The Executive Team

Our Executive Management Team icludes four committed professionals with a passion for safeguarding personal autonomy and increasing accessibility to protected living. These women are not only outstanding members of the San Gabriel Valley community, they are avid humanists with a penchant for activism.

Pat Bell

Chief Executive Officer
Pat Bell brings a tremendous amount of experience to our agency. Her background includes 35 years of leadership in the corporate sector with expertise in personnel management and sales. Her non-profit career began 16 years ago at House of Ruth, with previous experience as the Development Director, Housing Project Manager, and other roles within the agency. Pat works actively with the board of directors and the staff to set strategic goals and objectives that allow House of Ruth to have a legacy of impact on the communities we serve. Pat is proud to lead our organization and feels privileged to work with talented, passionate people, all sharing the same vision; to end domestic violence.
Krystal Minniefield

Chief Financial Officer
Krystal Minniefield oversees the finances and government contracts at House of Ruth. She comes to House of Ruth with over 8 years of nonprofit accounting experience, including experience at agencies providing services to human trafficking survivors and survivors of domestic violence.
Melissa Pitts

Chief Program Officer
Melissa Pitts serves as the Chief Program Officer at House of Ruth, where she is dedicated to preventing domestic violence and fostering safe, thriving communities. With 25 years of experience in the field and 17 years in nonprofit leadership, Melissa is deeply committed to engaging individuals, families, and systems in meaningful solutions to break the cycle of violence. As a seasoned advocate and servant leader, Melissa recognizes the critical role of addressing power, privilege, and systemic barriers in violence prevention. She is passionate about supporting leaders in the movement and developing programs that uplift and empower survivors. In her role at House of Ruth, Melissa oversees all agency programs, ensuring compliance, driving innovative program development, and upholding the highest standards of service for survivors and families. She is honored to work alongside her dedicated colleagues and community partners to expand intervention efforts, promote healthy relationships, and shape a future rooted in safety, accountability, and healing.
Rhonda Beltran

Chief Development Officer
Rhonda Beltran has been a professional fundraiser for over 35 years. In her position, she manages all fundraising, communication, digital media campaigns, and public relations. She is actively involved in the surrounding communities and has served on various local Boards and Committees. She has dedicated her life to making a difference in the communities which she and her family live.