OUR STAFF

ALICIA FAUST

Executive Director

Alicia works closely with the board and staff in order to meet our Mission and Vision. She transitioned to the ED 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. 

JANA DEBROWER

Development Director

Jana supports Willis Dady Programs through grant writing, media management, and donor development. She joined Willis Dady in May 2020.

DENINE RUSHING

Shelter Services Direct

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.

EMILY ZIMMON

Support Services Director

Emily  supervises the Homeless Prevention, Street Outreach and Employment Programs. She has been with Willis Dady since December 2015.

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Housing Programs Director

The Housing Programs Director manages our long-term and short-term housing programs, as well as our shelter-based Veteran Program.

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.

KATI MCVAY

Supportive Housing Case Manager

Kati provides ongoing case management to individuals in housing who have experienced persistent homelessness. She began at Willis Dady in January 2020.

TAMMY MIMS

Housing Case Manager

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

MARY CASTENADA

Housing Case Manager

Mary supports clients with high barriers in attaining and maintaining housing. She joined Willis Dady's Case Management team in February 2020.

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.

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Veteran Housing Case Manager

The Veteran Housing Case Manager will work with veterans experiencing literal homelessness move to stable housing through our shelter and housing programs.

AARON TERRONES

Support Services Navigator

Aaron provides support to patrons of the Downtown Public Library who struggle with housing stability. He has been with Willis Dady since November 2018.

ANGIE ROBINSON

Support Services Case Manager

Angie supports individuals and families who are near homelessness or who are experiencing literal homelessness. She began with Willis Dady in February 2020.

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.

KELSEY CULVER

Employment Case Manager

Kelsey supports clients in re-entering the workforce through our Supported Staffing Agency or other employment programs. She began at Willis Dady in May 2020.

WES SHIRLEY

Street Outreach Case Manager

Wes works with households who are sleeping outside, 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.

FAITH WALKER

Shelter Manager

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

NAUTICA WALKER

Lead Resident Assistant

Nautica manages the day-to-day work completed by Resident Assistants at our Emergency Shelter. She has been with Willis Dady since November 2016.

CRYSTAL CARTER

Resident Assistant

Crystal provides support to clients at our Emergency Shelter and works to make sure the shelter runs smoothly. She began at Willis Dady in June 2019.

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Resident Assistant

Resident Assistants provide direct support to clients at our Emergency Shelter and works to make sure the shelter runs smoothly.

ALEXIS MATHER

Resident Assistant

Alexis works with clients  at our Emergency Shelter and works to make sure the shelter runs smoothly. She started at Willis Dady in August 2020.

STEPHEN LOVEJOY

Maintenance Specialist

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

BRIANNA CLESS

Accounting Clerk

Brianna supports Willis Dady staff and clients by managing Willis Dady accounts, time roll, and other neessary items. She joined the team in June 2020.

SIERRA POPE

Volunteer Engagement VISTA

Sierra is an Americorps VISTA working to develop and expand Willis Dady's volunteer program . She began working with Willis Dady in June 2020.

YUMI ENGELKING

 Financial Stability VISTA

Yumi is an Americorps VISTA working to develop and expand Willis Dady's Employment  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.

MAKENNA ADITYA

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.

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Grant Writer

The Grant Writer will join Willis Dady's Development Team in supporting our mission and vision. Visit WillisDady.org/jobs to learn more!