OUR TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Karen Hunt
Lisa Coates
Carol Batuello
Venné Williams
Melbourne Adams
Claudette Anderson
Carol Battuello
Lisa Coates
Yemaya R. Jones
Claire Roker
Aisha Webster
Sandra Setorie
Staff

Dr. Clema S. Lewis,PhD.
Executive Director
Clema is responsible for overall management and is our chief spokesperson. She sets annual goals and objectives, and implements policies.

Josefina Cruz
Director, Crisis Intervention/ Bilingual Counselor
Josefina is our bilingual Spanish-speaking crisis counselor and supervises the counseling staff.

Bernice Kight
Office/hr Manager
Bernice coordinates administrative support–including supervision of staff, maintenance and repairs for all locations, ordering of supplies, records maintenance and related services.

Open Position
Fiscal Officer
Handles overall accounting and finance functions, and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of WCSC’s financial information. Also works with the executive director on the organization’s annual budget.

Sheelene Gumbs
Crisis Counselor
Sheelene provides advocacy, crisis intervention and other supportive services for people impacted by violence, including assistance with action planning.

Brenda Lewis
Case Manager
Brenda provides crisis intervention and supportive services to the residents of Sojourner House, including court advocacy and action planning.

Judy Fyfield
Childcare Provider
Judy provides on-site childcare services for the youth residing at Sojourner House shelter while their parents work, go to school or keep appointments.

Swinda Hall-Daley
Shelter Night Manager
Swinda oversees the evening, weekend and holiday operations of Sojourner House, WCSC’s emergency shelter.

Elisabeth Stewart
Child Counselor
Lis provides crisis assessment, intervention and emotional support to child survivors of violence, including addressing their emergency needs.

Open Position
Court Advocate/Counselor
The court advocate is responsible for providing court and criminal justice advocacy to victims of domestic violence, rape and other crimes.

Temara Honore
Transitional Housing Case Manager
Temara manages our Transitional Housing Program, including securing temporary housing and providing case management for victims and survivors.

Open Position
Communications Coordinator

Katherine Echevarria
Front Desk Client Navigator
Katherine greets clients and visitors, handles incoming calls, performs general administrative tasks and assists with special projects.

Karlean DeLeon
Thrift Stores Manager
Karlean is responsible for daily operations and administration in Closet To Closet, Shabby Chic Corner and The Home Store.

Syretta Fleming
Bookkeeper
Syretta’s responsibilities include recording daily financial transactions, assisting with payroll preparation and tax reporting.

Open Position
Fundraising/Grants coordinator
Our primary liaison with donors, develops our annual fundraising plans with the Executive Director, and oversees our fundraisers.

Open Position
the home store coordinator
The coordinator handles retail operations, including sales, organizing donations and arranging displays in our home goods thrift store.