OUR TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Aisha Webster
Venne Williams
Claudette Anderson
Merlice Charles
Melbourne Adams
Carol Battuello
Yemaya R. Jones
Sandra Setorie
Fiona Stokes
Karen Hunt
Carolyn Merritt
STAFF
Dr. Clema S. Lewis, DHL.
Executive Director
Clema is responsible for overall management and is our chief spokesperson. She sets annual goals and objectives, and implements policies.
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.
Sheelene Gumbs
Director of Intervention Services
Sheelene provides advocacy, crisis intervention and other supportive services for people impacted by violence, including assistance with action planning.
Alia Joseph
Crisis Counselor/ Court Advocate
The court advocate is responsible for providing court and criminal justice advocacy to victims of domestic violence, rape and other crimes.
Open Position
Case Manager
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.
Open Postion
Shelter Night Manager
Oversees the evening, weekend and holiday operations of Sojourner House, WCSC’s emergency shelter.
Temara Honore
Transitional Housing Case Manager
Temara manages our Transitional Housing Program, including securing temporary housing and providing case management for victims and survivors.
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
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Syretta. Please keep her family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Open Position
bookkeeper
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.
