05/01/2026
🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟
Meet one of our dedicated team members who has been with us since March 31, 2025!
What do they enjoy most about the job? While he jokes it’s moments he is not working, what truly stands out is celebrating kids’ successes, especially handing out high fives when they’re doing well. 🙌
His journey into this field is deeply personal. After facing a difficult experience in high school and struggling to find the right support, he learned firsthand how important it is not just to talk—but to talk to the right people. That experience inspired him to pursue a degree in psychology and become someone others can turn to in tough moments, so no one has to feel alone.
A typical day includes tackling paperwork, helping resolve challenges that come up with foster youth, and heading out for home visits—often wrapping up the day in the evening. It’s busy, meaningful work where no two days are ever the same.
Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, playing guitar, gaming, and watching comedies. They also like working with their hands—because “busy hands means a clear mind.” 🎸🎮
Favorites?
🎬 Movies: Cool Hand Luke and Rambo: First Blood
📺 Shows: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia or The Office
📚 Books: The Swiss Family Robinson and The Lord of the Rings
Dream getaway? A quiet cabin in the mountains for some peace and reset. Or maybe a trip to France or the Scottish Highlands.
Fun fact: He has competed in four demolition derbies (cars built with their dad!) and even earned a “Mad Dog” award for most aggressive driver. 🚗💥
What motivates him? Building a stable, comfortable life while making a difference and never letting others down.
His message to others considering this work:
“Just do it. You don’t need experience or even to have been a parent. You just need patience, love, and the willingness to make a difference in someone’s life.”
We’re grateful to have him on the team and for the heart he brings to this field every day. 💙
