc.
ADRIANA FAUST
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
With 24 years of experience in human resources spanning the manufacturing, corporate, nonprofit, and hospitality industries, Adriana Faust brings a wealth of expertise and a genuine passion for people to her role as HR Manager.
Adriana earned her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and has since built her career on being a reliable resource for employees and a trusted liaison between the executive team and staff. She thrives on helping employees navigate their questions and challenges, ensuring they feel supported and understood.
Her philosophy for creating a positive company culture is rooted in leading with knowledge, empathy, and approachability—while maintaining the boundaries necessary for a healthy, professional workplace. By combining her deep HR expertise with her people-first approach, Adriana plays a key role in fostering an environment where employees can thrive and organizational goals can be met.
BRENDA MCCLAIN
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Brenda McClain, a valuable addition to Achieve Human Services, joined the organization in May 2025. Brenda holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from the University of Arizona. She has a wealth of knowledge gained from her extensive experience working at Fortune 500 companies such as, Frito-Lay, a significant division of PepsiCo, where she served as a District Manager for 10 years before taking on her current role at Achieve Human Services.
In her role at Frito-Lay, Brenda led a team of frontline employees, fostering great morale and building strong relationships with both her team and peers. Brenda brings valuable experience in business operations, people management, project management, and strong team-building skills. She developed daily reporting to drive performance target goals, and her diligent work in resolving unique and recurring conflicts, both internal and external, promoted loyalty and enhanced operations. Notably, she managed projects with zero labor disruptions, a testament to her conflict resolution skills.
We are pleased to welcome her to our team, and we believe her skills and insights will contribute positively to our organization’s growth and success.
ALBERTO AMEZAGA
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGER
Alberto Amezaga brings 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field, with a strong focus on client support, team collaboration, and service quality. He joined Achieve Human Services in March 2024, beginning his journey as a Case Manager. His dedication, leadership skills, and commitment to Achieve’s mission statement quickly led to a promotion to Behavioral Health Supervisor. In this role, he supported staff development and strengthened program delivery. Now serving as Behavioral Health Manager, Alberto continues to work closely with both staff and clients to ensure services are compassionate, effective, and client-centered.
Arcenia Gonzalez
Director of Administration
Arcenia Gonzalez took a leap of faith 11 years ago and changed courses from the for-profit industry to the non-profit sector, and made ACHIEVE Human Services her home. Arcenia shares that she has been fortunate enough to build a career doing what she loves. She began her career with a local construction company as a bookkeeper, which opened the door for her to advance into a role with a larger construction company as an Office Manager. In this position, she was responsible for managing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
In addition to her administrative responsibilities, she also served as the company’s Safety Manager.
In 2014, Arcenia took a leap of faith and applied for the Accounts Receivable role at Achieve, and has been at Achieve since then. Arcenia has held the following positions at Achieve: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, backup for Payroll, and Accounting Manager. Today, she holds the position of Director of Administration, overseeing key operations and supporting the organization’s mission with dedication and expertise.
Taking advantage of ACHIEVE’s education assistance program, Arcenia decided to enroll at the University of Phoenix to pursue her Bachelor’s in accounting, which she proudly completed in December 2024. Arcenia continues to take advantage of the support that ACHIEVE has for
education advancement, and is currently enrolled in a Human Resources program with the University of Phoenix, which she plans to complete by the end of November 2025. Arcenia remains committed to expanding her knowledge and skills, investing in both her professional and
personal development.