Our Team

WE OPEN THE DOOR TO THE FUTURE
and support Ozone House leaders and staff, who work tirelessly to create a stronger, healthier community.

CLINICAL STAFF

LJ Sarten
Crisis Line Manager

Open Position
Community Outreach Social Worker

Dawn Espy
Education Program Manager
MS, University of Michigan

Ella Tutlis
Clinical Case Manager

Patrick Gaulier
Clinical Operations Manager
MSW, EMU with concentration in Mental Health and Chemical Dependency

Mitch Paradise
Clinical Case Manager
LLMSW, University of Michigan

Erin Schaffer
Clinical Services Manager
MSW, University of Michigan

Kara Williams
Clinical Case Manager (Youth and Families)
LLMSW, University of Michigan

Keisha Phillips
Case Manager

Keisha Jones
Case Manager

HOUSING STAFF

Overnight Youth Specialist

Sarah Calgie-Karr
Director of Residential Services
MSW, Eastern Michigan University

Morgan Downs
Youth Specialist

John Huizar
Youth Specialist

Erica Odum
Residential Coordinator

Youth Specialists: Danielle Kendred, Katie Foss, Nicole Hall, Kyle Hunt, John Huizar, Mina Mahmood, Jasmine Steele, Jasmine Ridley, Dan Powers, Kathryn Zemke.

DROP-IN CENTER STAFF

Jeannette Hadden
Outreach Worker

Jessica Herrmann
Youth Outreach & Education Advocate
LLMSW, University of Michigan

Chardae Korhonen
Engagement Program Manager
MSW, Eastern Michigan University

Jenna Mares
Community Resource Manager

Sha’Tori Pennington
Youth Resource Coordinator

Scott Phillips
Youth Employment Coordinator
MSW, Eastern Michigan University

Sharonda Simmons
Director of Education, Outreach, and Welcoming

SpeakOut

Peer Outreach Workers 2018-2019

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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Associate Director LMSW, University of Michigan Youth Work Methods Trainer of Trainers, Weikert Center for Youth Program Quality

Scott Ellis
Development Director
University of Washington

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Finance Director
BS in Public Administration, Eastern Michigan University

Krista Girty
Executive Director
MSW, Eastern Michigan University

Sha’Ran Love
Office Manager
GCBA Business Administration, EMU.
BS in Psychology, minor in Social Work. Notary Public.

Alexis Lynn
Annual Giving Manager
BA in Communications
Harding University

Kati Meader, CPA
Staff Accountant
MS Accounting, Eastern Michigan University

Heidi Ruud
Marketing & Communications Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
MBA, Northwestern University

Gabbi Wassilak
Program Evaluation & Grants Manager
MSW University of Michigan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – OFFICERS

Andrew Gilroy
Board President

Carlton Lartigue
Board Vice President
Educator, Retired Professional Sales/Marketing Executive

Emily Moore-Marshall
Board Secretary
Telling It Program Coordinator, University of Michigan

Rodrigo Cejas Goyanes
Board Treasurer
Senior Associate, DTE Energy

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Susan Allison
Community Leader

Deb Berman, MD
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, University of Michigan

Allison Gacek
Community Leader
Former Domino’s HR Director

Kristin Johnson, DDS
Board Vice President
Owner, Liberty Dental, PLC

Julia Jenista Julia
Washtenaw Community College, Adult Transitions Pathways

Fran Petonic
Senior Vice President for Philanthropy at Trinity Health

Mark Melchi
Vice President of Planning and Design at Multiverse Investments

Soni Mithani, JD
Attorney, Miller Canfield

Sakinah Rahman
Ozone House SpeakOut Member

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS

Robert Holmes, PhD
Retired University Ombudsman, University of Michigan

Constance Jones, JD
Attorney

David Keren, MD
Retired Medical Director, Warde Medical Laboratories

Ethel Lee
Neighbor & Community Leader

Lynn Martin
Business Manager, Zingerman’s Delicatessen

John Palladino, PhD
Professor, Eastern Michigan University

PRINT BOARD MEMBERS

Karen Staller, JD, PhD
Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Michigan
Author – “Runaways: How the Sixties Counterculture Shaped Today’s Practices and Policies”

Angela Williams
Crisis Line Volunteer, Community Leader

MILLENNIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Kate Balzer
Project Coordinator at University of Michigan Health System

Read why I volunteer at Ozone House

Why I volunteer at Ozone House: The job training and career services offered by Ozone House are some of my favorites – I was able to be involved with the Community Kitchen Job Training Program when I worked at Food Gatherers, and the students and graduates.
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: Getting involved in the community was one of the things that most made Ann Arbor feel like home to me – I can’t think of a better way to get to know your community! Education: University of Michigan, Organizational Studies 2010, Masters of Social Work 2014

Avery Gleason
Business Intelligence Analyst at Office of University Development at the University of Michigan

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Why I volunteer at Ozone House: I first heard about Ozone House when I was placed as an intern in their development office through a U-M program. I originally didn’t know much about Ozone House, but quickly fell in love. When you walk around your city, how often do you see homeless young people? Never. These are young people who are invisible and voiceless. Ozone House is so special because they bring to light all the young people society often ignores and empowers them with shelter, skills, support, and ultimately love.
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: Young people often think they have to wait until they are older to impact their communities and make a difference. This is such a lie! Right now, young people can be the change agents our communities need. What can’t young people do?
Education: University of Michigan, Economics 2015

Joanna Gross
Account Manager, Business and Industrial Markets at Google

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Why I volunteer at Ozone House: Ozone House provides critical services to youth right in our own backyards. Being a young person is hard, especially when housing becomes unstable, and I volunteer at Ozone House because I believe in it’s power to help make growing up in a tough situation a little easier. My favorite service is case management, because it focuses on empowering young people to become self sufficient, contributing members of society.
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: Millennials are a really passionate group and it is important that we channel our energy into causes that better our community, because we have the power to do tremendous good. We are able to spread the word about important causes and rally people in a way that’s unique to our generation.
Education: University of Michigan, Psychology, Medical Anthropology, 2013

Shawntae Harris
College Success Coach at Washtenaw Community College

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Why I volunteer at Ozone House: I worked as a Youth Care Specialist at REACH Runaway Shelter in Flint for over six years and I’ve long admired Ozone’s programs! When I moved to Washtenaw County for graduate school, I wanted to find a way to volunteer with Ozone right away and the MOB provided the perfect opportunity. I was always particularly impressed with the Drop-In Center. I think it fills such a need. Drop-in services provide an opportunity to get connected with youth that might not otherwise seek services. It’s invaluable!
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: A lot of millennials that I know want to do work that is meaningful and that work can start by helping out within our communities. Volunteerism and service has always been important to me and I’ve loved the work I’ve been able to do through volunteer roles. As an AmeriCorps member, I served as a volunteer recruiter for the Red Cross. It was so meaningful to not only serve my community through the AmeriCorps program, but also be in a position to help young people serve their communities through volunteer service. Being involved in our communities is an easy way to start changing the world!
Education: University of Michigan-Flint, Sociology 2015, Eastern Michigan University, Higher Education Student Affairs

Samantha Lemmen
College Connections Coordinator at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

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Why I volunteer at Ozone House: I love that Ozone House meets struggling youth where they’re at — and then provides practical resources that result in empowerment. Ozone House sees the potential of every young person in our community, and supports them to reach their goals.
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: I think that most things are best done or experienced in community. And in order to fully experience community, you need to invest in the community that you live immediately in, and work to make sure others who live in that community also feel that they have a place in it and are experiencing a sense of community to the fullest.
Education: University of Michigan, Psychology, Business Administration 2016

Emma Monos
Retail Studio Administrator at Hobbs+Black Architects

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Why I volunteer at Ozone House: I believe everyone deserves a place where they can feel safe and be inspired to achieve their dreams.
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: Millennials are a large part of the population for many communities. As more millennials get involved the greater the impact they can have.
Education: University of Connecticut, Psychology, Communications 2013

Monica Philipp
Regional Director of Development at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

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Why I volunteer at Ozone House: I volunteer with Ozone House because it sees young people for who they are — young people. And works hard to provide all young people with the support and resources they need to succeed.
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: It is important to be involved because organizations like Ozone House expose you to stories that you might not know are occurring where you live. It allows you to utilize your time in a productive manner and positively impact those around you.
Education: University of Michigan, Psychology 2015

Madeline Smith
Operations Manager at the Fair Food Network

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Why I volunteer at Ozone House: I volunteer at Ozone because I think the services and interventions they offer for youth are vital. Ozone is making a difference an individuals life when it matters, most!
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: I think too often we put off community involvement until we have more financial resources, stature, and more. In reality, there is a lot of room for millennials to make a positive impact in their communities with their time and energy.
Education: University of Michigan, Environmental Studies, 2012

Anna Thompson
Administrative Partner at U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Office of Development, Marketing, and Communications

Read why I volunteer at Ozone House

Why I volunteer at Ozone House: I volunteer at Ozone House because I think the youth in our community have the potential to change the world for the better and I want to ensure they have the support and resources they need to do so.
Why I feel it’s important for millennials to be actively involved in their community: As a millennial, it’s important that I am actively involved in my community so that I have a direct connection to the resources and people that make Ann Arbor such an amazing place to live.
Education: University of Michigan, Communication Studies, 2016

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WE OPEN THE DOOR TO THE FUTURE
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Our Team

WE OPEN THE DOOR TO THE FUTURE and support Ozone House leaders and staff, who work tirelessly to create a stronger, healthier community.

CLINICAL STAFF

HOUSING STAFF

DROP-IN CENTER STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS

MILLENNIAL BOARD MEMBERS

WE OPEN THE DOOR TO THE FUTURE
and support Ozone House leaders and staff, who work tirelessly to create a stronger, healthier community.