MEET OUR TEAM

Meet our hard-working team members dedicated to empowering our clients out of homelessness by exploring our different teams below! You can click on each team member to learn a little more about them. Our team is guided by seven principles that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold such as heart, initiative, and wise-decision making.  Want to join the team? View our open positions!

Executive Director

Ben Goodwin

Operations Assistant

Jackson Bittner

Director of Programs

Rachael Borné

AmeriCorps & HR Coordinator

Mindy Huberty

National Service Program Manager

Paige Krueger

Facilities Manager

Arnie Shilling

Executive Director

Ben Goodwin

Ben was chosen as Executive Director in September 2017 after serving for eight years on the Our House team, first as Grants Manager then as Assistant Director. In his time at Our House, Ben has been integrally involved in the expansion of our programs and facilities, the refinement of our model as a best practice in the field, and the development of rigorous performance measurement and ongoing evaluation to optimize Our House’s impact. Ben has a B.A. in Mathematics from Hendrix College, and he also received a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford University, attending on a Rhodes Scholarship. He has a deep love for Our House, our clients, and our mission. In his spare time Ben enjoys running, painting, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Click here to read Ben’s story of how he came to work at Our House! Click here to hear Ben’s vision for the impact Our House can have in families’ lives.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 209

Operations Assistant

Jackson Bittner

Jackson joined our team as the Operations Assistant in July 2023 where he assists with the overall strategic and operational responsibility for safety, facilities, IT, capital improvement, and the Our House Resale Store. Jackson started his time with Our House in May of 2012 as the Campus Improvement VISTA and served in several VISTA and staff roles until 2017. He has a BA in Political Science and Nonprofit Management from UA Little Rock. In his free time he enjoys fishing and game nights with friends and family.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 165

Director of Programs

Rachael Borné

Rachael joined the Our House team in 2015 as the Reentry Program Coordinator, a role dedicated to serving individuals involved in the criminal justice system. She became the Career Center Manager in 2018 and currently oversees all Career Center programs, operations and supervises an amazing team of staff members and AmeriCorps National Service Members. Outside of Our House, Rachael serves as the Chair of the Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission of the City of Little Rock and is on the Board of Directors of Recycle Bikes for Kids. Rachael received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Hispanic Studies from Vassar College and completed a Fulbright Fellowship in Argentina. In her very limited free time, she enjoys tending to her houseplants, spending time with family and riding her bicycle. 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 218

AmeriCorps & HR Coordinator

Mindy Huberty

Mindy became the AmeriCorps & Human Resources Coordinator in August 2022. Her role is to recruit and onboard new team members as well as provide support to National Service Members through professional development, training, and career coaching. Mindy started her time at Our House serving as a Youth Program AmeriCorps in Our Club from 2013-2014 before working as a Youth Program Specialist from 2014-2018. She has a degree in Family Studies and is an Accredited Financial Counselor®. In her free time, Mindy loves traveling with her husband, going on food tours, and spending time with her cats. 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 151

National Service Program Manager

Paige Krueger

Paige Krueger is the National Service Program Manager, overseeing the AmeriCorps programs that provide direct service and build the capacity of Our House programs. Paige has been at Our House for four years, beginning as an AmeriCorps VISTA and moving on to work alongside families facing homelessness as a CAFSI Case Manager. She loves to see people turning their values into action, resulting in a stronger community. You’re likely to spot her at the nearest yoga studio, restaurant patio, or live music event.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 168

Facilities Manager

Arnie Shilling

Arnie has been with Our House since November of 2014 as the Facilities Manager. Arnie oversee’s repairs and construction projects across campus, as well as maintaining security and campus safety including training. Arnie manages clients participating in our job training program who work in our guard shack and on the ground. Arnie’s free time is occupied by his three grandchildren, hunting, bee keeping, and the outdoors!

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 213

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Jade Brandon

Disability Service Specialist

Ezell Breedlove

Supportive Service Manager

Laura Butler

Supportive Service Specialist

Caitlin Camper

Training Coordinator

Lauren Corzine

Lead Reentry Case Manager

Avionta Ellis

Employment Services Coordinator

Thomas Greifenstein

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Paul Hirleman

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Sharon Holly

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Peyton Kemnow

Career Center Manager

Malika Rowan

Reentry Program VISTA

Nuno Solano

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Jade Brandon

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 119

Disability Service Specialist

Ezell Breedlove

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 154

Supportive Service Manager

Laura Butler

After previously serving as an Employment Coach AmeriCorps Member and then piloting our Jobs and Resource Hotline with the City of Little Rock called the Financial Navigators Program, Laura now serves as the first point of contact for clients in the Career Center and Housing Programs. Laura helps clients acquire personal documentation, apply for public benefits, connect to community resources, and more! Laura collaborates with all of our programs to provide support to clients transitioning into permanent housing. Laura is a self-described big kid at heart and loves animals!

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 132

Supportive Service Specialist

Caitlin Camper

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 136

Training Coordinator

Lauren Corzine

Lauren’s journey at Our House began in 2020 when she served as the Americorps Wellness Coach where provided direct service to clients and ran point for our on-site healthcare clinic. In the fall of 2020, Lauren served as a Career Center VISTA providing high-quality job skills programming in collaboration with partnering agencies. Now, she serves as an Employment and Training Coordinator on the Employment and Training Team providing connections to employment and training opportunities. In her free time, you will probably see her spending time with her husband and daughter at the local farmer’s market, taking her Malamute for a walk, or watching an A24 film. 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 149

Lead Reentry Case Manager

Avionta Ellis

After attending Art Club as a teen, Avionta joined the staff as an Employment Coach in March 2020. In his role, he connects individuals to financial and community resources and assists clients with resume-building and finding careers. When not at the Career Center, Avionta is a big outdoorsman and enjoys floating in his kayak and fishing. He also is a photographer and entrepreneur.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 193

Employment Services Coordinator

Thomas Greifenstein

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Paul Hirleman

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 119

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Sharon Holly

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 119

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Peyton Kemnow

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 119

Career Center Manager

Malika Rowan

Malika has been with Our House since November of 2017 as an Employment and Training Coordinator.  In her role, she works directly with clients to help them develop and follow their individualized Career Center Success Plans. Malika also provides assistance with job search, job retention services, and classes that help improve client’s soft and hard skills. Malika is married and has three children.  Her family enjoys spending time outdoors and can usually be found exploring one of Arkansas’s great State Parks.  She’s an avid New Orleans Saints fan and novice tennis player. 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 166

Reentry Program VISTA

Nuno Solano

Solano joined Our House as a Reentry Program VISTA in August 2023. His role is to work with the Lead Reentry Case Manager to connect formerly incarcerated people with the best available local resources, that can empower our clients with the means necessary to parole, find counseling, employment, housing, and more, so they can reenter society as a positive contributor, after incarceration, and resist reoffending. Solano is a graduate of the Clinton School of Public Service, and he likes to spend time with his family, traveling, and gardening.

Infant Teacher

Necie Anderson

ABC Lead Teacher

Taylor Boyd

Children’s Programs Substitute

Alissa Brasfield

Infant Room Teacher

Janet Brown

Children’s Programs Lead Cook

Telisha Brown

Pre-K 3 Lead Teacher

Chalisa Cooper

ABC Lead Teacher

Kearra Cromwell

Behavioral Support Specialist

Shereen Dajani

Toddler 1 Lead Teacher

Jazzmine Davison

Youth Program Manager

Adrienne Dawson

Pre-K Teacher

Avis Garner

Mentor AmeriCorps

Tyleana Gibbs

Youth Program AmeriCorps

Azana Holman

Youth Program Specialist

Ari Jasper

Youth Program Specialist

Munashe Kwanisai

Youth Program Specialist

DeShauna Lemmons

Child Development AmeriCorps

Chloe Nolte

Youth Program Coordinator

Montez Peterson

PreK Teacher

Brittany Smith

Youth Program Specialist

Nishelle Tanner

Assistant Cook & Janitor

Brittany Tenpenny

Little Learners Manager

Hayley Thomson

Youth Program AmeriCorps

Taylor Todd

Toddler 1 Teacher

Shaliek Turner

Youth Program Coordinator

Lakia Watkins

Lead PreK 3Teacher

Ariel Wesley

Lead Toddler 2 Teacher

Rebekah Williams

Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

Veronica Williams

Infant Teacher

Necie Anderson

ABC Lead Teacher

Taylor Boyd

Taylor has been with Our House since September of 2017, first serving as a Child Development Americorps member and now currently serving as Lead Toddler 2 teacher. Taylor works with children 24-36 months to create a loving and safe environment for all children to thrive in. Before joining Our House, Taylor worked at a domestic violence shelter as a women and children’s advocate. From there, she knew that education and children were her passion. Taylor received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education from the University of Central Arkansas and in turn led her to the nonprofit world. In her free time, Taylor loves to read, capture moments through photography, and watch classic films. 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 122

Children’s Programs Substitute

Alissa Brasfield

Infant Room Teacher

Janet Brown

Janet has been the lead teacher in the Infant Room of our Little Learners program for over 23 years now. Janet is dedicated to her work caring for children and kids at Our House. When she’s not working with kids, Janet enjoys singing and dancing!

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 121

Children’s Programs Lead Cook

Telisha Brown

Telisha joined the Our House team in January 2019 as the Assistant Cook in the Children’s Center where she ensures all of our infants, toddlers, and youth are well-fed and thriving in a clean, tidy space! Telisha very much enjoys working with the Our House Family, especially the joy of getting to meet new people and different families. In her spare time, Telisha enjoys spending time with her children Taylor, Tanner, Trinity, and Tristyn.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 249

Pre-K 3 Lead Teacher

Chalisa Cooper

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 124

ABC Lead Teacher

Kearra Cromwell

Behavioral Support Specialist

Shereen Dajani

After first coming to Our House as a Bachelor’s of Social Work intern at Our Club, Shereen stayed on for two AmeriCorps positions before becoming the Toddler 2 Teacher in 2017. In her role, she works with children 24-36 months to create a safe and caring environment for our children to expand and excel their knowledge. A fun fact about Shereen is that she is bilingual and can speak Arabic and English. She also loves soccer and being outdoors.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 123

Toddler 1 Lead Teacher

Jazzmine Davison

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 123

Youth Program Manager

Adrienne Dawson

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 220

Pre-K Teacher

Avis Garner

Mentor AmeriCorps

Tyleana Gibbs

Youth Program AmeriCorps

Azana Holman

Youth Program Specialist

Ari Jasper

Youth Program Specialist

Munashe Kwanisai

Youth Program Specialist

DeShauna Lemmons

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 113

Child Development AmeriCorps

Chloe Nolte

Youth Program Coordinator

Montez Peterson

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 131

PreK Teacher

Brittany Smith

Youth Program Specialist

Nishelle Tanner

Nishelle joined Our House as a Youth Specialist  in 2023. In her role, Nishelle works directly with youth to provide a safe and welcoming environment as well as to manage and coordinate schedules to support children efficiently and effectively. Prior to her time at Our House, Nishelle was the Program Manager for afterschool program as well as a Paraprofessional for kindergarten. She is from Long Beach, Ca but moved to Colorado and got two B.S degrees in Sociology and Criminology, and then she moved to Arkansas. She is passionate about helping people and making everyday a great day to make a positive impact. When she is not at Our House she enjoys roller skating, cooking and being in her  house where it is not expensive! 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 239

Assistant Cook & Janitor

Brittany Tenpenny

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 249

Little Learners Manager

Hayley Thomson

Hayley has been at Our House since September of 2015, first serving a year term as a Child Development AmeriCorps Member, and currently working as the ABC Lead Teacher. As the ABC Lead Teacher, she is responsible for leading 14 three-year-olds in their development and school-age readiness, as well as communicating with families about their child’s goals and needs. Before coming to Our House, Hayley graduated from Hendrix College with a degree in Education and Film Studies, and will begin a Master’s of Education in Early Childhood Services in 2020 at Arkansas State University. 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 125

Youth Program AmeriCorps

Taylor Todd

Toddler 1 Teacher

Shaliek Turner

Youth Program Coordinator

Lakia Watkins

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 102

Lead PreK 3Teacher

Ariel Wesley

Lead Toddler 2 Teacher

Rebekah Williams

Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

Veronica Williams

Veronica has been on staff at Our House since 2015 as an Infant Aide in Little Learners. In her position, she provides childcare for Our House and community residents. In her spare time, Veronica loves listening to inspirational music and finding new vegan recipes!

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 121

Grants Coordinator

Aaron Anderson

Volunteer Manager

Clayton Curole

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Sierra Fisher

Grants & Evaluation VISTA

Michelle Lewis

Data & Reporting Coordinator

Osanon Osunde

Grants Manager

Mollie Parker

Development Director

Caroline s. Robbins

Grants Coordinator

Aaron Anderson

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 177

Volunteer Manager

Clayton Curole

Clayton has been with Our House since March of 2023. His role is to oversee and maintain the volunteer program at Our House. He holds a BA in History and Religious Studies and a Master of Public Administration with a nonprofit management concentration, both from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In his spare time, he enjoys watching and playing baseball, football and soccer.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 184

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Sierra Fisher

Sierra has been with Our House since August of 2018, serving two terms as the Community Engagement VISTA, then a year as the Development Specialist before transitioning to the Marketing & Events Coordinator in 2022. In her role, Sierra oversees the Our House social media, website, donor database, and other marketing materials, as well as participating in outreach and coordinating online fundraising efforts. Sierra also coordinates Our House’s annual fundraising events – Dinner on the Grounds and Home for the Holidays! Sierra graduated from Purdue University in 2015 with a degree in English Education. She then completed two years of Peace Corps service teaching English at a secondary school in Rwanda before returning to her home town of Little Rock. She enjoys playing with her dog, Rue, that she brought home with her from Rwanda, kayaking, and playing trivia.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 230

Grants & Evaluation VISTA

Michelle Lewis

Michelle graduated from Lyon College in Batesville in 2022 with an English major and two minors in Film and Media Studies and Psychology. She then spent a year and a half at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as a copy editor and page designer, as well as assistant wire editor briefly before joining Our House in December 2023 as the Grants & Evaluation VISTA. Since joining the Development team on campus, Michelle has researched and written grants, surveyed clients and conducted data entry. A fan of storytelling, connection, conversation and music, she spends her free time watching television shows or movies, reading, listening to podcasts or music and making playlists.

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 232

Data & Reporting Coordinator

Osanon Osunde

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 161

Grants Manager

Mollie Parker

Mollie Parker joined Our House in September 2022 as the Grants Manager. In her role, she oversees grant applications, reporting, and Our House’s outcomes and performance measurement systems. Mollie holds a B.A. in English and Communication from the University of Arkansas, where she was also a member of the Razorback Marching Band, and she received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. In her free time, Mollie enjoys spending time with her family, rooting for the hogs, and keeping her Little Free Library stocked with books for her neighbors.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 156

Development Director

Caroline s. Robbins

Caroline Spencer Robbins has been at Our House since 2016. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas and is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Caroline has also served for three years as a board member of Association of Fundraising Professionals, Arkansas Chapter. As Development Director, Caroline oversees all fundraising streams, marketing and communications, and volunteer activities for the organization. In her free time Caroline and her husband, Jay, like to do home improvement projects, watch the Office, and spend time with their son, John. 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 120

Housing Program Specialist

Dee Charles

Food & Wellness VISTA

Shay Clemons

Housing Program Specialist

James Duckett

Housing Program Specialist

Najah Floyd

Housing Manager

Gregory Hays

Lead Housing Program Specialist

Carl High

Housing Program Specialist

JaY Hogue

Intake Specialist

Euphase King

Housing Program Specialist

Courtney Mazique

Housing Program Specialist

Brittany Terry

Housing Program Specialist

Tonya Topps

Housing Program Specialist

Julian Wiggins

Housing Program Specialist

Dee Charles

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 221

Food & Wellness VISTA

Shay Clemons

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 153

Housing Program Specialist

James Duckett

James joined Our House as a Housing Program Specialist in September 2023. He came to Our House about a year before and enrolled in the Shelter where he saved money to get his own place and submit a resume for the Shelter Intake position. He now is a staff member and is fulfilling his desire to help others the way he was helped. James has two pet tomato plants that are named Pete and Re-Pete.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 221

Housing Program Specialist

Najah Floyd

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 221

Housing Manager

Gregory Hays

Greg joined the Our House staff in 2015! As the Housing Manager, he is responsible for all operation activities for the Shelter, including managing the Shelter Kitchen and working with Housing Clients in matters of Program Guideline compliance. Greg is also a member of the Our House Mentor Program. If you’re ever looking for him on campus, just look for the man singing to his coworkers!

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 164

Lead Housing Program Specialist

Carl High

Carl had been doing electrical work for 25 years before he came to Our House as a resident. During that time, he participated in Our House’s job trainee program as a weekend shelter supervisor. When he was able to move out of the shelter, he was hired as a full-time housing supervisor which he has now been doing for 8 years. He is also involved in several Our House alumni groups and is an active participant in community service in Little Rock. Carl believes that the most rewarding thing about Our House is seeing people grow from the first time they walk through the doors to when they leave having succeeded in their goals.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 221

Housing Program Specialist

JaY Hogue

Jay joined the Our House staff as a Housing Program Specialist in January 2024. In this role, they supervise residents and assist in maintaining a clean, safe facility. They also inform residents of the various services available through Our House when needed. Jay graduated from Harding University in the spring of 2020 with a bachelors in Social Work and plans to use their education to continuously serve the local community. Jay is also an avid writer. They enjoy reading, gardening, and learning new skills in their spare time.

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 221

Intake Specialist

Euphase King

Euphase has been with Our House since January of 2019 as a Housing Supervisor at the Shelter. In her role, Euphase supervises housing intake procedures, enters new housing clients in OH and HMIS database, passes completed files to appropriate program case managers, and coordinates family housing applications, ratings and orientations. She is Certified Peer Support Specialist and C.I.T currently working on obtaining her license for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. An avid painter and motorcyclist, Euphase grew up in Michigan and has been living in Arkansas for 18 years.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 221

Housing Program Specialist

Courtney Mazique

Courtney joined Our House as a Housing Program Specialist in July 2023. Courtney helps with managing residents and assisting with intake and exit interviews while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff where she received a BA in Chemistry. Go Golden Lions! Courtney loves spending time with her dog, Shadow, and fostering pups looking for their furever home.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 221

Housing Program Specialist

Brittany Terry

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 221

Housing Program Specialist

Tonya Topps

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 221

Housing Program Specialist

Julian Wiggins

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 221

Children’s Mental Health Coordinator

Claire Barton

Public Health AmeriCorps

Parker Bland

Public Health AmeriCorps

Travis Cummings

Public Health AmeriCorps

Hannah Eason

Public Health AmeriCorps

Anna Follette

Children’s Therapist

Heather Lynch

Public Health AmeriCorps

Emma Steil

Mental Health Manager

DeMarreo Tidwell

Public Health AmeriCorps

LaBarbara Walker

Children’s Mental Health Coordinator

Claire Barton

Claire joined the Our House team in December 2019 in the new role as Children’s Therapist. Claire works with children in Little Learners, the child development center, and Our Club, the after-school program, and provides social emotional learning for children. Claire helps children with emotion regulation skills, anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, conflict resolution skills as well as many other skills. Claire graduated from North Little Rock High School then went to the University of Arkansas and received her bachelors in Child Development. Claire then went to the University of Kansas where she received her Masters in Social Work. Claire’s grandfather and aunt were both social workers, and she wanted to follow in their footsteps and advocate for marginalized children. In her free time, Claire enjoy’s running, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Public Health AmeriCorps

Parker Bland

Parker joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Service member in August of 2023. They have a role as a mental health counselor for individual residents of Our House. He is in his second year of UALR Masters of Social Work program. Parker previously served at Ouachita Family Center working with survivors of domestic violence. He focuses on trauma-informed therapy and is currently planning on being trained in EMDR therapy. When he is not working he spends his time watching classic movies, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and hiking.

Public Health AmeriCorps

Travis Cummings

Public Health AmeriCorps

Hannah Eason

Public Health AmeriCorps

Anna Follette

Children’s Therapist

Heather Lynch

Heather joined Our House in August 2021 as a Master of Social Work Intern through their partnership with UALR. Her role is to work in Little Learners and Our Club with the children’s therapist that provides individual and group therapy to clients. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a BS in Sociology in 2020. If she is not studying or working, you can find her fishing, riding four wheelers, or taking yoga classes. 

Public Health AmeriCorps

Emma Steil

Mental Health Manager

DeMarreo Tidwell

DeMarreo joined Our House as the Mental Health Manager in February 2024. He oversees mental health services on campus, which include individual, family, and group therapy. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work at UA Little Rock. DeMarreo is a proud Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. member and serves as a board member for The Little Rock Diamond Foundation.

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 169

Public Health AmeriCorps

LaBarbara Walker

Store Manager

Sean Castleberry

Driver

Martell Murray

Resale Store Shift Lead

Gary Melton

Shift Leader

Ray Wells

Store Manager

Sean Castleberry

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 401

Driver

Martell Murray

Resale Store Shift Lead

Gary Melton

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 401

Shift Leader

Ray Wells

Raymond (Ray) started with Our House in November of 2020, as a participant of the AARP SCSEP program. He has been at the North little Rock Resale Store, handling all the electronic devices, as well as anything electrical, to ensure they are safe and ready to be sold. He also makes any needed touch-ups on the furniture that is donated. Ray is also a HUD Commissioner with the N. Little Rock Housing Authority. He is on his second five year term. He also works with the City on projects like the East Broadway Census track 26 project. He also works with Non-Profits for food distribution throughout the Housing communities, making sure as many people have food as possible, and that our elderly population does not get forgotten. Ray is a Veteran of the US Air Force. His job was the protection of Nuclear weapon security and to protect them overseas. Ray is now the Part Time Lead person at the N. Little Rock Resale store, and has jumped right in trying to make the store an even nicer place to stop in and see what’s new. 

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 401

Stability Program Support Specialist

Daniella Allel

Campus Case Manager

Kaylen Edwards

Community Case Manager

Jae Griffin

Stability Program Manager

Susan Heath

Lead Campus Case Manager

Hope Johnson

Lead Community Case Manager

Rachel Nichols

Campus Case Manager

Kate Westerfield

Stability Program Support Specialist

Daniella Allel

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 134

Campus Case Manager

Kaylen Edwards

Kaylen began working at Our House in 2023 as a Campus Case Manager. Kaylen is currently in her second year of graduate school at Southern Arkansas University in the clinical mental health program. Kaylen enjoys spending time with her loved ones, watching movies, and eating!

Community Case Manager

Jae Griffin

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 112

Stability Program Manager

Susan Heath

Susan joined the Our House team in 2022 after relocating to Little Rock from Texas.  She has a wide-ranging history of working with children and families in challenging circumstances. Prior to becoming the Housing Stability Program Manager, Susan served as the Director of Early Education, serving families through Early Head Start, Head Start and Pre-K programs.  She finds joy in equipping staff and clients with tools to help them grow and achieve their goals.  
Susan and her husband love traveling (especially to Mexico) and college football. Go Aggies!  

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 155

Lead Campus Case Manager

Hope Johnson

Hope has been with Our House since August 2019 as a CAFSI Case Manager. In her role she advocates for and serve families who are homeless or near-homeless to help them reach stability through housing, finances, employment, education, and emotional wellness. In her role she most enjoys connecting families with resources and programs that can benefit them. Hope graduated from UA Little Rock in 2018 with a Bachelors Of Social Work Degree.

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 174

Lead Community Case Manager

Rachel Nichols

Rachel Nichols joined Our House February 1st, 2021 as a CAFSI case manager team member. Rachel has her Bachelor degree from Philander Smith College and Master’s degree from UA of Little Rock both in Social Work. Rachel’s ultimate goal is to obtain her LCSW. Rachel has ten years of experience working with children and families in the state of Arkansas. Rachel spends her time with her daughter and family creating memories. Rachel enjoys laughter and “good vibes”. Rachel is dedicated to helping clients achieve their housing, financial, and emotional wellbeing goals. Rachel hopes to have a positive impact on individuals, children and families.

Phone:501-374-7383 ex: 731

Campus Case Manager

Kate Westerfield

Phon:501-374-7383 ext. 117

Public Health AmeriCorps

Parker Bland

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Jade Brandon

Food & Wellness VISTA

Shay Clemons

Public Health AmeriCorps

Travis Cummings

Public Health AmeriCorps

Hannah Eason

Public Health AmeriCorps

Anna Follette

Mentor AmeriCorps

Tyleana Gibbs

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Paul Hirleman

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Sharon Holly

Youth Program AmeriCorps

Azana Holman

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Peyton Kemnow

Child Development AmeriCorps

Chloe Nolte

Reentry Program VISTA

Nuno Solano

Public Health AmeriCorps

Emma Steil

Youth Program AmeriCorps

Taylor Todd

Public Health AmeriCorps

LaBarbara Walker

Public Health AmeriCorps

Parker Bland

Parker joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Service member in August of 2023. They have a role as a mental health counselor for individual residents of Our House. He is in his second year of UALR Masters of Social Work program. Parker previously served at Ouachita Family Center working with survivors of domestic violence. He focuses on trauma-informed therapy and is currently planning on being trained in EMDR therapy. When he is not working he spends his time watching classic movies, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and hiking.

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Jade Brandon

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 119

Food & Wellness VISTA

Shay Clemons

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 153

Public Health AmeriCorps

Travis Cummings

Public Health AmeriCorps

Hannah Eason

Public Health AmeriCorps

Anna Follette

Mentor AmeriCorps

Tyleana Gibbs

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Paul Hirleman

Phone::501-374-7383 ext. 119

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Sharon Holly

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 119

Youth Program AmeriCorps

Azana Holman

Employment Coach AmeriCorps

Peyton Kemnow

Phone:501-374-7383 ext. 119

Child Development AmeriCorps

Chloe Nolte

Reentry Program VISTA

Nuno Solano

Solano joined Our House as a Reentry Program VISTA in August 2023. His role is to work with the Lead Reentry Case Manager to connect formerly incarcerated people with the best available local resources, that can empower our clients with the means necessary to parole, find counseling, employment, housing, and more, so they can reenter society as a positive contributor, after incarceration, and resist reoffending. Solano is a graduate of the Clinton School of Public Service, and he likes to spend time with his family, traveling, and gardening.

Public Health AmeriCorps

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Youth Program AmeriCorps

Taylor Todd

Public Health AmeriCorps

LaBarbara Walker