Meet Our Staff
Executive Director
From Office Manager to Children’s Program Coordinator to Executive Director in less than 2 years, Vanessa is a woman on the go! She has recently discovered a passion for grant writing. In her spare time she enjoys giving community education presentations and coordinating fundraising events. Vanessa’s hobbies include reading her calendar and collecting user names and passwords. She plans to sign up for yoga any day now!
For questions regarding funding, job opportunities, community education, and
training events, contact Vanessa: vanessa@womenaresafe.org
Shelter Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator
Rhoni has been with Women Are Safe since the program's beginning, and during that time has served in many capacities. Always a perfect lady, as you can see by the accompanying photograph, her Martha Stewart-like skills are invaluable to the shelter clients as well as to the staff.
For questions regarding volunteering or needed repairs and food and supplies for our
shelter, contact Rhoni: rhoni@womenaresafe.org
Community Outreach Director
Korie was born with an instinct for shopping; this led inevitably to her concern for the fashion trends in her community. She's a sturdy individual who is up to most any task, including the management of our Shop ‘til It Stops thrifty boutique, which benefits victims of domestic violence served by WAS. Korie spends much of her time deciding what is appropriate for others to wear. She also assists with community education.
Korie reminds you all : the more you shop, the more you help!
For questions regarding programs and presentations for adults, and donations for or questions about Shop 'til It Stops, contact Korie: korie@womenaresafe.org or Shop 'til It Stops: shop-til-it-stops@womenaresafe.org
Children's Program Coordinator
After years of trying to decide what she wanted to be when she grew up, Shannon finally came to the realization that the odds on her actually growing up weren’t good. So she joined us here as Children’s Program Coordinator, and now she can play all day!! Shannon has parented some fifteen children—not all biologically hers!—and will use all that vast and wonderful knowledge to benefit the children that we work with.
For questions regarding Children's Support Groups, Teen Dating Violence
Prevention programs, donations of toys and Christmas help, contact
Shannon: shannon@womenaresafe.org
Court Advocate
Raised in the Midwest, this Dorothy isn’t in Kansas anymore. Tackling the court system in Hickman County and raising awareness of sexual assault would intimidate a lesser woman, but our Mary Jo effortlessly maintains her calm even when confronted by talking trees and flying monkeys.
For questions regarding Court Advocacy and Outreach and Orders of Protection
in Hickman County contact Mary Jo:
maryjo@womenaresafe.org
Program Assistant
Program Assistant Robin is always ready to greet visitors and clients when they come through the door at Women Are Safe Inc. She's responsible for all sorts of things, as you can tell by looking at the constantly shifting piles of work in her office. The job may be a little intimidating to some but with her ability to grab a project by the horns, Robin tackles it with the aplomb of a natural-born organizer.
For questions about upcoming events or other program information, contact
program@womenaresafe.org
Feline Outreach Advocate
In addition to his official duties, Parnell serves informally as Special Advisor to the Executive Director (with whom he shares an office) and provides touch therapy to staff and clients. In his spare time, Parnell enjoys sleeping.
For questions regarding the link between Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse, or to donate cat food and cat toys, contact Parnell:
parnell@womenaresafe.org
Court Advocacy Program Director
Paula passed away May 7, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Although she has moved beyond our sight and touch, her spirit will always remain with us. Her strength and determination will guide us in helping others achieve freedom.
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