For most of her professional career Elizabeth has provided therapy to individuals, and family members of those who had co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. Elizabeth's involvement with Jesse's House began in 2016 through her work as a therapist by providing counseling to the residents. Her involvement with Jesse's House grew in 2017 when she became the Program Director, and in October 2020 she was installed as the Executive Director
Elizabeth is passionate about helping others heal, overcome trauma and empowering them through change to create a different outcome in their life's story. She is passionate about affirming the dignity of those most vulnerable among us and sees sacred potential in everyone. She is inspired by the courage and resilience of the girls at Jesse's House, and humbled to work alongside the women at Jesse's House who are so skilled and dedicated to helping the girls who are placed with them.
"In a world that seems so lost at times, I am grateful to be in a position where I am often reminded of the goodness of others. I see it in my co-workers on a daily basis. I see it through the thoughtfulness and generosity of those in the community who support our work. But I see it most clearly in how all of that support comes together and starts to take shape in the girls. They begin to value themselves and see potential in their life that they hadn't dare dream before."
