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 started at Lighthouse in 1999 as a part time staff member and haven't left! The atmosphere at Lighthouse is welcoming, comforting and loving, much like home and I knew this was the place for me. I came from a large, loving family and wanted to share all the love I had with others and as the Program Director, I am able to do this everyday. Along side hanging out with the teens, I coordinate specific programs so the young people are able to experience and grow through opportunities they normally would not have. And that is my passion, teaching young people through fun and creative programs. 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 Hood School & Community Engagement Director rhughes@lincolnlighthouse.org

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

	Falah Al-Hirez AmeriCorps Member

	Kim Shrader AmeriCorps Member

	Lacey Mueller AmeriCorps Member