Our Founder
Brittany Lee, MSW
Brittany Lee has over a decade of experience in social services, working with vulnerable populations including homeless adults and children, justice-involved individuals, and foster and probationary youth. A native of Monterey County, she is deeply committed to strengthening communities throughout California and advocating for those who often do not have a voice.
She holds a Master of Social Work from San Jose State University, a bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies from BYU-Idaho, and two associate degrees from Monterey Peninsula College in Sociology and Administration of Justice.
As the founder of Community Connections of CA, Brittany combines strategic leadership, compassion, and a passion for advocacy to guide the organization in providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered services that support individuals on their journey toward stability, healing, and self-sufficiency.
OUR leadership team
Jennie Nestler
Jennie is our Director of Reentry Services, leading efforts to support individuals impacted by incarceration through holistic, community-based programming. A Monterey County native, Jennie brings over five years of experience working directly with returning citizens and incarcerated individuals. Her deep understanding of reentry challeng
Jennie is our Director of Reentry Services, leading efforts to support individuals impacted by incarceration through holistic, community-based programming. A Monterey County native, Jennie brings over five years of experience working directly with returning citizens and incarcerated individuals. Her deep understanding of reentry challenges and unwavering commitment to justice-involved populations drive her work in building pathways to stability, dignity, and long-term success. Jennie plays a vital role in shaping services that are compassionate, effective, and rooted in lived experience.