Leadership
Our leadership team consists of thoughtful, caring, and mission-driven professionals with the expertise to carry out the vision of helping those facing homelessness.
Executive Leadership Team
Kim Despres, DHA, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Kim Despres, DHA, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Kim Despres is Chief Executive Officer at Circle the City. Dr. Despres oversees staff operations and the management of Circle the City’s two respite centers, two outpatient centers and a fleet of mobile medical units providing care throughout Maricopa County. Dr. Despres has been with Circle the City since 2014. Dr. Despres earned a Doctorate (Healthcare Administration) from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Nursing from Grand Canyon University.
Dr. William Ellert
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. William Ellert
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. William Ellert is the Chief Medical Officer at Circle the City, where he oversees the organization’s clinical operations and leads a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Dr. Ellert has a long-standing relationship with Circle the City, having collaborated with founder Sister Adele O’Sullivan, CSJ, MD, and serving as the board’s first Chairman. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Catholic University of America, his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, and his Doctorate of Medicine from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota.
Sharon Dipasupil Taylor, MSN-L, RN
Chief Operating Officer
Sharon Dipasupil Taylor, MSN-L, RN
Chief Operating Officer
Sharon Dipasupil is Chief Operating Officer at Circle the City. Sharon has operational oversight of our various programs including all nursing related activities, patient safety, quality of care and patient care experiences. Sharon has been with Circle the City since 2021. Sharon is a Registered Nurse and earned a Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems (MSN-L) from Grand Canyon University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and an Associate of Applied Science (Nursing) from Pima Community College.
Michele Grebisz
Chief Finance Officer
Michele Grebisz
Chief Finance Officer
Michele Grebisz is the Chief Financial Officer at Circle the City and leads all financial strategy and accounting activity. She brings extensive experience in healthcare finance, most recently serving as CFO at BH Social Rehab Holdings, LLC. Michele holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Linfield University. She is passionate about advancing mission-driven work through sound financial stewardship and strategic planning.
Margo Burdick
Chief Development Officer
Margo Burdick
Chief Development Officer
Margo Burdick serves as Circle the City’s Chief Development Officer, leading the organization’s fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement strategies. With a deep commitment to ensuring every person has access to compassionate healthcare and dignity, she works to expand philanthropic support for Circle the City’s mission to care for individuals experiencing homelessness across Maricopa County.
Jason Suttor
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Suttor
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Suttor serves as Chief Technology Officer at Circle the City. Jason manages all information technology, network systems and IT security. Jason has been with Circle the City since 2022. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration and Information Technology) from Western Governors University.
Terrell Coleman
Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
Terrell Coleman
Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
Terrell Coleman is the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at Circle the City. He has more than 20 years of experience in compliance, risk management, privacy, operations, and public service across healthcare, government, and corporate settings. Terrell joined Circle the City in 2024 and holds an MBA from Florida International University.
Board of Directors
Dr. Marc Leib, MD, JD, Board Chairman
Patrick Irvine, Vice Chairman
Kelli Smith, Treasurer
Lori McClelland, Secretary
Carmen Heredia
Charles Chapman
Connie Harmsen
Danielle Millard
Deanna Portelli
John Brothers
Joyce Millard Hoie
Marion Kelly
Mary Meyer
Nate Nathan
Olivia Fierro
Roy Pringle
Sister Kathy Stein, CSJ
Thomas Betlach