Admin Team

Michelle Hinkle-Johnston, Director of Finance, comes to Creative Solutions for Hope with over 25 years of accounting experience with a business degree from the University of Phoenix.  She has worked for manufacturers, income tax businesses, and consumer-based services.  Michelle also volunteers as a Board Member for the non-profit Opportunity Matters to Everyone and at a local pet rescue and adoption animal shelter caring for cats waiting for their forever home.  When Michelle is not working or volunteering you can find her enjoying time with her family or friends catching a movie, taking a cooking class, and party-planning. Michelle is married to Cory and has a son and step-daughter.

Mario has been with CSH since 2016. His daily tasks at CSH are accounts receivable/accounts payable, and insurance billing. He has worked in the medical industry where he gained in depth experience in billing and medical insurance. He is currently attending college to obtain his BS in Accountancy to further grow his career. 

Audrianne Yap is an Accounting Assistant at Creative Solutions for Hope. She began working at CSH in 2018. Audrianne is responsible for providing support to our finance team, assisting in scheduling and general administrative duties. Audrianne graduated from Southwestern College in 2018 with her Associates in Accounting and Business Administration. During her free time, Audrianne enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her dog. 

Ashley Esposito is a Recruiter at Creative Solutions for Hope. She began working at CSH in 2007 as a Behavior Therapist. Ashley is responsible for the recruitment and interviewing of qualified employees, working with Scheduling and Management teams to ensure the needs of each region and assisting Human Resources with the hiring process. During her free time, you can find Ashley spending time with her husband and four children. 

Alexis Garcia is a Human Resources Generalist at Creative Solutions for Hope. She began working at CSH in 2016. Alexis is responsible for employee relations, on-boarding, insurance enrollment, maintaining employment records, implementing company policies and maintaining safety compliance. Alexis also works alongside each department to maintain a positive and progressive team! Alexis has received her certificate in Human Resources Management from Cal State Fullerton. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Vanessa Vasquez is the Insurance Coordinator at Creative Solutions for Hope. She began working at CSH in 2018. Vanessa is responsible for assisting in general office duties, greeting our clients, and supporting our staff. Aside from these tasks, Vanessa is in charge of ensuring clients’ services are uninterrupted by submitting reports to the corresponding funding sources, verifying eligibility and contracting. Vanessa is currently attending Orange Coast College working on getting her Bachelors in Business with a focus in accounting. During her free time, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her family, reading and shopping.

Jazmin Vargas is an Administrative Assistant at Creative Solutions for Hope.  She began working at CSH in 2018.  Jazmin is responsible for the Audit Department, assists in clerical duties, and also provides support for staff members.  Jazmin is currently attending Santa Ana College and working on getting her AA degree and later transfer to Cal State Fullerton to obtain her BA degree in teaching.  During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her little family and dancing

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Tim Larson is a Scheduling Specialist at Creative Solutions for Hope. He began working at CSH in 2018. Tim is responsible for interfacing with parents and maintaining efficient schedules for both therapists and their clients. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, competitive gaming and playing with his pet bunny, Mallow.

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Breanna Garcia is an Administrative Assistant at Creative Solutions for Hope (CSH). Breanna was hired on as an independent contractor where she was working as an auditor for CSH. Breanna then began working at CSH in 2017 as an Administrative Assistant. Breanna is responsible for training new Administrative Assistants, answering and referring inquiries, directing and greeting guests, ensuring the office is HIPAA and safety compliant, collecting and distributing packaged and mail, providing support to other staff members, checking clients in and out of Social Skills Groups (SSG), creating new hire packets, assisting maintaining client and employee files, assists in maintaining protocols, filling for Human Resources, the CEO, and the Accounting department. Aside from these tasks, Breanna is in charge of decorating for birthdays and holidays, and completing all daily office needs, clerical and general administrative duties, ensuring the office is maintained, escalating issues and delays to the Regional Director and CEO, contacting vendors, and setting up for meetings and potlucks. Breanna graduated from Santa Ana College in 2017 with her ADT’s in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Breanna is currently working to receiving her Bachelors. During her free time Breanna enjoys spending time with her family, reading baby books and having BBQs. 

Danielle Elemento is an Administrative Assistant at Creative Solutions for Hope. She began working at CSH in 2018. Danielle is responsible for assisting with general office duties as well as welcoming and helping clients and staff. Along with these tasks, she works with the scheduling department to create schedules for the LA and SF regions of the company. Danielle graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Minor in Human Development. During her free time, Danielle enjoys being with friends and going to concerts. 

Melissa Arguera is an Administrative Assistant at Creative Solutions for Hope. She began working at CSH in 2018. Melissa is responsible for providing support to our staff, assisting in daily office needs and general administrative duties. Aside from these tasks, Melissa is in charge of designing marketing material, maintaining the company website and managing social media accounts. Melissa graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2015 with her BFA in Graphic Design. During her free time, Melissa enjoys DIY projects and photography.