Staff

General inquiries? Contact us at info@helpamotherout.org

Program inquiries? Contact us at program@helpamotherout.org

Lisa Truong, Founder & Executive Director

Lisa is a social impact leader with 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She has been working across sectors to build public and private partnerships to address diaper need since 2009. Under Lisa's leadership, Help a Mother Out ("HAMO") has grown from a grassroots, volunteer-run kitchen table idea to a nationally-recognized, policy-influencing organization with a peak annual operating budget of $3.6 million. HAMO's pioneering model and advocacy work have inspired and informed the development of diaper banks and programs throughout California and across the country, contributing to expanded access nationwide. During her tenure, HAMO established (2015) and operates the nation's first publicly funded diaper program, the San Francisco Diaper Bank, in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco. Lisa currently serves as a commissioner on the Oakland Children's Initiative Oversight Commission. Prior to her work with HAMO, she held roles at Tides Foundation, among other nonprofits. Lisa grew up in the South Bay and is a first-generation college graduate. She received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders at Stanford Graduate School of Business. She currently lives in Oakland with her two boys. In her spare time, you'll likely find her taking a dance class or hiking in the redwoods.

Lyn-Tise Jones, Deputy Director, lyntise@helpamotherout.org

With more than 16 years of leadership experience across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, Lyn-Tise Jones has dedicated her career to strengthening communities through service, advocacy, and transformational leadership. Her work spans equity, family stabilization, workforce development, and community engagement throughout the Bay Area. A bold entrepreneur, Lyn-Tise founded Bay Area Trusted Logistics, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner company, growing it into a multi-million-dollar operation with more than 330 employees over a three-year span. Her commitment to equity and inclusion also led to her appointment as a Human Rights Commissioner for the City of San Francisco from 2019–2021. Lyn-Tise holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College of California and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Anthropology, and Mass Communication from Fisk University. She intentionally came to Help A Mother Out having witnessed its impact firsthand as Director of the OMI Family Resource Center — and knew immediately it aligned with her personal and professional mission of supporting families in meaningful, tangible ways. In her spare time, she loves discovering new restaurants, traveling with her family, and catching live music.

Aydan Lengerli, Director of Program Operations, program@helpamotherout.org

Aydan brings over 8 years of experience spanning finance, product and program management, and business operations. She holds an MBA from the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, which equip her with a 360-degree perspective for solving complex operational challenges. Drawing from her industrial engineering background, she enjoys optimizing systems and processes to achieve maximum efficiency and impact. Passionate about addressing real-world challenges affecting millions of people, Aydan is dedicated to creating impactful solutions that drive meaningful change. A self-proclaimed city person, she spends her free time exploring the streets of San Francisco on long walks and capturing the beauty of the urban landscape through photography. Aydan is excited to bring her diverse expertise and commitment to problem-solving to Help a Mother Out, furthering its mission to create a lasting difference in the lives of families and communities.

Christine Leong, Operations Coordinator, christine@helpamotherout.org

Christine brings a global perspective and over five years of professional experience in U.S. nonprofit operations to Help a Mother Out, where she plays a key role in ensuring the organization's operational effectiveness. She previously served as the Business and People Operations Manager at Give2Asia, where she was instrumental in the efficient processing of multi-million-dollar charitable donations and optimizing cross-functional people operations systems.

Christine’s operational foundation is complemented by over a decade in international publishing, including managing editorial teams across Asia and Europe and serving as Editor-in-Chief of a society title in Malaysia. This diverse background has honed her skills in project management, cross-cultural collaboration, and responsive communication, all vital for fostering alignment to advance Help a Mother Out’s impact in diverse communities across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Driven by a passion for social equity and community-centered service, Christine is dedicated to elevating the mission of Help a Mother Out by providing attuned internal support to the team and ensuring seamless external assistance for partners and communities they serve.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, and volunteering at local animal shelters and community gardens.

Lisa's photo: courtesy of In Her Image Photography