FFSC Director 

E-mail: aniesha.kleinhammer@nps.edu

Phone: 831-656-3488

Cell: 831-744-2799

Aniesha Kleinhammer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10+ years of experience working for FFSC first at NAS Lemoore and then joined the NSA Monterey team in April 2023. Originally from Chicago Illinois, she moved with her family a few times as a kid living in various parts of the US until they eventually landed in San Jose, CA where she graduated high school and began college. Her professional goal to work in human services led her to finish her bachelor’s degree and certificate in victim services at Fresno State. She worked for some time in community-based victim advocacy and then went on to work in K-12 education with at risk youth. She went back to school to get her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy so she could further pursue her passion of helping individuals and families move toward a life of healing and improved resiliency after trauma. That passion led her to working with military members and their families as they navigate the unique challenges and adjustments that come with the military lifestyle. Aside from helping individuals and families, Aniesha enjoys working together with her team on providing services that help the entire community FFSC serves. She seeks out creative solutions and opportunities to collaborate toward that goal. Her love for knowledge and education brought her to pursuit and completion of a doctorate degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University with an emphasis in systemic program development and assessment.

 In her off time, Aniesha enjoys traveling with her husband of 25+ years, adventures with their rescue dog Joey, beach days, and spending time with friends that are more like family.

Clinical Counselor

Email: leticia.leal@nps.edu

Phone: 831-656-3499

Leticia Leal serves as a Clinical Counselor for the Fleet & Family Support Center. Leticia is  a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-Texas) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has over 20 years of experience in the field of counseling. Leticia received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Brownsville, in Brownsville, TX and her master’s degree in community counseling from St. Mary’s University Graduate School in San Antonio, Texas. Leticia is a Texas bred, but proud California native of Mexican heritage who has recently moved back to the beautiful Monterey Bay area to take on her new role at FFSC. Leticia started her counseling career working at a Women’s Shelter in San Antonio, Texas and continues to hold a strong passion to work with, support and empower families affected by abuse.  Leticia has worked with children, adolescents and adults and also has experience working with couples. Prior to joining FFSC, Leticia spent 5 years working with our U.S. Veterans at a VA outpatient mental health clinic in Harlingen, Texas, as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and is enthusiastic about now being able to work with active-duty service members and their families.

Leticia has one son, a former U.S. Navy service member, a daughter-in-law and five grandchildren. During her off time, Leticia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, live music events, live sporting events, outdoor markets, the beach and anything that involves being outdoors. Leticia is also a football enthusiast and a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Karlette is a native of Monterey County.  She has a background in Human Services and Restorative Justice.  She provides services to the Family Advocacy Program as a Victim Advocate, with the Fleet and Family Support Center.  Karlette enjoys hosting family events, attending concerts, and time at the beach.

Vanessa Paredes is a native of Fallbrook, CA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Communication with a minor in Non-Profit Management from California State University Monterey Bay and an Executive Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University.  She has lived in the Monterey area since 2006 and been with Fleet and Family Support Center Monterey since February 2014. She is passionate about providing life skills education as a first step to building mental strength and toughness, she is a firm believer in exercising your brain. 

Vanessa enjoys painting, arts and crafts, and cooking.  She has two daughters and two dogs that keep her pretty busy.  As a family, they love camping, going on walks on the rec trail and day trips together. She and her husband love to enjoy all that Monterey has to offer including local eateries, beer and wine tasting. 

Book time with Vanessa Paredes 

Work and Family Life Consultant

Email:  angelica.felixsagastume@nps.edu

Phone: 831-656-3528

Cell: 831-262-2882

Angelica Sagastume is a Fleet & Family Readiness Work and Family Life Consultant for Naval Support Activity. In her role at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), she provides a variety of human services, including support through the Personal Financial Management Program, the Family Employment Readiness Program, and the Deployment Support Program. As a native of Monterey County, she has been with FFSC since 2018 and brings almost two decades of experience in the human services field. She holds a bachelor's degree in Collaborative Health and Human Services, with a Minor in Social Work, from California State University, Monterey Bay. Angelica is also on track to become an Accredited Financial Counselor through the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education. Angelica resides in Soledad, California, with her husband, son, and their energetic puppy. As a family, they enjoy spending time outdoors, taking road trips and discovering new places together. When they’re not traveling or adventuring, they cherish quiet moments at home, hosting family gatherings, and creating lasting memories with loved ones.

Marcia Bianchini serves as the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Case Liaison for Naval Support Activity Monterey. In this role, she supports Service members and their families who have special medical and/or educational needs while navigating the challenges of military life. Marcia helps families connect with essential services and resources both on the installation and within the local community.

Originally from Brazil, Marcia moved to California in 1999, a place she now proudly calls home. Before joining the Navy Fleet & Family Support Services in July 2025, she dedicated 22 years to serving military families through Army Child & Youth Services, holding various positions that allowed her to grow personally and professionally. Working alongside military communities has been one of her greatest joys.

As an EFMP Case Liaison, Marcia feels truly honored to support Navy families in Monterey County—helping them find the resources, care, and encouragement they need to thrive. Supporting families with special needs has always been close to her heart, and she is proud to continue that mission every day.

Marcia and her husband live in Salinas, where he was born and raised. His father is a retired Service member. She has two sons: Gabriel, 23, who recently moved to Oklahoma City to begin his career in hospitality, and Daniel, 19, who is completing his studies at Monterey Peninsula College before transferring to a university in San Diego.

Baby Jane Evans is a credentialed Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate with more than eight years of experience supporting the military community. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Master of Science in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University.

Born in the Philippines and raised primarily in Japan as a military brat, Baby Jane is also a proud military spouse. Throughout her career, she has served as a civilian employee across various Military Service programs—providing resources and guidance through the Education Center, the Transition Readiness Center, and now the SAPR Office. Her passion for helping service members and their families has been the driving force behind her continued commitment to this work.

In her free time, Baby Jane enjoys playing board games, reading, and spending time with her husband and their two corgis. A lover of all Asian cuisines, she hopes to one day live in Japan again.

Tony Murrell is a Civilian Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate for Naval Support Activity Monterey, joining the Fleet and Family Support Center in February 2025. Tony’s background is serving in the US Ohio Army National Guard from 2006-2014 and finishing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Wright State University. Tony enjoys his fine coffee, competing in trivia nights, and socializing with his friends.