Meet The Team

I provide leadership to the ECYEH program which supports students and families who are experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
A fun fact about me is: the beach is my happy place.
One misconception about homelessness is: that it only happens to a certain type of person.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: ask for help when you need it.

I provide leadership to the daily function of the office in order to eliminate obstacles to educational success for students experiencing homelessness.
A fun fact about me is: I am an avid reader and self-published author. I love to be outside in the sun and my hammock is my happy place.
One misconception about homelessness is: “It could never happen to me.” No one plans to be homeless.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: only YOU define who you are. Other people’s opinions matter only as much as you allow them to.

I am the point person for any student in high school who is experiencing homelessness and I run the TEEN Program.
A fun fact about me is: I am obsessed with Monkeys!
One misconception about homelessness is: that you’re only considered homeless if you are street homeless.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: you are resilient and this is only a temporary situation that you shall overcome.

I manage the data for the program.
A fun fact about me is: I am Renaissance woman, through and through.
One misconception about homelessness is: homelessness is something only poor people experience.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: you do not have to walk your journey alone.

I manage projects including uniforms, emergency funds, and tutoring.
A fun fact about me is: I love hearing and telling stories! Thus I love a good podcast/ listening to NPR.
One misconception about homelessness is: that it means somehow you have done this to yourself or that you are a bad person. None of these things are true.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: remain hopeful and know that you are enough.

I manage projects including our contracts with community partners.
A fun fact about me is: I’ve been to 27 countries and my goal is to get to 50 countries by the time I turn 50!
One misconception about homelessness is: you can’t always see homelessness. We often think people need to live in shelters or on the street, but there are many other ways people can experience homelessness or housing insecurity.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: this too shall pass.

As a member of the TEEN Program, I support high school students experiencing homelessness.
A fun fact about me is: I am a beauty and fashion enthusiast.
One misconception about homelessness is: that is has a distinctive look. You can NOT tell if a person is experiencing homelessness just by looking at them.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: education is your escape.

I primarily work with students and families to remove barriers to education.
A fun fact about me is: I LOVE plants! All plants, however, I am obsessed with houseplants!
One misconception about homelessness is: that people who are experiencing homelessness are lazy. That is far from the truth, more times that not a person’s work ethic and/or willingness to work has nothing to do with them experiencing homelessness. All people deserve kindness, and support, not matter where they sleep or why they are sleeping there.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: YOU ARE WORTHY! You are WORTHY of everything you have, everything you want, and EVERY SUPPORT YOU HAVE GOTTEN OR WILL RECEIVE!

I primarily work with students and families to remove barriers to education.
A fun fact about me is: I play soccer.
One misconception about homelessness is: that people choose to be homeless.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: Education is the key to success.

I primarily work with students and families to remove barriers to education.
A fun fact about me is: I love to dance (to anything), sing loudly (although I’m no Whitney), bake (sometimes things that I do not even like), and shop (not always for myself)!
One misconception about homelessness is: only those living on the streets are homeless.
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: your current situation is just that, do not be ashamed or discouraged and look forward to better days.

I support the McKinney-Vento liaisons in the charter schools.
A fun fact about me is: I love decorating. My favorite holiday is Christmas.
One misconception about homelessness is: the thought of being the “Only One.”
If I could tell a student who is experiencing homelessness one thing it would be: That God still loves you and everything will work towards Good!