I am the executive director here at The Center of Owensboro-Daviess County. I have spent over 20 years working in the nonprofit sector here in Owensboro and followed my passion for collaborative community work to help launch The Center in 2019.My job here at The Center includes grant writing, program development, fundraising, marketing an
I am the executive director here at The Center of Owensboro-Daviess County. I have spent over 20 years working in the nonprofit sector here in Owensboro and followed my passion for collaborative community work to help launch The Center in 2019.My job here at The Center includes grant writing, program development, fundraising, marketing and communications. And just like the rest of my team, I also provide direct services to clients every day, such as supervised family visitations and resource referral services. I am blessed to be able to work every day with an absolutely phenomenal team at a job that I am passionate about.
I work with our clients and families by facilitating the adult anger management course, as well as working with middle and high school students in adolescent anger management. As with the rest of our team, I am cross trained as a parenting facilitator using Parenting in the 21st Century as well as Active Parenting. Together as a team we a
I work with our clients and families by facilitating the adult anger management course, as well as working with middle and high school students in adolescent anger management. As with the rest of our team, I am cross trained as a parenting facilitator using Parenting in the 21st Century as well as Active Parenting. Together as a team we all supervise family visitation. I absolutely love getting to know our families and helping each of them meet their goals. Our visiting children mean the world to me and it is so much fun to see them grow from their first visit.
I am the Family Outreach Coordinator at The Center. I am a former Elementary and Middle School teacher with a passion for helping children find their voice. I use this knowledge in my Parenting Classes to give insights on how parents can relate to their children at every age. In addition to the Parenting Classes. I am also the handler for
I am the Family Outreach Coordinator at The Center. I am a former Elementary and Middle School teacher with a passion for helping children find their voice. I use this knowledge in my Parenting Classes to give insights on how parents can relate to their children at every age. In addition to the Parenting Classes. I am also the handler for our Therapy Dog, Mila Jo. Our afternoons are filled with supervising visitation between parents and children, helping give them a calm, neutral environment to play and reconnect.
I am the Community Resource Coordinator at The Center. I oversee the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of resource referral services. I serve as the liaison for Unite Us, a client management software platform that helps facilitate referrals between area service organizations. I also oversee our Community Resource Mobile Unit wh
I am the Community Resource Coordinator at The Center. I oversee the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of resource referral services. I serve as the liaison for Unite Us, a client management software platform that helps facilitate referrals between area service organizations. I also oversee our Community Resource Mobile Unit which is designed to take resources and connections beyond the walls of The Center. This eliminates transportation challenges but also allows us to effectively work with and build relationships with community partners, which I absolutley love! I'm a believer that collaboration allows everyone in our community to have access to the resources and services they need to THRIVE!
I am a husband, a father and a friend. I'm happy to bring fatherhood programming and conflict resolution to the city of Owensboro and Daviess County. I am grateful to be in a position of service. As a veteran, I am reminded often how important it is to be a part of the community that seeks the best for each other.
I’m a Boxer Pup whose favorite activity is playing with my Center kids! I start every morning meeting with my humans to hear who I will be seeing that day, then take a few naps. My favorite time of the day is when my kids come in! I am currently in training to become a full certified Therapy Dog in December of 2024. Until then, I am worki
I’m a Boxer Pup whose favorite activity is playing with my Center kids! I start every morning meeting with my humans to hear who I will be seeing that day, then take a few naps. My favorite time of the day is when my kids come in! I am currently in training to become a full certified Therapy Dog in December of 2024. Until then, I am working on lots of socializing including outings in the community. My hobbies include making children smile, lots of hugs and kisses, all toys with a crackling sound, and anything that rolls. My favorite food is this thing my mom calls cheese. It’s delicious
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