Client Services
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Fun facts about Ann: Can rarely be seen without a book. Enjoys playing the piano. Has 3 chihuauhuas she adores. Secretly wishes she could sing. Swam with dolphins. |
Ann Ritz Director of Client Services |
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Fun facts about Kendyl: Shares her home with 1 dog, 2 cats and an elderly rabbit. Has never lost a game of Backgammon. Enjoys watching, producing and performing in live theater. Has made 3 donations of 10+ inches of hair to Locks of Love. Was born in San Francisco, lived in California until moving to St. Louis for grad school. |
Kendyl Serrano Lead Case Manager |
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Fun facts about Lynn: Loves dressing up for Halloween. During Christmas season, she could pass for a human Christmas tree. Lives to bake for others. Is a big kid at heart and has no intentions of ever growing up. Secretly wishes she was the 4th Stooge. |
Lynn Abernathy Waiver Case Manager |
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Fun facts about Latosha: Nicknamed Piggy; due to being very chubby as a babyl Has a 7 year old, 3 pound teacup Yorkshire Terrier named Pebbles, who is an absolute diva. Shares the same birthday as President George Washington. Occasionally fantasizes of being a famous singer; even auditioned for American Idol. Loves thrill rides and determined to sky dive before leaving this earth. |
Latosha Blaylock Case Manager
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Fun facts about Kristin: Has an uncanny ability to shorten any word. Secretly loves redneck jokes. Has donned herself a sun goddess. Refuses to eat anything green or healthy. Has already named her non-existent Weimaraner. |
Kristin Dontrich Co-located Case Manager Dr. Scheperle |
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Fun facts about Carla: Likes sports but not games. Has never been to the circus. Does not like brussel sprouts. Has been to the top of the Arch more than once. Has been to the Wizard of Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas. |
Carla Goretzke Co-located Case Manager Dr. Parks |
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Fun facts about Carrie: Addicted to buying sci-fi/fantasy and comic books. Obsessed with Doctor Who and Star Trek. Doesn’t like chocolate. Secretly wishes to write a novel one day. Only drives manual transmission cars. |
Carrie Heyen Co-located Case Manager Dr. Parks |
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Fun facts about Charlie: Is heavily addicted to tea and has a shelf of tea and hot water heater that allows him to have tea at 208 degrees anytime. Has an 11-year old Yorkshire Terrier named Sparkle that has no teeth and is 10 pounds, but in charge of everything. Loves dancing and singing, but his relative skill is debatable. Likes sparkly things. Has a part-time job as a bike taxi driver. |
Charlie Janski Linkage-to-Care Case Manager |
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Fun facts about Ian: Freelances as a graphic designer. Created EFA's first-ever condom dress, made from nearly 1,000 rainbow colored condoms. Is the oldest of four children. Can recite the alphabet backwards, just in case such a talent would come in handy. A craft or hardware store could easily consume his entire afternoon. |
Ian Koller |
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Fun facts about Betsy: Does not like the taste, smell or texture of melon - any melon. Loves the abundance of Bald Cypress Trees that live in Tower Grove Park. Can often be found running in Tower Grove Park. Worked as a Lactation Counselor (you know, with breasts and babies). Makes the most amazing guacamole - at least that’s what I’ve been told. |
Betsy Lehmann Co-located Case Manager Dr. Prelutsky |
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Fun facts about Katie: Is an Iowa girl but loves St. Louis and all there is to do here. Can be seen year round in the office in a wool sweater and fleece blanket freezing. Has a hard time deciding whether to do things right or left handed. Is years behind on TV and movies and rarely watches them, but would love to attend a taping of Oprah, just once. Loves dancing of any kind - polka, salsa, etc, and is currently addicted to Zumba. |
Katie O'Brien Waiver Case Manager |
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Fun facts about Mimi: Took acting classes in college and loved it. First cousin to Hollywood actor Raul Julia, who played "Gomez" in "Adams Family Values". Took belly dancing classes and loves to dance salsa. Has a Golden Retriever, Teddy, and a Box Turtle, Marble. Enjoys camping, kayaking and horseback riding with her kids. |
Mimi Schweikert |
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Fun facts about Laura: Loves spending time outdoors fishing, roasting marshmallows & at county fairs with demolition derbies. Spends most of her evenings working out at the gym or renting movies. Has a collection of baking sprinkles. Can always be seen snacking on something. Has tried out for America's Next Top Model. |
Laura Suher |
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Fun facts about Lakshmi: Really hates rude drivers. Loves to spend time with her husband and sons. Has had malaria. Has two miniature daschunds that are sisters. One is named Angel, and ironically isn't. Never been stung by a bee. |
Lakshmi Tycksen Case Manager |
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Fun facts about Katie: Hates dinasours and space, unless they are really cute. Is addicted to reality TV. Lived in Australia and turned 19 in New Zealand. Always thought she would be a writer or a muppet. Has written, produced and performed radio theater, had a radio show promoting the arts, and won an Arts for Life award in 2007. |
Katie Wolf Transitional Case Manager |
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Fun facts about Steve: Performed with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co. in 1990. Had 2 Great Great Great Great Grandfathers who fought against one another in the American Revolution. Has taught a course entitiled The Women's Music Movement of the 70's & 80's. Played Father Felcian in the only fully staged production of Otto Luening's opera, Evangeline. Along with his partner, has two cats, Mumu and Safi. |
Steve Houldsworth Beacon Project Engagement Coordinator |
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Fun facts about Michael: Doesn't like Mustard, Mayonnaise, Ketchup or Pickle Relish on his food - or even the smell of these condiments. However, uses Ketchup for dipping and will eat the other condiments if they're whipped into some sort of salad, e.g. potato, pasta or tuna salad. Loves any type of buffet style restaurant, or any restaurant that piles an abundance of food on the plate ( I can eat a lot in one setting! ) Known for being a "shoulder to lean on" and credited as giving great advice. Was acknowledged as a "Top Teen of America" in High School. Always wished he could have been a dancer on Soul Train, American Bandstand, Solid Gold and Dance Fever ( I'm telling my age! ) |
Michael Hart-Douglas Beacon Project Peer Advocate |
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Fun facts about Leon: Had a childhood dream of becoming a dancer with Alvin Ailey Troupe of Harlem...continues to be his dream. Drum Major in High school. Plays Alto Saxophone. Marched with Internationally renowned Florida A&M Marching Band…eventually traded in Sax for a Flag and became a member of the “Dirty Dozen”… all male Flag corps. Loves camping, hiking and communing with nature. |
Leon Mann Beacon Project Peer Advocate |
