The People Behind
​Our Mission

 Our team is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where families, youth, and neighborhoods thrive.​ Connect with these leaders to learn more or collaborate with us.

Admin Team

Rachel
Executive Director
rachel-rockwell@ncjc.org

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Chastity
Development & Communications Director
chastity-dillard@ncjc.org

RaQuishia
Associate Director
raquishia-harrington@ncjc.org

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Fiona
Office Manager
Broadway Center
fiona-zachel@ncjc.org

Jana
Early Childhood Director
jana-garrelts@ncjc.org

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Bella
Volunteer & Community Engagement Specialist
bella-arredondo@ncjc.org

Ali
Business Manager
alison-dietsch@ncjc.org

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Michael
Neighborhood Health
​Equity Director
michael-shaw@ncjc.org

Serenity
Nutrition Coordinator
nutrition-coordinator@ncjc.org

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Margaret
Office Manager
Pheasant Ridge Center
margaret-lewis@ncjc.org

Family Support Program

Leni
Family Support Worker
leni-hynes@ncjc.org

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Hanadi
Family Support Worker
hanadi-elshazali@ncjc.org

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Aaron
Family Support Worker
aaron-wanguwabo@ncjc.org

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Laura
Family Support Worker
laura-martinez@ncjc.org

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Jennifer
Family Support Worker
jennifer-comstock@ncjc.org

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Early Childhood Program

Estella
Lead Teacher - Infants
Pheasant Ridge Center
estella-hawthorne@ncjc.org

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Colleen
Lead Teacher - 4's
​Broadway Center
colleen-baldridge@ncjc.org

Nahia
Lead Teacher - 2's
​Pheasant Ridge Center
nahia-bukhari@ncjc.org

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Sarah
Lead Teacher - 3's
​​Broadway Center
sarah-furnish@ncjc.org

Jihan
Lead Teacher - 3's
​Pheasant Ridge Center
jihan-adam@ncjc.org

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Amy
Lead Teacher - 2's
​​Broadway Center
amy-floren@ncjc.org

Heather
Lead Teacher - 4's
​Pheasant Ridge Center
heather-sims@ncjc.org

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Youth Programs

Bob
BASP Director
Alexander
bob-gibson@ncjc.org

Cody
BASP Director
Garner
cody-embree@ncjc.org

Kristen
BASP Director
Mark Twain
kristin-schwab@ncjc.org

Jaclyn
BASP Director
Grant Wood
jaclyn-havill@ncjc.org

Lauren
Youth Programs Coordinator
lauren-willberg@ncjc.org

Our Team In Action

Our team of over 100 passionate individuals reflects the diversity, cultures, and experiences of the families and youth we serve. Together, we are dedicated to creating safe spaces and brighter futures for our community.

If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact in our community, visit our employment page and join us in supporting families and neighborhoods!

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