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Armstrong, Michael P.
Paralegal
Family Care Group
mpa@strazzerimancini.com

Having worked together since 1998, Mike and our Partner, Alex Matuk, joined the Firm in April 2002. Mike has worked with Strazzeri Mancini in various aspects. His transition into the firm brought his paralegal experience in Litigation and Business Planning. In addition to his assistance with our computer network and website, Mike has also spent a three month cross-training in the Family EstateCare™ Department in preparation for his current position. Mike continues to grow professionally. He is currently working with Kevin Garofalo, Christina Labriel, and Melanie Waltz in the FamilyCare™ Group, which is currently responsible for ensuring the Family Real EstateCare ™, Family BusinessCare™ and Family EstateCare™ cases are progressing in a timely manner to fulfill our clients' needs. Mike has also been appointed to the position of Office Administrator. He is further responsible for the day-to-day operation of the firm.

Mike continues to spend time with his goddaughter, Sarah, hanging out at Sea World and can often be found hanging out at Chili's (Clairemont Square) with friends and the flair bartenders. He eagerly awaits the return of the San Diego Gulls and professional hockey to San Diego.

Garofalo, Kevin
Family EstateCare™ Planning Coordinator
kog@strazzerimancini.com

Kevin was originally hired as our new funding coordinator and quickly moved up to become a Strategic Assistant to Attorney Eleanor Minsky in our Trust Administration Department. He is currently the lead assistant in the Family EstateCare™ Planning Department.

In his spare time, Kevin enjoys getting together with his friends and getting to know San Diego to a point where he can truly enjoy its beauty and wonderful climate.

Hartwell, Jennifer R.
Programs Director
SMLLP: jrh@strazzerimancini.com
SCI: jrh@scinstitute.org

Since joining Strazzeri Mancini in 2003, Jennifer has worked as the Coordinator for the Founders Group and also as the Strategic Assistant to Joseph J. Strazzeri. With in the last year, Jennifer has added the role of Programs Director for The Southern California Institute to her accomplishments. As the SCI Programs Director, Jennifer handles the day to day operations of coordinating local seminars for clients and also national programs offered to the various professionals.

In her spare time Jen enjoys spending time with her family, fiancé and friends. She also enjoys traveling the globe, singing, riding dirt bikes in the desert, cooking great meals at home and watching independent films and European cinema.

Labriel, Christina
Family EstateCare™ Succession Legal Assistant
cml@strazzerimancini.com

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Christina was introduced to sunny San Diego during her tour in the United States Marine Corps. After completion of her contract in 2005, she decided to pursue a career in the legal field and received her certification as a Legal Administrative Assistant from Maric College. She joined our talented team in July 2006. Christina is the Lead Assistant of the Family EstateCare™ Succession Group and assists Steve Mancini and Melanie Waltz. Her duties include assisting Trustees in the administration of a loved one's trust after they have passed away. She also consults with clients within our Laureate Department.

During her spare time she loves spending time with her family. Her husband Winston is in the United States Marine Corps and they share a beautiful daughter, Nia. Christina also loves to spend time with close friends, shop, and go to the gym. The time she cherishes the most is watching Nia grow up and learn new things everyday. Her daughter is, in her eyes, her biggest motivation.

Ilchenko, Alexandra
Strategic Assistant to Stephen Mancini and Alejandro Matuk
Client Relations Coordinator
ai@strazzerimancini.com

Alex is the firm's Client Relations Coordinator and Strategic Assistant to Stephen J. Mancini and Alejandro Matuk. She takes care of scheduling the attorneys' client appointments and keeping track of Steve's and Alejandro's busy schedules, among many other various tasks.

She graduated from The University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and was nominated for The National Dean's list for 2003, 2004, and 2005. Originally from Russia, her family moved around the west coast until finally settling in San Diego in 1999. She loves to stay active by being outdoors, especially surfing along the California Coast, running, hiking, and skateboarding with her younger brother, Andrew. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and loved ones by going out to various restaurants, organizing and hosting small events, and traveling.

Dupps, Krista D. S.
Strategic Coordinator to Joseph Strazzeri
kdd@strazzerimancini.com

Though born in Virginia, Krista considers herself a "local girl," having earned her associate from Southwestern Community College, her Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University, and her Juris Doctorate from University San Diego. A self-proclaimed Navy-brat, she joined the firm in early 2007. She is the Strategic Coordinator for Joseph Strazzeri. Her duties include coordinating Family Counselor Client Cases and assisting Joe.

In her spare time, Krista is active in children's ministry at her church, Community Bible Church, where she leads mid-week programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Other interests include reading, mountain climbing and biking, and riding her motorcycle.

Mancini, Carol L.
Paralegal
Client Signing Coordinator
clm@strazzerimancini.com

Carol is a paralegal and the Client "Signing Coordinator" and Client liaison for the Firm. She supervises the signing of estate planning and other documents and is therefore able to interact on a personal level with our client "family" as well as the Firm's team members.

Carol brings a ten-year background of mortgage banking, and twenty-one years of administrative abilities and previous legal experience to the Firm.

Carol is active in the community. She is a member of community women's groups and has been on the gala planning committees for Scripps Hospital for a number of years. Carol's passion is travel, and she enjoys finding unique getaways.

Malme, Stephanie S.
Certified Student by the State Bar of California
ssm@strazzerimancini.com

Stephanie Malme is a law student in her third year at the University of San Diego, School of Law. She has been certified by the State Bar of California under senior partner Steve Mancini. As an intern, Stephanie has gained experience in all departments of Strazzeri Mancini LLP, including the Estate Administration, Estate Planning, and Litigation Departments, as well as the Southern California Institute. As an active volunteer, Stephanie is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the USD Pro Bono Legal Advocates Program and as a legal volunteer to the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer's Program, AIDS Clinic. Stephanie attended New York University and UC Santa Barbara for her Bachelor's degree. She enjoys international travel, rock climbing, surfing on camping trips with her fiancé along the California and Baja coastlines, and cooking (and especially eating) big dinners with friends.

Ozuna, Jane
Comptroller
joz@strazzerimancini.com

Jane is the comptroller of the firm and its associate companies. She handles all aspects of the firms' finances. She is also the accounting liaison for the firms' "Laureate Clients" and uses her extensive knowledge to gather and compile each client's information so that the firm and the client can reach their Estate Planning goals. She has been involved in the Accounting/Bookkeeping field for over 20 years. Originally raised in the Air Force, Jane found San Diego in 1986 and considers it to be her "home". She and her husband Bill have been married since 1988 and have four sons and two grandchildren.