Encore Programs, Inc.

Profile Current (Last updated: Oct 15, 2025 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

JaNel Andrews, esq.

CEO/Executive Director Experience

JaNel Andrews earned her undergraduate degree in Crimminal Justice from the University of Indiana then moved to Los Angeles to earn her law degree. She was hired in August, 2025 replacing our previous Executive Director, Julie Maundrs. In addition to her law degree she has long experience as a Case Manager supervisor for the California Department of Developmental Services, a supervisor for several Adult Group Homes for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. She has long been an advocate for Human Rights for this particular group.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 23
Number of Part-Time Staff 1
Number of Volunteers 5
Number of Contract Staff 1

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Caucasian 9
Other Count 0
Hispanic/Latino 7
Other Description 0
African American/Black 2
Native American/American Indian 0
Asian Americans/Pacific Islander 3
Gender
Male 1
Female 20
Not Specified 0

CONTACT

Encore Programs, Inc.

15239 Springdale Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649

(626) 222-1143

josephneri@encoreprograms.org

Phone: (714) 898-8184

encoreprograms.org