OUR TEAM
Clema S. Lewis
Executive Director
Clema is responsible for overall management and is our chief spokesperson. She sets annual goals and objectives, and implements policies.
Carolyn Forno
Assistant Director
Carolyn manages the Crisis Center administrative staff and is responsible for fiscal operations. She also oversees capital improvement projects.
Josefina Cruz
Director, Crisis Intervention/Bilingual Counselor
Josefina is our bilingual Spanish-speaking crisis counselor and supervises the counseling staff.
Susan Diverio
Director, education programs
Sue is responsible for operations at the Alice Pfaelzer Children’s Center, including career exploration and volunteer service programs for youth.
Carolyn Williamson
Thrift Stores Manager
Carolyn is responsible for daily operations and administration of Closet To Closet, Shabby Chic Corner and The Home Store.
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 children residing at Sojourner House Shelter while their parents work, go to school or keep appointments.
Temara Honore
Transitional Housing Case Manager
Temara manages our Transitional Housing Program, including securing temporary housing and providing case management for survivors.
Lavonne Wise
Fundraising coordinator
Lavonne, our primary liaison with donors, develops our annual fundraising plans, with the Executive Director. She is also in charge of our major fundraisers.
Open Position
Receptionist
The receptionist greets clients and visitors, handles incoming calls, performs general administrative tasks and assists with special projects.
Debra Benjamin
Communications Coordinator
Debra’s work includes developing WCSC’s messaging, marketing of our mission, vision and efforts, and management of our online presence.
Elisabeth Stewart
Child Counselor
Lis provides crisis assessment, intervention and emotional support to child survivors of violence, including addressing their emergency needs.
Sharon Benjamin
Shabby Chic Corner Coordinator
Sharon handles retail operations, including organizing donations, sales and displays in our “thrift boutique” inside Closet To Closet.
Open Position
Messenger
Responsible for the efficient delivery, receipt and distribution of mail, paperwork, packages, supplies and other items.
Swinda Hall-Daley
Shelter Night Manager
Swinda oversees the evening, weekend and holiday operations of Sojourner House, WCSC’s emergency shelter.
Suzanna Christopher
Driver
Suzanna arranges for pickup and delivers large donations to the thrift stores, and assists with organizing merchandise.
Minerva Saldana
Court Advocate
Minerva is responsible for providing court and criminal justice advocacy to victims of domestic violence, rape and other crimes.
Open Position
Office Manager
Responsible for coordinating administrative support, including supervision of staff, maintenance and repairs for all locations, ordering of supplies, records maintenance, and related services.
Open Position
maintenance worker
Handles maintenance and repair work for all sites, monthly landscaping duties and related tasks, part-time.
Lakima Ford
the home store coordinator
Handles retail operations, including sales, organizing donations and arranging displays in our home goods thrift store.
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