Our Team

AVIONTA ELLIS

After attending Art Club as a teen, Avionta joined the staff as an Employment Coach in March 2020. In his role, he connects individuals to financial and community resources and assists clients with resume-building and finding careers. When not at the Career Center, Avionta is a big outdoorsman and enjoys floating in his kayak and fishing. He also is a photographer and entrepreneur.

LAURA BUTLER

After previously serving as an Employment Coach AmeriCorps Member and then piloting our Jobs and Resource Hotline with the City of Little Rock called the Financial Navigators Program, Laura now serves as the first point of contact for clients in the Career Center and Housing Programs. Laura helps clients acquire personal documentation, apply for public benefits, connect to community resources, and more! Laura collaborates with all of our programs to provide support to clients transitioning into permanent housing. Laura is a self-described big kid at heart and loves animals!

LAUREN CORZINE

Lauren’s journey at Our House began in 2020 when she served as the Americorps Wellness Coach where provided direct service to clients and ran point for our on-site healthcare clinic. In the fall of 2020, Lauren served as a Career Center VISTA providing high-quality job skills programming in collaboration with partnering agencies. Now, she serves as an Employment and Training Coordinator on the Employment and Training Team providing connections to employment and training opportunities. In her free time, you will probably see her spending time with her husband and daughter at the local farmer’s market, taking her Malamute for a walk, or watching an A24 film.

MALIKA ROWAN

Malika has been with Our House since November of 2017 as an Employment and Training Coordinator.  In her role, she works directly with clients to help them develop and follow their individualized Career Center Success Plans. Malika also provides assistance with job search, job retention services, and classes that help improve client’s soft and hard skills. Malika is married and has three children.  Her family enjoys spending time outdoors and can usually be found exploring one of Arkansas’s great State Parks.  She’s an avid New Orleans Saints fan and novice tennis player. 

NUNO SOLANO

Solano joined Our House as a Reentry Program VISTA in August 2023. His role is to work with the Lead Reentry Case Manager to connect formerly incarcerated people with the best available local resources, that can empower our clients with the means necessary to parole, find counseling, employment, housing, and more, so they can reenter society as a positive contributor, after incarceration, and resist reoffending. Solano is a graduate of the Clinton School of Public Service, and he likes to spend time with his family, traveling, and gardening.

PEYTON KEMNOW

SHARON HOLLY

THOMAS GREIFENSTEIN

ADRIENNE DAWSON

ARIEL WESLEY

AZANA HOLMAN

BRITTANY SMITH

BRITTANY TENPENNY

CHLOE NOLTE

DESHAUNA LEMMONS

GIORDIN JOHNSON

HAYLEY THOMSON

Hayley has been at Our House since September of 2015, first serving a year term as a Child Development AmeriCorps Member, and currently working as the ABC Lead Teacher. As the ABC Lead Teacher, she is responsible for leading 14 three-year-olds in their development and school-age readiness, as well as communicating with families about their child’s goals and needs. Before coming to Our House, Hayley graduated from Hendrix College with a degree in Education and Film Studies, and will begin a Master’s of Education in Early Childhood Services in 2020 at Arkansas State University. 

JANET BROWN

Janet has been the lead teacher in the Infant Room of our Little Learners program for over 23 years now. Janet is dedicated to her work caring for children and kids at Our House. When she’s not working with kids, Janet enjoys singing and dancing!

JAZZMINE DAVISON

JEWELS DABDUB

Jewels joined Our House as a Youth Program Specialist in June 2023. Her role is to provide a safe and enriching out-of-school environment for K-12th graders. She holds a BA in Philosophy from University of Central Arkansas and recently graduated from the City Year Little Rock program. In her free time she loves to crochet and remain active by hiking.

KAYLA MUHAMMAD

KIM SHIPMAN

LAKIA WATKINS

MUNASHE KWANISAI

NECIE ANDERSON

NISHELLE TANNER

Nishelle joined Our House as a Youth Specialist  in 2023. In her role, Nishelle works directly with youth to provide a safe and welcoming environment as well as to manage and coordinate schedules to support children efficiently and effectively. Prior to her time at Our House, Nishelle was the Program Manager for afterschool program as well as a Paraprofessional for kindergarten. She is from Long Beach, Ca but moved to Colorado and got two B.S degrees in Sociology and Criminology, and then she moved to Arkansas. She is passionate about helping people and making everyday a great day to make a positive impact. When she is not at Our House she enjoys roller skating, cooking and being in her  house where it is not expensive! 

REBEKAH WILLIAMS

SHALIEK TURNER

TAVIS ELLINGTON

TAYLOR BOYD

Taylor has been with Our House since September of 2017, first serving as a Child Development Americorps member and now currently serving as Lead Toddler 2 teacher. Taylor works with children 24-36 months to create a loving and safe environment for all children to thrive in. Before joining Our House, Taylor worked at a domestic violence shelter as a women and children’s advocate. From there, she knew that education and children were her passion. Taylor received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education from the University of Central Arkansas and in turn led her to the nonprofit world. In her free time, Taylor loves to read, capture moments through photography, and watch classic films. 

TAYLOR TODD

TELISHA BROWN

Telisha joined the Our House team in January 2019 as the Assistant Cook in the Children’s Center where she ensures all of our infants, toddlers, and youth are well-fed and thriving in a clean, tidy space! Telisha very much enjoys working with the Our House Family, especially the joy of getting to meet new people and different families. In her spare time, Telisha enjoys spending time with her children Taylor, Tanner, Trinity, and Tristyn.

AARON ANDERSON

CAROLINE S. ROBBINS

Caroline Spencer Robbins has been at Our House since 2016. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas and is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Caroline has also served for three years as a board member of Association of Fundraising Professionals, Arkansas Chapter. As Development Director, Caroline oversees all fundraising streams, marketing and communications, and volunteer activities for the organization. In her free time Caroline and her husband, Jay, like to do home improvement projects, watch the Office, and spend time with their son, John. 

CLAYTON CUROLE

Clayton has been with Our House since March of 2023. His role is to oversee and maintain the volunteer program at Our House. He holds a BA in History and Religious Studies and a Master of Public Administration with a nonprofit management concentration, both from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In his spare time, he enjoys watching and playing baseball, football and soccer.

MOLLIE PARKER

Mollie Parker joined Our House in September 2022 as the Grants Manager. In her role, she oversees grant applications, reporting, and Our House’s outcomes and performance measurement systems. Mollie holds a B.A. in English and Communication from the University of Arkansas, where she was also a member of the Razorback Marching Band, and she received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. In her free time, Mollie enjoys spending time with her family, rooting for the hogs, and keeping her Little Free Library stocked with books for her neighbors.

OSANON OSUNDE

SIERRA FISHER

Sierra has been with Our House since August of 2018, serving two terms as the Community Engagement VISTA, then a year as the Development Specialist before transitioning to the Marketing & Events Coordinator in 2022. In her role, Sierra oversees the Our House social media, website, donor database, and other marketing materials, as well as participating in outreach and coordinating online fundraising efforts. Sierra also coordinates Our House’s annual fundraising events – Dinner on the Grounds and Home for the Holidays! Sierra graduated from Purdue University in 2015 with a degree in English Education. She then completed two years of Peace Corps service teaching English at a secondary school in Rwanda before returning to her home town of Little Rock. She enjoys playing with her dog, Rue, that she brought home with her from Rwanda, kayaking, and playing trivia.

CARL HIGH

Carl had been doing electrical work for 25 years before he came to Our House as a resident. During that time, he participated in Our House’s job trainee program as a weekend shelter supervisor. When he was able to move out of the shelter, he was hired as a full-time housing supervisor which he has now been doing for 8 years. He is also involved in several Our House alumni groups and is an active participant in community service in Little Rock. Carl believes that the most rewarding thing about Our House is seeing people grow from the first time they walk through the doors to when they leave having succeeded in their goals.

COURTNEY MAZIQUE

Courtney joined Our House as a Housing Program Specialist in July 2023. Courtney helps with managing residents and assisting with intake and exit interviews while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff where she received a BA in Chemistry. Go Golden Lions! Courtney loves spending time with her dog, Shadow, and fostering pups looking for their furever home.

DEE CHARLES

EUPHASE KING

Euphase has been with Our House since January of 2019 as a Housing Supervisor at the Shelter. In her role, Euphase supervises housing intake procedures, enters new housing clients in OH and HMIS database, passes completed files to appropriate program case managers, and coordinates family housing applications, ratings and orientations. She is Certified Peer Support Specialist and C.I.T currently working on obtaining her license for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. An avid painter and motorcyclist, Euphase grew up in Michigan and has been living in Arkansas for 18 years.

GREGORY HAYS

Greg joined the Our House staff in 2015! As the Housing Manager, he is responsible for all operation activities for the Shelter, including managing the Shelter Kitchen and working with Housing Clients in matters of Program Guideline compliance. Greg is also a member of the Our House Mentor Program. If you’re ever looking for him on campus, just look for the man singing to his coworkers!

JAMES DUCKETT

James joined Our House as a Housing Program Specialist in September 2023. He came to Our House about a year before and enrolled in the Shelter where he saved money to get his own place and submit a resume for the Shelter Intake position. He now is a staff member and is fulfilling his desire to help others the way he was helped. James has two pet tomato plants that are named Pete and Re-Pete.

NAJAH FLOYD

SHAY CLEMONS

CLAIRE BARTON

Claire joined the Our House team in December 2019 in the new role as Children’s Therapist. Claire works with children in Little Learners, the child development center, and Our Club, the after-school program, and provides social emotional learning for children. Claire helps children with emotion regulation skills, anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, conflict resolution skills as well as many other skills. Claire graduated from North Little Rock High School then went to the University of Arkansas and received her bachelors in Child Development. Claire then went to the University of Kansas where she received her Masters in Social Work. Claire’s grandfather and aunt were both social workers, and she wanted to follow in their footsteps and advocate for marginalized children. In her free time, Claire enjoy’s running, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

PARKER BLAND

Parker joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Service member in August of 2023. They have a role as a mental health counselor for individual residents of Our House. He is in his second year of UALR Masters of Social Work program. Parker previously served at Ouachita Family Center working with survivors of domestic violence. He focuses on trauma-informed therapy and is currently planning on being trained in EMDR therapy. When he is not working he spends his time watching classic movies, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and hiking.

EZELL BREEDLOVE

TRAVIS CUMMINGS

HANNAH EASON

ANNA FOLLETTE

HEATHER LYNCH

Heather joined Our House in August 2021 as a Master of Social Work Intern through their partnership with UALR. Her role is to work in Little Learners and Our Club with the children’s therapist that provides individual and group therapy to clients. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a BS in Sociology in 2020. If she is not studying or working, you can find her fishing, riding four wheelers, or taking yoga classes. 

EMMA STEIL

LABARBARA WALKER

ROBBIE WARD

Robbie Ward became the Mental Health Manager in January 2023.  As the Mental Health Manager, Robbie oversees the mental health services provided to individuals and families served at Our House.  She also see’s adult clients for individual therapy and leads various groups throughout the year. Robbie received her Masters in Social Work Degree from Widener University and is currently working on her PhD. She comes to Our House after a long career in medical social work and is a Board Certified Case Manager (CCM).  In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with family, and playing with her dog (Theo Nadal).

ANSON GORDON-CREED

Anson Gordon-Creed is the Social Enterprise VISTA working with Our House’s Resale Stores. It’s his job to improve the stores’ efficiency, operations, finances and more to make our stores better at helping both their customers and our clients, who can request items from our stores to help build their futures. Anson is from San Francisco, and joined Our House in early 2023 shortly out of college. He has a minor degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in screenwriting, and plans to one day write scripts for the Hollywood movies and TV shows that he enjoys. Anson is generally quiet, but like spending time with friends, playing video games, and working out. 

GARY MELTON

NICHOLE TAYLOR-CAMERON

RAY WELLS

Raymond (Ray) started with Our House in November of 2020, as a participant of the AARP SCSEP program. He has been at the North little Rock Resale Store, handling all the electronic devices, as well as anything electrical, to ensure they are safe and ready to be sold. He also makes any needed touch-ups on the furniture that is donated. Ray is also a HUD Commissioner with the N. Little Rock Housing Authority. He is on his second five year term. He also works with the City on projects like the East Broadway Census track 26 project. He also works with Non-Profits for food distribution throughout the Housing communities, making sure as many people have food as possible, and that our elderly population does not get forgotten. Ray is a Veteran of the US Air Force. His job was the protection of Nuclear weapon security and to protect them overseas. Ray is now the Part Time Lead person at the N. Little Rock Resale store, and has jumped right in trying to make the store an even nicer place to stop in and see what’s new. 

SEAN CASTLEBERRY

DENISSE POLLO

Denisse first joined Our House as a Social Work Intern in 2021. She now works as the Supportive Services Specialist in the Career Center where she helps clients obtain personal documentation, apply for public benefits, and more. Additionally, she is currently still an Intern. When not at work, you can find Denisse doing school work as she finishes her Master in Social Work, spending time with her husband and children, reading or watching all things Disney. 

HOPE JOHNSON

Hope has been with Our House since August 2019 as a CAFSI Case Manager. In her role she advocates for and serve families who are homeless or near-homeless to help them reach stability through housing, finances, employment, education, and emotional wellness. In her role she most enjoys connecting families with resources and programs that can benefit them. Hope graduated from UA Little Rock in 2018 with a Bachelors Of Social Work Degree.

KATE WESTERFIELD

KAYLEN EDWARDS

Kaylen began working at Our House in 2023 as a Campus Case Manager. Kaylen is currently in her second year of graduate school at Southern Arkansas University in the clinical mental health program. Kaylen enjoys spending time with her loved ones, watching movies, and eating!

RACHEL NICHOLS

Rachel Nichols joined Our House February 1^st, 2021 as a CAFSI case manager team member. Rachel has her Bachelor degree from Philander Smith College and Master’s degree from UA of Little Rock both in Social Work. Rachel’s ultimate goal is to obtain her LCSW. Rachel has ten years of experience working with children and families in the state of Arkansas. Rachel spends her time with her daughter and family creating memories. Rachel enjoys laughter and “good vibes”. Rachel is dedicated to helping clients achieve their housing, financial, and emotional wellbeing goals. Rachel hopes to have a positive impact on individuals, children and families.

SUSAN HEATH

Susan joined the Our House team in 2022 after relocating to Little Rock from Texas.  She has a wide-ranging history of working with children and families in challenging circumstances. Prior to becoming the Housing Stability Program Manager, Susan served as the Director of Early Education, serving families through Early Head Start, Head Start and Pre-K programs.  She finds joy in equipping staff and clients with tools to help them grow and achieve their goals.  
Susan and her husband love traveling (especially to Mexico) and college football. Go Aggies!  

TARSHIA FARMER

NECIE ANDERSON

TAYLOR BOYD

Taylor has been with Our House since September of 2017, first serving as a Child Development Americorps member and now currently serving as Lead Toddler 2 teacher. Taylor works with children 24-36 months to create a loving and safe environment for all children to thrive in. Before joining Our House, Taylor worked at a domestic violence shelter as a women and children’s advocate. From there, she knew that education and children were her passion. Taylor received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education from the University of Central Arkansas and in turn led her to the nonprofit world. In her free time, Taylor loves to read, capture moments through photography, and watch classic films. 

JANET BROWN

Janet has been the lead teacher in the Infant Room of our Little Learners program for over 23 years now. Janet is dedicated to her work caring for children and kids at Our House. When she’s not working with kids, Janet enjoys singing and dancing!

JEWELS DABDUB

Jewels joined Our House as a Youth Program Specialist in June 2023. Her role is to provide a safe and enriching out-of-school environment for K-12th graders. She holds a BA in Philosophy from University of Central Arkansas and recently graduated from the City Year Little Rock program. In her free time she loves to crochet and remain active by hiking.

TELISHA BROWN

Telisha joined the Our House team in January 2019 as the Assistant Cook in the Children’s Center where she ensures all of our infants, toddlers, and youth are well-fed and thriving in a clean, tidy space! Telisha very much enjoys working with the Our House Family, especially the joy of getting to meet new people and different families. In her spare time, Telisha enjoys spending time with her children Taylor, Tanner, Trinity, and Tristyn.

JAZZMINE DAVISON

ADRIENNE DAWSON

AZANA HOLMAN

TAVIS ELLINGTON

GIORDIN JOHNSON

MUNASHE KWANISAI

TAYLOR TODD

SHAY CLEMONS

PARKER BLAND

Parker joined Our House as a Public Health AmeriCorps Service member in August of 2023. They have a role as a mental health counselor for individual residents of Our House. He is in his second year of UALR Masters of Social Work program. Parker previously served at Ouachita Family Center working with survivors of domestic violence. He focuses on trauma-informed therapy and is currently planning on being trained in EMDR therapy. When he is not working he spends his time watching classic movies, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and hiking.

TRAVIS CUMMINGS

HANNAH EASON

ANNA FOLLETTE

EMMA STEIL

LABARBARA WALKER

ANSON GORDON-CREED

Anson Gordon-Creed is the Social Enterprise VISTA working with Our House’s Resale Stores. It’s his job to improve the stores’ efficiency, operations, finances and more to make our stores better at helping both their customers and our clients, who can request items from our stores to help build their futures. Anson is from San Francisco, and joined Our House in early 2023 shortly out of college. He has a minor degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in screenwriting, and plans to one day write scripts for the Hollywood movies and TV shows that he enjoys. Anson is generally quiet, but like spending time with friends, playing video games, and working out.