Post-Release Services

What We Do

McKinley’s Post-Release Services provide case management to children released from federal care to their sponsors. Our team connects families with education, healthcare, mental health, and legal resources, tailoring support to each child’s needs. Using a trauma-informed approach, we help youth build stability, safety, and resilience in their new environment. 

Who We Serve

We serve unaccompanied children ages 0–17 who are released into the care of approved sponsors across the United States. Sponsors may be family members or trusted caregivers identified and approved by ORR. Families do not apply directly for these services — all cases are referred to McKinley through ORR. 

Chuck Coyne

Chairman of the Board

Chuck has been part of the McKinley community since 2017 and was elected Chairman in 2024. A longtime San Dimas resident, he brings decades of leadership experience in publishing, education, and nonprofit service. He also serves on the Bonita Unified School District Board and the La Verne/San Dimas Educational Foundation.

Marilyn Sparks

Chair, Governance Committee

Marilyn is an experienced Insurance Advisor and agency owner representing Farmers Insurance and other carriers. She serves on the Executive Boards of both the Glendora and San Dimas Chambers of Commerce and has held leadership roles with the San Gabriel Valley Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Marilyn also serves as an Insurance Commissioner for Los Angeles County’s 5th District.

David Peña

Chair, Internal Affairs Committee & Treasurer

David brings over 35 years of accounting experience, including 12 years as CFO of Accurate Air Engineering. A San Dimas native, he holds a B.A. in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton, and is a certified CPA. Deeply connected to the McKinley mission through personal ties, David has long been active in community and school programs, volunteering with youth sports, PTA, and the Knights of Columbus. He is also a proud father of four San Dimas High School students and alumni..

Paul Rowley

Co-Chair, Governance Committee

Paul serves as Senior Vice President of Regulated Water Utility, overseeing operations, asset management, environmental quality, customer service, and water resources. He brings extensive executive experience in public utility leadership. Paul earned both his B.S. in Business Administration and M.P.A. from California State University, Northridge.

Alpha Sunusi

Secretary

Alpha is the founder and CEO of Alcam Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, the largest African American-owned prosthetic company in the U.S., with 10 locations across Southern California. A graduate of California State University Fullerton with a degree in Business Administration, Alpha is a Board-Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist. He also serves as president of the International African American Prosthetic-Orthotic Coalition and is a board member of the Excelling Youth Education Scholarship Program (EYES), supporting literacy and opportunity for youth in Sierra Leone.

Alta Skinner

Board Member

Alta is a lifelong community advocate with over 40 years of volunteer service focused on families, education, and civic engagement. A San Dimas resident for nearly five decades, she is retired from Bonita Unified School District and has co-chaired multiple education bond measures for Bonita USD and Mt. San Antonio College. Alta currently serves as Secretary of the Mt. SAC Foundation and sits on several advisory committees. Her dedication has earned honors including San Dimas Citizen of the Year and Woman of the Year for California’s 25th District.