OUR TEAM
STAFF + BOARD
We are a passionate team unified in the fight against sex trafficking and supporting survivors as they work hard to live independent, flourishing lives.
Meet the Team
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Melinda
Chief Executive Officer mclark@northstarinitiative.org
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Rachael
Director of Operations & Culture rfrase@northstarinitiative.org
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Celeste
Clinical Director chutchinson@northstarinitiative.org
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Maylin
Senior Case Manager mvazquez@northstarinitiative.org
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Megan
Programming Manager myoung@northstarinitiative.org
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Rach
Residence Manager rliddic@northstarinitiative.org
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Melissa
Trauma Counselor mticen@northstarinitiative.org
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Ariana
Community Engagement Coordinator asequino@northstarinitiative.org
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Karen
Business Manager kheffner@northstarinitiative.org
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Hannah
Social Enterprise Manager hgreiner@northstarinitiative.org
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Steph
Volunteer Coordinator slong@northstarinitiative.org
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Michelle
RESTORATION SPECIALISTS
A TEAM OF AMAZING AND HIGHLY SKILLED INDIVIDUALS
Restoration Specialist teams in both Lancaster and Berks County facilitate daily programs at The Harbor &The Refuge, creating a warm, safe, and caring environment for residents.
Each specialist (“coach”) brings her experience and knowledge to the home as she supports the residents and program team. Because our program offers 24/7 care, a specialist is on-site at all times, including overnight. Restoration Specialists are trained to apply trauma-informed principles in every aspect of their work.
Our direct care staff are an essential part of our work; we cannot operate without their commitment and skill. We love to see how they passionately serve the survivors on a daily basis!
Board of Directors
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Kelly Gooch
Board Chair/ President
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Dan Schmierer
Vice Chair/ Vice President
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Claire Chivington
Secretary
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Kristine Sauder
Treasurer
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Melanie Rankin, LCSW
Board Member
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Emma Gutierrez, MHA
Board Member