Lutheran Volunteer Corps Placements 2007-08

LVC has placements in Baltimore, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Oakland-Berkeley-San Francisco, Seattle, St. Paul, Tacoma, Washington, DC, and Wilmington, DE.  The following is a list of the placements where the 2007-08 Lutheran Volunteer Corps members are serving. 

Bay Area, California

Women's Funding Network, Member Programs Fellow

                        Maren Anderson from Two Harbors, MN               

East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE), GAIN Coordinator

                        Leah Bock from Moorhead, MN                 

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, Education Paralegal

                        Connor Cole from Fairbanks, AK               

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), Disability Rights Intern

                        Catherine Engstrom from Apple Valley, MN        

Ecology Center, Environmental Resource Center Assistant

                        Mary Halley from Pittsburgh, PA              

Habitat for Humanity San Francisco, Volunteer & Interfaith Coordinator

                        Claire Hurwitz from Deerfield, IL              

Thunder Road, Recreation Coordinator

                        Jill Melaas from Garrison, ND    

La Raza Centro Legal, Senior Law Legal Assistant

                        Lindsey Paxton from Spokane, WA         

Youth Emergency Assistance Hostels, Assistant to the Director: Shelter Manager

                        Sarah Pesola from Becker, MN                 

Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA), Program Assistant

                        Laura Pierce from Westminster, CO       

Thunder Road, Recreation Coordinator

                        Blair Elizabeth Reaser from Reno, NV     

Centro Legal de La Raza, Community Legal Advocate

                        Jessica Rhoades from Downers Grove, IL            

Satellite Housing, Activities Coordinator

                        Nicole Stanich from International Falls, MN       

La Raza Centro Legal, Housing Law Legal Assistant

                        Denise Watt from White, SD       

Washington, District of Columbia

N Street Village, Community Outreach Coordinator

                        Amanda Brown from Capistrano Beach, CA        

Academy of Hope, Instructor

                        Sarah Dimick from Northfield, MN           

Latin America Working Group Education Fund, Program Assistant

                        Ellen Draeger from Owatonna, MN          

Bread for the City NW, Social Services Case Manager

                        Jacqueline Enge from Andover, MN        

Women Empowered Against Violence, Teen Outreach & Education Coordinator

                        Shana Heller from Brookfield, WI            

For Love of Children, Educational Guidance and Advocacy Program Assistant

                        Hannah Hermanson from Nicollet, MN 

Alliance for Global Justice/Nicaragua Network, Program Coordinator

                        Jill Hokanson from Austin, TX    

Miriam's Kitchen, Case Manager

                        Nathan Holst from Duluth, MN   

Transitional Housing Corporation, Volunteer Outreach Assistant

                        Angela Hummel from Lakefield, MN       

McClendon Center, Community Support /Mental Health Specialist

                        Keira Klein from Brandon, SC    

 

Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School, Program Associate

                        Kristen LaBate from Centennial, CO       

DC Employment Justice Center, Workers' Rights Clinic Coordinator

                        Lucas Lycksell from Oak Harbor, WA       

Bread for the City NW, Medical Clinic Coordinator

                        Carl Rasmussen from Sisseton, SD        

Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington, Next Step Program Caseworker

                        RuthAnn Reshan from Elkhart, IN             

National Council of La Raza, Policy Fellow

                        Catherine Singley from Belle Mead, NJ                

Rachael’s Women’s Center, Activities Coordinator

                        Christine Stratton from Sidney, OH        

Steinbruck Center, Program Coordinator

                        David Thews from Coon Rapids, MN       

Women Empowered Against Violence, Southeast Intake Coordinator

                        Bethany Wichman from Eaton Rapids, MI            

Wilmington, Delaware

Guardian Angel Child Care Center, Teacher's Aide/Co-Teacher

                        Sarah Altmann from St. Louis, MO           

Lutheran Community Services, Food and Shelter Assistant

                        Aaron Ballett from Kalamazoo, MI          

Samaritan Outreach, Case Worker

                        Bethel Erickson from Mt. Morris, IL         

New Castle County Habitat for Humanity, Construction Helper

                        David Kozy from Toledo, OH        

 

Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center, Assistant Education Coordinator

                        Alissa Oleson from Columbus, OH           

Ministry of Caring, Inc., Grant Writer

                        Jennifer Plaskota from Naperville, IL     

Chicago, Illinois

AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Communications Volunteer

                        John Clark from Tulsa, OK           

Faith in Place, Program Assistant

                        Anna Davis from Holland, MI      

AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Project Assistant

                        Hannah Foehringer Merchant from St. Louis Park, MN   

Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, Family Support Specialist

                        Kira Gengler from St. Paul, MN 

Lincoln Park Community Shelter, Case Manager

                        Jason Glombicki from East Dundee, IL   

Immanuel Lutheran Church - Chicago, Youth Outreach Ministries Coordinator

                        Wendy Harig from Shakopee, MN            

Chicago Community Loan Fund, Program Assistant

                        Emily Moen from Colfax, WI        

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Youth Coordinator

                        Rory Phillips from Elkhorn, NE   

Howard Area Community Center, Social Services Program Aide

                        Kathryn Radtke from Wellesley, MA       

Howard Area Community Center, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher

                        Alejandro Sanchez from Freedom, CA    

AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Development Assistant

                        Sarah Sorci from Hamburg, NY 

Holy Family Ministries, Assistant to the Principal/Teacher's Aide/Sub

                        Emily Stover from Bexley, OH    

Baltimore, Maryland

Lutheran World Relief, Program Assistant for Parish & Community Engagement

                        Mary Amdahl from St. Paul, MN                

Project PLASE, Inc., Advocacy Counselor

                        Andrew Ansel from Dubuque, IA               

Youth Club of Westhills, Youth Activity Coordinator

                        Jessica Arteaga from Yakima, WA            

Health Care for the Homeless, Medical Records/Client Services Associate

                        Katherine Barton from Billings, MT        

Alternative Directions, Inc., Paralegal

                        Amanda Cattley from Moon Twp, PA      

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Assistant to the Access to Justice Unit

                        Kristin Danielson from Menno, SD          

Lutheran World Relief, Program Assistant for Communications and Experiential Learning

                        Marisa Gobby from San Jose, CA              

Faith Lutheran Church and Lutheran Services in America, Urban Collaboration     Facilitator

                        Kara Groth from Bonita, CA         

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Housing Counselor and Legal Assistant

                        Annie Kelvie from Littleton, CO                 

Health Care for the Homeless, Receptionist/Client Services Associate

                        Kathryn Nelson-Penland from Auburn, WA          

AIDS Interfaith Residential Services (AIRS), Residential Aide

                        Maree Ness from Jefferson, OR                 

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Neighborhood House, Basic Needs Specialist

                        Susan Baron from Holland, MI 

Workers Interfaith Network, Congregational Organizer

                        Mark Bergen from Columbus, OH             

Midtown Farmers' Market AND Corcoran Neighborhood Organization, Community Organizer

                        Dayna Burtness from Coon Rapids, MN                

City South Cluster, Volunteer Coordinator

                        Jeanette Clark from Minnetonka, MN    

Redeemer Center for Life, Youth Arts Developer

                        Chelsea Forbrook from St. Cloud, MN    

English Learning Center, Adult Program Assistant

                        Amber Hill from Maplewood, MN             

Midtown Greenway Coalition, LVC Community Organizer

                        Nate Kerr from Ida, MI    

Kaleidoscope, Volunteer Coordinator/Program  Specialist

                        Katherine Knopff from St. Paul, MN        

Lutheran Social Service of MN-Guardianship/Conservatorship Program, Case Aide

                        Chris Nelson from Marion, IA     

LSS Refugee Services and Employment Program, Refugee Case Manager/Green Card Program Coordinator

                        Joshua O'Bannon from Longmont, CO    

Sojourner Truth Academy, Educational Assistant

                        Torey Olson from Winfield, IA    

Open Arms of Minnesota, Client Services Assistant

                        Elizabeth Polter from Wadsworth, OH    

Third Way Network, Volunteer and Family Support Specialist

                        Nicole Radotich from Apple Valley, MN                 

Simpson Housing Services, Family Advocate, Rental Assistance Program

                        Sarah Ronnevik from Fergus Falls, MN 

Trinity Lutheran Congregation, Tutoring Program Coordinator/Youth Assistant

                        Maggie Saylor from Bluffton, OH              

Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, Program Assistant, Refugee & Immigrant Program

                        Kyrsten Skogstad from International Falls, MN                

Lutherans Concerned/North America, Special Projects Coordinator: Youth, Young Adult and Family Program

                        Kathrin Stoeckel from Rochester, MN   

Southeast Asian Ministry AND Daily Work, Associate Program Director

                        Bryan Wuest from Street, MD    

Seattle/Tacoma, Washington

El Centro de la Raza, Development Assistant

                        Rebecca Allen from Seattle, WA               

Heart of America Northwest Research Center, Volunteer and Publications Coordinator

                        Gina Barteletti from Aloha, OR 

ElderHealth Northwest, Case Manager

                        Melissa Greene from Minneapolis, MN                 

Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Program Assistant, Senior Media Services (SMS)

                        Sara Hoffman from Oklahoma City, OK 

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, ReStore Volunteer & Marketing Coordinator

                        Kirsten Lysen from Bothell, WA                

Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Food Program Assistant

                        Patricia Massey from Laurinburg, NC    

L'Arche Noah Sealth of Seattle, Candle-Making Workshop Assistant

                        Megan Naseman from Anna, OH               

The Matt Talbot Center, Advocacy Minister

                        Jaclyn Partlow from Lake Elmo, MN        

Sanctuary Art Center, Program Manager

                        Elizabeth Popelka from Oconomowoc, WI           

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Relations Coordinator

                        Chris Redding from Santa Fe, NM            

Transitional Resources, Lutheran Volunteer Rehabilitation Counselor

                        Ashley Reiman from Mattawan, MI        

L'Arche Tahoma Hope Community, Work Assistant

                        Elizabeth Tegeler from St Paul, MN         

Nativity House, Program Staff

                        Julie Todd from Indianapolis, IN              

Earth Ministry, Outreach Coordinator

                        Kaitlin Torgerson from Warren, MN        

The Matt Talbot Center, Advocacy Minister

                        Danielle Torre from Chula Vista, CA        

The Defender Association, Felony Paralegal

                        Caroline Vander Haar from Minneapolis, MN     

Puget Creek Restoration Society, Volunteer Coordinator and Students/Youth Job Training/Internship Staff

                        Laura Willhoite from Farmington, MN    

The Compass Center, Men's Program Counselor

                        Isaac Williamson from DeWitt, MI           

Milwaukee, WI

Shalom High School, Co- Teacher

                        Philip Abrahamson from Pueblo, CO      

Urban Ecology Center, Environmental Educator

                        Erick Anderson from Hartford, WI             

Cross Lutheran Church/Bread of Healing Clinic, Clinic Manager

                        Erin Bettendorf from Minneapolis, MN 

Kids Matter, Community Resource Manager

                        Danielle Gadomski from Grove City, OH                

New Hope Project, Project Representative

                        Melissa Schultz from Freeland, WA         

Project RETURN, Case Manager

                        Mark Shaw from Milwaukee, WI              

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Administrative Paralegal

                        Emerson Williams-Molett from Inglewood, CA