Our Leadership

Guided by experienced professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to serve our community.

RJS
President

Ronson J. Shamoun, ESQ., LL.M.

Ronson is the founder and CEO of RJS LAW, A Tax Law Firm. Mr. Shamoun has dedicated over twenty years of legal experience to advocating small and large tax resolution matters. He is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Law and the University of San Diego School of Business. He is a consistent financial supporter of the University of San Diego and has established annual scholarships to encourage student success and growth in our community. Additionally, he is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Martoma Council and St Josephs Chaldean Catholic church. Ronson resides in east county, San Diego and is a proud father of four children.

SM
Treasurer

Steve Mattia

Steve Samir Mattia is a Partner and Principal Attorney at Mattia & Yousif Law. With a rich background in small business management, he brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the board, having spent his career assisting entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the State of California. Steve specializes in trusts, wills, and other estate planning documents as well as strategic planning. Steve is a native of El Cajon, CA and the past president of the Knight of Columbus. He spends his free time with his family and volunteers with his church.

LA
Secretary

Lorens Attisha

Lorens is the founder of Soapy Joe's carwash, the first membership-centered express car wash within San Diego county. Lorens is an environmentalist at heart and is considered an expert in water reclamation technology and recycling. Lorens stays busy researching and investing in new businesses from big pharma to real estate, while mentoring up-and-coming entrepreneurs in new and exciting ventures. He is a native of east county, San Diego and the proud father of two sons. He and his wife enjoy traveling and serving in various capacities within their church community.

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Director

Sonia Salem

Sonia Salem serves on the board of directors for Chaldean Charities of California, bringing her dedication and passion for community service to the organization's leadership team.

AY
Director & Spiritual Advisor

Father Andrew Younan

Fr. Andrew serves as the spiritual advisor for CCC. He is a professor of philosophy and biblical languages at John Paul the Great Catholic University in Escondido, California. Fr. Andrew served as rector of the Seminary of Mar Abba the Great, the seminary of the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of St. Peter the Apostle, until 2016. He is a translator of Aramaic and the translator/editor of the Emmanuel prayer book, which contains English translations of Chaldean liturgical prayers. He is the co-author of Introductory Chaldean and Chaldean Grammar and the author of Perpetual Jubilee: Meditations on the Chaldean Liturgical Year. He holds a master's degree in philosophy and theology from the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology.

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