Our Staff

Directors and Managers

Melissa Botts

Interim Executive Director and Director of Shelter Programs

melissab@lawrenceshelter.org

785-856-2027

Melanie Valdez

Director of Finance and Operations

melaniev@lawrenceshelter.org

785-856-2060

Lacee Roe

Director of Community Engagement

laceer@lawrenceshelter.org

785-856-0580

Jenna Groth

Community Engagement Manager

jennag@lawrenceshelter.org

785-832-8864

Mikayla Lisher

Inreach Case Manager

mikaylal@lawrenceshelter.org

785-832-8864

Andi Rosser

Inreach Case Manager

mirandar@lawrenceshelter.org

785-832-8864

Tyler Sampson

Assistant Shelter Manager

tylers@lawrenceshelter.org

785-832-8864

Sheryl Sanders

Housing Stabilization Manager

sheryls@lawrenceshelter.org

785-856-1007

Sean Vandercook

Operations Manager

seanv@lawrenceshelter.org

913-204-0223

Jennifer Wagner

Human Resource Manager

jenniferw@lawrenceshelter.org

785-856-2040

Dusty Wherrell

Shelter Team Manager

dustyw@lawrenceshelter.org

785-832-8864

Staff

Grant

Direct Service Advocate

Hannah

Direct Service Advocate

John

Direct Service Advocate

Lucas

Direct Service Advocate

Marti

Kitchen Assistant

Megan

Direct Service Advocate

Michaeleene

Direct Service Advocate

Onna

Direct Service Advocate

Rochelle

AmeriCorps Member

Savannah

Housing Navigator

Shannon

Direct Service Advocate

Sophia

Direct Service Advocate

Stephen

Direct Service Advocate

Steve

Direct Service Advocate

Thomas

AmeriCorps Member

Venus

Intern