ALICIA FAUST

Executive Director

Alicia works closely with the board and staff in order to meet our Mission and Vision. She transitioned to the Executive Director position in August 2020, she joined WDHS in 2016.

MARCY OATES

Operations Director

Marcy manages our facility and works closely with staff to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. Marcy has been with Willis Dady since March 2018. 

EMILY ZIMMON

Development Director

Emily supports Willis Dady Programs through grant writing, public relations, and donor development. She joined Willis Dady in December 2015.

KELSEY CULVER

Employment Services Director

Kelsey supervises Willis Dady's Supported Staffing and Ambassador Employment Programs. She began at Willis Dady in May 2020.

DENINE RUSHING

Shelter Services Director

Denine oversees all aspects of Willis Dady's Emergency Shelter and Overflow Shelter, including Resident Assistants. She has been at Willis Dady since June 2006.

LAUREN WHITE

Housing Services Director

Lauren manages our long-term and short-term housing programs, as well as our shelter-based Veteran Program. She joined the team in December 2020.

AARON TERRONES

Support Services Director

Aaron  supervises the Homeless Prevention, Street Outreach and Downtown Ambassador Programs. He started at Willis Dady in November 2018.

MARTHA CARTER

Shelter Case Manager

Martha works with shelter clients to help them identify their strengths and overcome their barriers. She has been with Willis Dady since September 2011.

TAMMY MIMS

Housing Navigator

Tammy assists clients in identifying and maintaining stable housing after exiting homelessness. She has been with Willis Dady since December 2018.

MILLIE ACHEY

Housing Case Manager

Millie supports clients in gaining and maintaining stable housing through case management. She began at Willis Dady in November 2017.

SHANNON FAY

Veteran Housing Case Manager

Shannon will work with veterans experiencing literal homelessness move to stable housing. Shannon started at Willis Dady in January 2020.

LEAHA CAMPBELL

Employment Case Manager

Leaha supports clients in re-entering the workforce through our Supported Staffing Agency and other employment programs. She began at Willis Dady in April 2021.

MARIN NOSKA

Housing Case Manager

Marin works with clients experiencing literal homelessness identify affordable housing they can maintain long-term. She joined the team in September 2021.

COLETTE NDIGYENOUBA

Support Services Case Manager

Colette supports individuals and families who are near homeless or literally homeless gain stability in housing. She has been with Willis Dady since August 2019.

WES SHIRLEY

Library Navigator

Wes works with households visiting the Cedar Rapids Library, in meeting their basic needs and connects them to housing programs. He began in February 2020.

LEOMA LEIGH-WILLIAMS

Homeless Prevention Case Manager

Leoma supports clients in imminent danger of becoming homeless. She provides one-on-one case management to support stable housing. She began in August 2020.

CRYSTAL CARTER

Street Outreach Case Manager

Crystal supports individuals in moving from literal homelessness to self-sufficiency through support and advocacy. She began at Willis Dady in June 2019.

JACK STUBBLEFIELD

Housing Case Manager

Jack supports clients experiencing homelessness in gaining and maintaining housing. He joined Willis Dady 's team in July 2021.

WE'RE HIRING!

Street Outreach Case Manager

Join our Street Outreach Team today! See more details at our Job Opportunities page. 

FAITH WALKER

Shelter Manager

Faith oversees Willis Dady's Emergency Shelter, including policies, procedures and client support. She joined Willis Dady in June 2020.

STEVEN LOVEJOY

Maintenance Specialist

Steven makes sure our locations are functioning, so we can provide support to our clients. He has been with Willis Dady since June 2020.

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

Resident Assistants provide direct support to clients at our Emergency Shelter assisting each individual in moving from shelter to stability.

Lillie Brown

Brendan Drake

Alexis Mather

Sherina Sisson

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OVERFLOW RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

Overflow Resident Assistants support clients at our seasonal, community overflow shelter. They work with individuals to gain stability.

Isaiah Brown

Stacey Carroll

Ivory Davis

Ryan Hackman

Eric Jones

Chereese Moore

Michael Rundle

Semaje Star

Ashleigh Trunkill

Malik Watkins

ADMINISTRATION

MAKENNA SALIS

Data Compliance Specialist

Makenna supports Willis Dady staff and clients through data entry, data evaluation, and grant compliance. She joined the team in July 2020.

ADMINISTRATION

SIERRA POPE

Volunteer and Operations Coordinator

Sierra works to expand Willis Dady's volunteer program and maintain operational activities at our shelter. She began working with Willis Dady in June 2020.

ADMINISTRATION

YUMI ENGELKING

Shelter Services VISTA

Yumi is an Americorps VISTA working to develop and expand Willis Dady's Shelter Services program . She began working with Willis Dady in July 2020.

ALLISON HEIN

Development Coordinator

Allison supports Willis Dady's mission and vision through marketing and social media.  She has been with the team since June 2020.

MATT SANFORD

Development Data & Grants Specialist

Matt works to support Willis Dady's mission and vision through grant writing, reporting, and data gathering. Matt started with Willis Dady in October 2020.

AMANDA LANGSTON

Accounting Specialist

Amanda supports Willis Dady staff and clients by overseeing our accounting and funding daily operations. She joined the team in March 2021.