Our House e-newsletter April 2012 | Page 19

hometown Little Rock, AR education Theatre BA, Secondary Education MA family husband Aaron, Our House’s Operations Manager community involvement YNPN (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, PCDC (Pulaski County Democratic Committee, AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) previous job Our House VISTA, Development Assistant Our House staff since January 2010 I’m a fundraiser, specifically focused on individual, corporate, & congregational giving. Making sure our supporters know how much we appreciate them. I’m always looking for creative ways to express our gratitude. I’m constantly thinking & talking about Our House– residents, volunteer opportunities, & most of all making sure people know that this place really works. We witness lives changing every day. My favorite memory is the very first time I came to campus for my interview. I ran into an old friend. She gave me a tour of the campus, so I assumed she worked here. About an hour later I learned that she was a resident, & my perception of homelessness changed immediately. I didn’t know that “normal” people could be homeless too. I was embarrassed at my ignorance, but I was also inspired. An astronaut. I want to be a mom. I make theatre & sing along with Aaron while he plays piano.