Jocelyn Wallace , B.A. - Executive Director
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B.A. - Communication - Purdue University, 2000
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Level 1 Certification - National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, 2006
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Jocelyn Wallace has been on staff since 2007. She has experience working with families in faith-based, transitional housing programs, dealing with issues surrounding homelessness, and educating and assisting new parents through the Healthy Families Indiana program. She has 8 years of experience in the Biblical Counseling field, working with parachurch organizations as well as with the Faith Biblical Counseling Ministry.
Jocelyn oversees and leads the ministry, supervising staff and interns, and overseeing the progress of each resident. Jocelyn supervises the residents on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Heather Starkweather , B.S.W. - Social Worker
- B.S.W. - Social Work / Family Science - Anderson University, 1992
- Level 1 Certification - National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, 2009
- hstarkweather@vohlafayette.org
Heather Starkweather has been on staff at Faith Baptist Church since 2006. She began her employment with Vision of Hope in December 2007. She has experience assisting several of the pastors at Faith Baptist in their administrative duties and providing office assistance with projects. She also has worked with a local school system meeting the needs of their students with learning disabilities and special needs and providing assistance in the computer lab.
Heather is involved in the intake process for each new resident. She also cares for the social services needs of each resident during their entire stay at Vision of Hope. She coordinates the education, health, and goal oversight for all residents. Heather supervises the residents on Mondays, Fridays, and weekends.
Janelle Meinema - Household Manager
- Accounting and Programming - University of Arizona, 1981
- Banking, Economics, and Law - American Institute of Banking, 1985
- Level 1 Certification - National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, 2006
- jmeinema@vohlafayette.org
Janelle Meinema began her employment with Vision of Hope in December 2007. She has many years of experience working in the banking industry and accounting. She has also been active in women's ministry at her church and has assisted with administrative duties at Faith Christian School. She has also had several years of experience assisting as a biblical counselor in Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries.
Janelle manages the home, organizing the menus, schedules, chore responsibilities, and general upkeep of the home. Janelle supervises the residents on Wednesdays and the weekends.
Debbie Costa , A.A. - 2nd Shift Supervisor
- A.A. - Medical Secretarial Science, Springfield Technical Community College, 1982
- Level 1 Certification - National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, 2007
- dcosta@vohlafayette.org
Debbie began her employment with Vision of Hope in December 2007. She has many years of experience working in the healthcare industry and as an administrative assistant. Debbie assists as a counselor in Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries.
Debbie is responsible for general 2nd shift oversight. She supervises on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Tori Shirk, B.A. - 2nd Shift / Intern Supervisor
- B.A. - Bible and Counseling, Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania, 2005
- Certification in process - National Association of Nouthetic Counselors
- tshirk@vohlafayette.org
Tori has been employed at Vision of Hope since January 2009. She was promoted from within after working at Vision of Hope for 5 months as an intern. She has experience working with the disabled in the education field and with college students, counseling and mentoring through the Resident Assistant program.
Tori is responsible for 2nd shift teaching and intern supervision. She supervises the residents on Wednesday, Thursdays, and the weekends.
Janice Myer - Secretary
Janice has been employed at Vision of Hope since December 2007. She has many years of experience working as an administrative assistant and office manager. She has worked in the real estate market since 1989.
Janice is responsible for running the office, supporting the staff, and overseeing the intake process.