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.
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Development Director
Aaron supervises our Development team and Willis Dady Programs through public relations, and donor development. He joined Willis Dady in April of 2022.
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.
CASE MANAGERS
BRITTANY REHAK
Housing Case Manager
Brittany assists clients in identifying and maintaining stable housing after exiting homelessness. She has been with Willis Dady since July 2022.
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.
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.
MAXINE PRIME
Housing Case Manager
Maxine supports clients experiencing homelessness in gaining and maintaining housing. She began at Willis Dady in April of 2022.
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.
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.
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RUBEN GINGER
Street Outreach Case Manager & Library Navigator
Ruben supports individuals in moving from literal homelessness to self-sufficiency through support and advocacy.. He started at Willis Dady in June of 2022.
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.
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.
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Resident Assistants provide direct support to clients at our Emergency Shelter assisting each individual in moving from shelter to stability.
OVERFLOW RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Overflow Resident Assistants support clients at our seasonal, community overflow shelter. They work with individuals to gain stability.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
SIERRA POPE
Volunteer and Operations Coordinator
Sierra works to expand Willis Dady's volunteer program and maintain operational activities. She began working with Willis Dady in June 2020.
ADMINISTRATION
Rich Wagnor
Data Compliance Specialist
Check out the job description at: willisdady.org/jobs
ADMINISTRATION
CANDACE CROPP
VISTA Disaster Impacts Research Coordinator
Candace supports our Housing Programs by researching the impact of current disasters and events on homeless services.
ALLISON HEIN
Grants & Communications Coordinator
Allison supports Willis Dady's mission and vision through grant writing and public communications. She has been with the team since June 2020.
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JASON EVERETT
Development Coordinator
Jason works to bring awareness of Willis Dady's programs through social media and donor relations. He joined our Willis Dady team in July 2022.
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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.