Lighthouse Staff

	Thinking back to when I first came to Lighthouse 20 years ago as one of the original youth; I remember hurting people to get what I wanted. As I reflect upon the impact that the staff made on me at the time, I realize without their intervention I would not be the man I am today. The reason I am here at Lighthouse is to give guidance and to help our young people in the same manner in which I received help. I became a staff member in 1996 working my way through college and receiving my Master’s Degree in Counseling. I have been the Executive Director since March of 2005. I believe that every young person has the potential to succeed; we are here to help foster that potential and help them realize it. Lighthouse is a very unique environment, here we believe that Love is our change agent, we provide a safe, supervised environment that is family oriented. One of my beliefs is that youth are not “at risk” but they are more “at promise”. With our help I truly believe today’s youth will be our future. Bill Michener Executive Director bmichener@lincolnlighthouse.org

	I came to Lighthouse in 1999 as a part time staff member and haven't left! When I first walked in the door, I was greeted and overwhelmed at the chill and welcoming atmosphere filled with diverse teens. I knew this is a place that I would stay! I came from a large, loving family and wanted to share all the love I had with others. Lighthouse is a home away from home and we treat each other as family. (In a positive way!) I feel lucky to have been involved in so many youths' lives in many different capacities! Kristi Lawrence Program Director klawrence@lincolnlighthouse.org

	Lighthouse has been a part of my life for many years, first as a volunteer, then part time staff and Program Director before leaving in 2006. After a couple of years away from Lighthouse, I returned to my family in 2008 as the School & Community Engagement Director. Lighthouse is exactly that, a family, a place to have successes celebrated, challenges shared, and an endless source of support. I am daily blessed by being a part of this family! Rose Hughes School & Community Engagement Director rhughes@lincolnlighthouse.org

	Billy Vrtiska Volunteer Coordinator/Facility Manager bvrtiska@lincolnlighthouse.org

	Reggie Ellis Food Program Coordinator rellis@lincolnlighthouse.org

	Sondra Roman AmeriCorps Member