Larkin Street Youth Services: Sherilyn Adams

Ruth Nunez, Director of Residential Programs
Ruth is currently the Director of Residential Programs, overseeing Larkin Street’s residential programs including The LOFT, the Lark-Inn for Youth, Avenues to Independence, G House, and Diamond Youth Shelter, in addition to the flagship Drop-In Center. Her responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, staff supervision and development, facility maintenance, and budget monitoring, as well as the development and implementation of program services. Ruth previously served two years as Director of Education and Employment Services and has been with Larkin Street for nine years, rising from counselor to program manager to director, and serving at almost all of Larkin’s programs. Ruth has volunteered her time to numerous boards, including the Mayor’s Office on Disability, Local Homeless Coordinating Board, and Dolores Street Community Services, as well as traveling to South America annually to address disability issues among youth.