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.

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.

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. 

Brooklynn Harrell

Brooklynn is our Recruitment Specialist who is dedicated to curating a powerhouse team that shares our values and mission.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Community Engagement and a deep and genuine passion for connecting with others and fostering meaningful relationships. She loves to travel and is always seeking out new experiences and cultures.  Outside the office you will likely find her at a local sporting event or enjoying the outdoors with friends, family, and her beloved dog, Rave.

Mindy Huberty

Mindy joined the Our House team in 2013 as a Youth Program AmeriCorps in Our Club. Since then, she has held multiple roles in both Our Club and Administration. Currently, she is the Talent Development Manager and is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of our team. 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.

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.

Candace Mason

Candace Mason is the Executive Assistant at Our House, supporting the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team with a range of administrative tasks. She holds a B.S. in Family and Consumer Science from Henderson State University (2020) and is responsible for coordinating meetings and managing communications. Outside of work, Candace enjoys spending time with her husband, Lucas, and their two cats, Biscuit and Gravy. She loves making memories with her niece and nephew and enjoys watching historical documentaries and listening to music.

Tamidra Marable

Tamidra is our Director of Human Resources. Tamidra joined the Our House Team in July 2024. She is responsible for leading our Human Resources and National Service Team. Tamidra has an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a graduate degree in Applied Communications. In her free time she loves to travel, spend time with her family and friends, and listen to audio books.

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!

Brittany Bolton

Brittany joined Our House as a Supportive Service Specialist in August 2024. She works with clients to get them the resources they need to thrive in work and personal life. Brittany is currently enrolled at UA-PTC and will be graduating with her Associate’s degree May of 2025, then she will be attending UALR for her Bachelor’s degree in Fall of 2025. In Brittany’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughter and fiancé, calling the hogs, doing makeup, and relaxing as much as possible. 

Ezell Breedlove

Ezell became the Disability Services Specialists in January 2023. His role as the Disability Services Specialists is to work with clients who need access to services related to their disability. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting in applying for social security benefits using the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) program, obtaining personal documents, navigating public benefits, accessing transportation, developing a stability plan, connecting to community agencies that specialize in disability services, and making referrals to other Our House programs. Ezell started his time at Our House serving as a Volunteer Relations VISTA from 2013-2014. Ezell loves to travel and spend time with family.

Nolen Buffalo

Nolen came to Our House in July 2024 as the Job Training Specialist. His role is to coordinate all aspects of the Job Training Program at Our House. He will facilitate the onboarding process and ensure that clients get off to a great start at Our House. Nolen has a Liberal Arts degree from UALR. His extensive experience in entrepreneurship will give him a wide range of skills and abilities to provide the best support to Job Trainees. When not working, Nolen enjoys spending time with his friends and dogs, working on yard projects, and exploring nature.

Laura Butler

Laura previously served as an Employment Coach AmeriCorps Member in 2019 and then piloted our Jobs and Resource Hotline with the City of Little Rock called the Financial Navigators Program. Laura now serves as the Career Center managing, coordinating all of the supportive services, employment coaching, and trainings offered through the Career Center. 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!

Caitlin Camper

Caitlin joined Our House as the Supportive Service Specialist in January 2024. In this role she will be a first point of contact for people entering the Career Center and will be responsible for connecting clients to resources they need to be successful. Caitlin graduated in 2019 from Hendrix College with her BA in Religious Studies and a minor in Anthropology. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing at the local gym and spending time with loved ones.

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. 

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.

Sharon Holly

Sharon joined Our House in September 2023 and served as an Employment Coach AmeriCorps until August 2024.  Sharon is now an Employment Specialist with Our House.  Sharon enjoys assisting clients and helping them to achieve their goals.   Sharon has a Masters Degree in Human Services with a Specialization in Social and Community Service and she has a Bachelor in Social Work. Sharon and her family lived in Hawaii for 33 years and they moved to Arkansas in 2021.  Sharon retired from the  Department of Veterans Affairs as a Military Services Coordinator with the Medical Board after 39 years with the Federal Government. Sharon enjoys spending time with family, helping others and traveling.  

Jess Powell

Jess joined us as an Employment Coach in September 2024. She specializes in assisting individuals with job searches and providing coaching to enhance their employability, including resume building. Jess holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. In her free time, she enjoys watching her daughter cheer, viewing interrogation videos on YouTube, and writing poetry.

Necie Anderson

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. 

Alissa Brasfield

Alissa first joined Our House as a Children’s Program Substitute and worked closely with the teachers and Children’s Program manager to provide the best support in creating the best environment for the children in their care. Alissa is in their final year at University of Arkansas at Little Rock working on their Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and is joining the Mental Health team as a social work intern through AmeriCorps. They love to read and write in spare time when not studying or working”

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!

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.

Sophie Cargile

AJ Clark

Antwion is the dedicated Toddler 2 Teacher leading our “Sharks” classroom. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of education, and an extensive background in the City Year AmeriCorps program. He has honed his skills in working with young & middle aged children while facilitating their learning and growth. Known for his patience, friendly demeanor, and passion for teaching, Mr. Clark is committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for all his students. His enthusiasm and dedication makes him a valuable member of our team, helping to shape the great minds of the next generation.

Demarcus Cosby

Kearra Cromwell

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.

Alexa Danlodji

Jazzmine Davison

Adrienne Dawson

Adrienne joined the Our House team in September 2014. She began as a Youth Program Specialist working with the Middle and High School Youth. She has since transitioned into the role of the Youth Program Manager where she leads the Our Club team in creating fun, engaging and enriching learning opportunities for program participants. Adrienne holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from Boston College. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and most of all her dog Moose.

Chasidy Gales

Chasidy Gales brings over seven years of child care experience to her new role as Infant and Toddler Coordinator at OUR House. Her enthusiasm for this position reflects her deep passion for supporting children and families, underscoring her commitment to nurturing young lives. Outside of work, Chasidy is a devoted wife and mother of four, residing on a farm in Center Ridge. This year, she and her family are excited to launch the community’s very first pumpkin patch.  Through both her professional and personal endeavors, Chasidy continues to make a meaningful impact in her community and in the lives of those she serves.

Avis Garner

Carmen Howell 

Ari Jasper

Zinah Johnson

DeShauna Lemmons

DeShauna started her journey at Our House as a Mentor AmeriCorps in 2022. She returned to Our House as the Youth Program Specialist for 6th-8th grade in June of 2023. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Family and Community Services. In her free time, DeShauna presides over the praise dance ministry at her church, and volunteers in her hometown of Jacksonville, AR.

Ryah Lewis

Ryah became a Youth Program Specialist in May 2024. She currently is attending Arkansas Tech University to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.  In her spare time she enjoys traveling across the states to purchase sneakers as well as watching sports! She also is heavily involved in her hometown, Russellville, AR being a mentor to high school kids that are transitioning into adulthood after graduation.  She has a deep passion for helping children of all ages achieve their goals! 

Munashe Kwanisai

Sarah Meeks

Sarah serves as an AmeriCorps in the youth program, starting in September 2024. She works with school age children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. She previously volunteered at Our House by preparing and serving meals. She holds a BA in Politics and English from the University of Dallas, and plans to attend law school. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, and baking.

Montez Peterson

Montez became the Middle and High School Youth Program Coordinator for Our House in December of 2023. His role is to supervise the Middle and High School youth area known as the Blue Team, the youth specialist staff and the students assigned to that team located in the Our Club program.  Montez also provides support to all teams affiliated with Our Club members. Montez has worked with youth and young adults in various roles with sports teams and non-profit organizations such as the Columbus Urban League, Youth Home Inc., City Year Little Rock, and with local school districts.  Montez attended Philander Smith College in what is known now as Philander Smith University studying Early Childhood Development. In his free time, Montez loves to fish, coach sports, write poetry, and go to the movies. 

Hazel Putillo

Jessica Robinson

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! 

Brittany Tenpenny

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. 

Deja Wallace

Deja is a Child Development AmeriCorps member in our Bright Beginnings classrooms. In her free time, she enjoys watching TV, playing video games, shopping, and getting plenty of rest. Deja loves going to the movies, especially to see “Inside Out 2,” and hanging out with friends. Deja is a big fan of Jordan shoes, watching TikToks, and her favorite foods are pizza and hot dogs. Deja loves working with young children and am excited to be serving at Our House!

Lakia Watkins

Jania Williams

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!

Zach Bradshaw

Zach joined Our House as a Grants Coordinator in May 2024. His role is to help the Grants Team in applying for and monitoring the grants for Our House. He holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Arkansas. In his free time, Zach enjoys cooking, watching movies, cheering on the Hogs and trying any new restaurant that pop ups in Little Rock.

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.

Ellen Denney

Ellen has been with Our House since March 2024 as a Grants Coordinator. In this role, she works to seek out new funding sources as well as ensure compliance and reporting of current funding sources. Ellen has a bachelor’s degree in Geography and a masters degree in Social Work. In her free time, Ellen enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. 

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 Manager. 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.

Osanon Osunde

Osanon has been with Our House since June of 2023 as the Data and Reporting Coordinator where he maintains and  optimizes the database structure while ensuring that data is correctly stored and retrieved. He also tracks and reports on performance measurement as well as providing analysis. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Sciences in Computer Science and Mathematics. In his free time, Osanon enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching tv shows and playing soccer.

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.

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. 

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Kiera Burks

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!

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.

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.

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.

Kyla Lankford

Kyla joined the team as a Housing Program Specialist in 2024. Kyla graduating from SAU in the Fall with her masters. Kyla is passionate about working with people who are in need and looks forward to collaborating with the Our House team and serving our clients. In her free time, Kyla enjoys watching TV and bowling.

Angela Smith

Angela is an Arkansas native with a Dual Master Degree in Mental Health Clinical Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University. Angela is preparing for my LPC/LMFT and has a BA in Sociology/Gender Studies from University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Angela was inducted into the National Honor Society of Leadership in 2023. Angela has many years of experience working in mental health, residential, and working with women and children in transition and families, along with domestic violence.

Julian Wiggins

Kenya Woods-Washington

Heaven Anderson

Heaven Joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Intern in September 2024. Her role is to work alongside DeMarreo to serve the adults with their mental health needs. She is currently working on her Masters of Social Work at the University of Arkansas – Little Rock. A fun fact about Heaven is that she has been skydiving before and would do it again!

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.

Stacy Douglas

Stacy Douglas joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Intern in the Mental Health Department. She holds a BA in General Studies with concentrations in Criminology and Sociology from ASU Jonesboro and is currently seeking her Master’s in Social Work through Walden University. In her free time she enjoys shopping, eating out, and spending quality time creating memories with her family.

Hannah Eason

Hannah joined the Our House team in August 2023 as a PHA/MSW intern. As a Public Health Americorps member, she was able to simultaneously complete a service term, take part in community service projects, and complete her Master of Social Work degree. Hannah received her Master of Social Work degree in the spring of 2024 from UALR. In Hannah’s role as a Children’s Therapist, she continues providing trauma-informed therapy to children. Her aim as a children’s Therapist is to empower children by creating treatment plans tailored to their individual needs and providing therapeutic interventions to help them overcome the cycles of trauma and adversity. Hannah enjoys discovering new music, reading, and traveling in her free time!

Nia El

Nia has joined Our House as a Public Health Social Work Intern through AmeriCorps. Her role is to work with her supervisor to provide clients with mental/emotional support through consistent and careful assessments. Nia is in the first year of her Master’s program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. As a mother of two, doula and aspiring midwife, she is excited to be working in close proximity as well as serving the families at Our House. 

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.

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.

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. 

K’Shadria Oliver

KShadria has joined Our House as a Public Health Social Work Intern through AmeriCorps. Her role is to work closely with her supervisor to provide clients with mental support through close observations and assessments. KShadria has her Bachelors of Social Work from UALR, and has started classes this fall for her Masters in Social Work. KShadria’s ultimate goal is to become an LCSW and work with the adolescent population. KShadria spends her time baking fresh bread, cakes, brownies, and tending to her garden. KShadria hopes to have a positive impact on each individual’s children and families. 

Maybelline Redix

Maybelline joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps member and social work intern in September 2024. In this role, she collaborates with the Career Center and Mental Health teams to enhance the well-being of over 400 adults and children using the Whole Health Model, which provides access to healthcare services, therapy, healthy behavior promotion, and community resources. Maybelline’s previous experience with Our House includes a Vista position in the summer of 2017, where she supported Kindergarten through Second grade children as a counselor at Our Club. She holds a BA in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in social work. In her free time, Maybelline enjoys being a foodie, spending quality time with her family, and reading. Additionally, she serves as the Director of the Mental Health Program in Unity Prime, where she actively promotes mental health awareness and serves as a positive role model for youth.”

Molly Reynolds

Molly joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Social Work Intern in Sept 2024. She is simultaneously completing the MSW program at UALR. Molly’s role is to work with individuals to reach increased empowerment and health through resources, therapy, and connections. In her free time, Molly enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dogs.

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.

Sean Castleberry

 Sean became the Our House Resale Store Manager for Little Rock and North Little Rock in October 2024. His Role is to ensure the success of the Resale operations which include Sales Goals, Quality control, Donation distribution between the Stores and Campus support programs, Networking with local businesses for corporate and larger donations, Truck shipping and pickup logistics, Warehouse management, Administrative and Training his team to give the best mentorship for clients currently working at the Resale stores while providing the very best guest services in the business. Sean is an Armyveteran that served as a paratrooper in the 82nd airborne for 10 years with over 25 years of retail, shipping, warehouse and training management experience. Sean loves spending quality time with his wife and 6 children board gaming, hiking, playing and watching sports, traveling and working on their landscaping projects.

Tammy Johnson-Smith

Tammy joined Our House in July 2024 as a Shift Leader at the Our House Resale Store located in North Little Rock and Little Rock. Her role is to mentor and help clients gain skills to enter the workforce. She also helps the clients enhance their homes with furniture, home decor and clothing as needed. A typical work day includes providing excellent customer service to the community as they shop, pick up donations from sponsors/donors, and mentor clients and their children. She is a proud US ARMY Veteran, holds a degree in Theology, and enjoys traveling. 

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Megan Stanton

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. 

Daniella Allel

Daniella became a team member at Our House in January 2024 as a Support Specialist in the Stability Program. Daniella was born in Arkansas, but grew up in Chile for most of her life. She graduated from Universidad del Desarrollo in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology,  focusing on community and educational psychology. Since moving back to the US in 2021, she has worked for Arkansas DHS providing bilingual case management services, and for UAMS where she conducted research on child health and developmental impacts of economic hardships with the national nonpartisan organization Children’s HealthWatch. In her free time, she enjoys training judo, spending time with her family and dog, and learning new things.

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!

Jae Griffin

Jae became a team member at Our House in January 2024 as a case manager in the Stability Program.  Jae has her Bachelor’s in Psychology  from the University of Arkansas. Jaeundra will be starting courses this fall towards her MSW, with the ultimate goal of obtaining her LMSW. Jae enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and cat. Jae also has an interest in fashion, sewing, thrifting, crafting, exploring and enjoying nature, reading, and traveling. Jae is excited to continue to work at Our House and give back to the community in which she grew up in.

Savannah Scott

Savannah joined Our House as a Stability Case Manager September 2024. Savannah was raised in a Children’s Home in Hot Springs where she found her passion in Social Work. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Henderson State University May 2020. Savannah is currently in the Master’s program at Henderson State as she pursues her degree in Therapy. She enjoys spending time and making cherishable memories with her children, fiancé, family, and friends. Savannah also enjoys music, shopping, traveling, and having a good time. Savannah is dedicated to helping clients become successful to re-find their meaning of life.

Rachel Nichols

Rachel Nichols joined Our House February 1^st, 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.

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Heaven Anderson

Heaven Joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Intern in September 2024. Her role is to work alongside DeMarreo to serve the adults with their mental health needs. She is currently working on her Masters of Social Work at the University of Arkansas – Little Rock. A fun fact about Heaven is that she has been skydiving before and would do it again!

Stacy Douglas

Stacy Douglas joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Intern in the Mental Health Department. She holds a BA in General Studies with concentrations in Criminology and Sociology from ASU Jonesboro and is currently seeking her Master’s in Social Work through Walden University. In her free time she enjoys shopping, eating out, and spending quality time creating memories with her family.

Nia El

Nia has joined Our House as a Public Health Social Work Intern through AmeriCorps. Her role is to work with her supervisor to provide clients with mental/emotional support through consistent and careful assessments. Nia is in the first year of her Master’s program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. As a mother of two, doula and aspiring midwife, she is excited to be working in close proximity as well as serving the families at Our House. 

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Sarah Meeks

Sarah serves as an AmeriCorps in the youth program, starting in September 2024. She works with school age children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. She previously volunteered at Our House by preparing and serving meals. She holds a BA in Politics and English from the University of Dallas, and plans to attend law school. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, and baking.

K’Shadria Oliver

KShadria has joined Our House as a Public Health Social Work Intern through AmeriCorps. Her role is to work closely with her supervisor to provide clients with mental support through close observations and assessments. KShadria has her Bachelors of Social Work from UALR, and has started classes this fall for her Masters in Social Work. KShadria’s ultimate goal is to become an LCSW and work with the adolescent population. KShadria spends her time baking fresh bread, cakes, brownies, and tending to her garden. KShadria hopes to have a positive impact on each individual’s children and families. 

Jess Powell

Jess joined us as an Employment Coach in September 2024. She specializes in assisting individuals with job searches and providing coaching to enhance their employability, including resume building. Jess holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. In her free time, she enjoys watching her daughter cheer, viewing interrogation videos on YouTube, and writing poetry.

Maybelline Redix

Maybelline joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps member and social work intern in September 2024. In this role, she collaborates with the Career Center and Mental Health teams to enhance the well-being of over 400 adults and children using the Whole Health Model, which provides access to healthcare services, therapy, healthy behavior promotion, and community resources. Maybelline’s previous experience with Our House includes a Vista position in the summer of 2017, where she supported Kindergarten through Second grade children as a counselor at Our Club. She holds a BA in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in social work. In her free time, Maybelline enjoys being a foodie, spending quality time with her family, and reading. Additionally, she serves as the Director of the Mental Health Program in Unity Prime, where she actively promotes mental health awareness and serves as a positive role model for youth.”

Molly Reynolds

Molly joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Social Work Intern in Sept 2024. She is simultaneously completing the MSW program at UALR. Molly’s role is to work with individuals to reach increased empowerment and health through resources, therapy, and connections. In her free time, Molly enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dogs.

Deja Wallace

Deja is a Child Development AmeriCorps member in our Bright Beginnings classrooms. In her free time, she enjoys watching TV, playing video games, shopping, and getting plenty of rest. Deja loves going to the movies, especially to see “Inside Out 2,” and hanging out with friends. Deja is a big fan of Jordan shoes, watching TikToks, and her favorite foods are pizza and hot dogs. Deja loves working with young children and am excited to be serving at Our House!

Jania Williams