Our Team

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Mandy Bell

Housing Case Manager

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Events and Donor Relations Manager

Jenn Boettcher

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Housing Specialist

Christine Devillier

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Vicky Drozd

Director of Operations

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Kevin Eddy

Kitchen Assistant

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Larissa Embree

Communications and Design Specialist

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Director of Substance Use Programs

Chris Hruza, LADC

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Dave Klitzke

Director of Business and Finance

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Sheri Moss

Outreach Specialist

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Victoria O’Neil, MPM, CVA

Director of Hunger Relief and Volunteerism

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Leanne Pelser

Director of Housing and Outreach

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Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Heather Rhoden, LADC

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Anthony Riley

Community Outreach Specialist

Outreach and Diversion Case Manager

Joshua Riser

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Executive Director

Alynn Sampson, MSW

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Glenn Schawang

Outreach Program Coordinator

Cynthia Steele

Guest Services and Outreach Assistant

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Jeanette Wachtel,
LADC

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

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Lori Wellman, MBA

Director of Development

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Director of Marketing and Communications

Susie Wilson, MSPH

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La’Shaundra Young,
MS

First HOPE Case Manager

Nutrition Intern

Lily Bures

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