OUR STAFF
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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.
AARON AMUNDSON
Development Director
Aaron supervises our Development team and supports Willis Dady Programs through public relations, and donor development. He joined Willis Dady in April of 2022.
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LAUREN WHITE
Housing Programs 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.
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DAVID KARPICK
Employment Services Director
David oversees our Employment programs, supporting clients as they work and expanding partnerships for the program. He started at Willis Dady in August 2024.
STEVEN LOVEJOY
Facilities Director
Steven oversees the mainteance and operations of our Emergency Shelter, Willis Dady Works, and housing properties. He started with Willis Dady in March 2024.
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REGINA ANDERSON
Controller
Regina manages our agency's day-to-day financials, supporting Willis Dady's operations. Regina started working with Willis Dady in 2024.
CASE MANAGERS
SHANNON FAY
Veteran Programs Manager
Shannon works with veterans experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness and supervises the Veteran programs. Shannon started at Willis Dady in January 2020.
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DANIE DAHL
Veteran Housing Case Manager
Danie works with Veterans experiencing housing insecurity across eastern Iowa to maintain their housing. Dani started at Willis Dady in October 2025.
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BLAKE SIMPSON-WADE
Employment Case Manager
Blake works with clients experiencing homelessness to gain stable employment opportunities. Blake joined the team in July 2025.
KELLY LEWIS
Veteran Housing Case Manager
Kelly works with Veterans experiencing housing insecurity across eastern Iowa to maintain their housing. Kelly started at Willis Dady in April 2024.
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CRYSTAL CARTER
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
Crystal supports clients moving into Willis Dady's PSH program as they gain and maintain new housing. She began at Willis Dady in June 2019.
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VALERIE LAMMERS
Housing Programs Manager
Valerie provides strategic and operational leadership for Willis Dady’s housing programs: rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing. Valerie began working at Willis Dady in October 2023.
SHELTER STAFF
FAITH WALKER
Shelter Manager
Faith oversees Willis Dady's Emergency Shelter, including policies, procedures and client support. She joined Willis Dady in June 2020.
KATIE BECKER
Shelter Case Manager
Katie supports clients staying in our men's units at the Emergency Shelter. She began with Willis Dady in 2021.
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BRODY WHITE
Shelter Case Manager
Brody supports the women and families staying in our Emergency Shelter. Brody started at Willis Dady in August 2025.
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
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MEAGAN LOGAN
Day Center Resident Assistant
Meagan is the Resident Assistant at Hector's Place Day Center. She operates the Day Center Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-1pm for people experiencing literal homelessness.
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Resident Assistants provide direct support to clients at our Emergency Shelter assisting each individual in moving from shelter to stability. Our part-time staff are critical to our Emergency Shelter's operation.
Are you interested in becoming an RA? We're hiring! See the full job description online at willisdady.org/jobs.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
SIERRA POPE
Community Engagement Manager
Sierra works to expand Willis Dady's reach and engagement in our community through volunteerism, communications, and events. She began working with Willis Dady in June 2020.
ADMINISTRATION
RICH WAGOR
Data Compliance Specialist
Rich provides data analytic support and assists with program compliance. He joined the Willis Dady team in October 2022.
ADMINISTRATION
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LILY BARDWELL
Grants Coordinator
Lily supports Willis Dady by writing grants and generating reports. She joined the team in June of 2025.
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SARAH MCNEE
HR Generalist
Sarah supports human resource operations at Willis Dady. She joined the team in July 2025.
ALLISON HEIN
Development Manager
Allison supports Willis Dady's mission and vision by leading our fundraising campaigns and communication strategies. She has been with the team since June 2020.
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MAYLEE MCKIBBEN
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Maylee supports Willis Dady's mission and vision by creating marketing content and coordinating events. She joined the team in June of 2025.
CINDY PETERSEN
Office Manager
Cindy supports the operations of Willis Dady as our Office Manager. Cindy started working with Willis Dady in April of 2022.
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JEANA LESS-DAVID
Staff Accountant
Jeana supports the accounting operations at Willis Dady. She joined the Willis Dady team in June 2025