Our Leaders

With a shared mission of creating a safe place for survivors of domestic violence and abuse, our team stands together to support and uplift women and men on their journey towards healing and freedom.

LEADERS TRANSFORMING LIVES

Working together to provide a safe place to end domestic violence, one family at a time.

DRIVING THE MISSION

Our Team

Paula Vacek
Chief Executive Officer

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Brooke House
Chief Program Officer

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Holly Aldridge
Chief Operations Officer

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Vilma Gonzalez
Office Coordinator

Cindi Holder
Shelter Director

Laura Simental
Director of Retail

Emma Kollar
Communications Coordinator

Sarah Vacek
Research and Education Coordinator

Anna Smalley
Family Coordinator


Our Board of Directors

JENNIFER FORKS
Secretary

RONALD ZUNKER
Treasurer

REBECCA FOLEY, BPD Mental Health Officer
Member

PAULA VACEK
Chief Executive Officer

DEANNA GRIST
Vice President

MIKE PAYNE
President

NANDA ZUMWALT
Member

Lt. KEVIN KLAERNER
Member

BETHANY RICH
Member

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