Brian Tesch
Shelter Assistant

Nishimwe Charirote
Shelter Assistant

Hometown: High Point, NC
Hobbies: I love to cook, eat, read and watch movies.
What motivates you at work? My compassion for others.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? Spending time with my loved ones.
How would your friends describe you? They would say that I’m very helpful.
A little-known fact about me is that I’m bilingual!
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to South Korea, Japan and back home to Africa.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is sometimes things are better left unsaid.
One of the items on my bucket list is to travel the world.
If I didn’t have to work, I would either cook or sleep.

Nolan Neuarth
Shelter Assistant

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Hobbies: I enjoy reading and watching movies.
What motivates you at work? Doing a good job, no matter what I’m working on.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? A perfect day would include fall weather and reading a good book.
How would your friends describe you? I’m calm and friendly.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to somewhere in Europe.
The last great TV show/movie I saw: “Bird.”
One of the items on my bucket list is to travel outside of the United States.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel.

Peterson Xayavong
Shelter Assistant

Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Hobbies: I enjoy working out, running, martial arts, singing and playing my guitar.
What motivates you at work? Having opportunities to learn and grow.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? Cruising around on a motorcycle and going on random adventures.
How would your friends describe you? I’m outgoing and adventurous.
A little-known fact about me is that I’m a black belt in taekwondo.
My most unusual talent is I can break a board over my head!
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Bora Bora.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is love God, love people.
The last great TV show/movie I saw: “Can’t Hurt Me.”
One of the items on my bucket list is to finish my project car.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel.

Brook Hood
Residential Youth Counselor

Mariah Hoyer
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Yankton, SD
Hobbies: I love painting, craft projects, church and being a fun mom.
What motivates you at work? My passion for being a caregiver.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? My perfect day would be waking up with my boy, getting an iced coffee and breakfast, then going to either the beach or park.
How would your friends describe you? I’m funny, giving, a bubbly personality, lovable and kind.
A little-known fact about me is my hair is very long, and my favorite color is purple.
My most unusual talent is being double jointed.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Greece, Mexico or Hawaii.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is being a single mom is better than staying in a relationship you’re not valued in. Knowing your worth is everything.
The last great TV show/movie I saw: “Break Through” or “It Ends with Us.
One of the items on my bucket list is to go on a mission trip.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel the nation or world with my two boys in an RV.

Mira Willging
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Hobbies: I love to bake.
What motivates you at work? The kids.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? Curling up in blankets while watching movies.
How would your friends describe you? I’m outgoing and funny.
A little-known fact about me is I have three cats.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Japan.
The last great TV show/movie I saw: “Law and Order” and “SVU Law and Order.”
One of the items on my bucket list is to travel outside of the country.
If I didn’t have to work, I would sleep on the beach.

Sarah Nichols
Executive Assistant

Hometown: Worthington, MN
Hobbies: I love to golf.
What motivates you at work? Making a list and checking it off.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? No wind!
How would your friends describe you? They would describe me as organized.
A little-known fact about me is that I’m a D1 golfer.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Australia.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is A loss is only a loss if you fail to learn from it.
The last great TV show/movie I saw: “Silo.”
One of the items on my bucket list is to retire to Costa Rica.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel.

Toriano Bohannon
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Columbus, MS
Hobbies: I love shooting basketball and my grandson.
What motivates you at work? The kids and my grandson motivate me.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? Rest-both physically and mentally.
How would your friends describe you? They would say I’m open and upfront.
A little-known fact about me is I’m a Navy veteran.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go back to Panama.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is to treat everybody fair and you remain the same.
The last great TV show/movie I saw: “I-stand.”
One of the items on my bucket list is to go to the west coast.
If I didn’t have to work, I would rest.

Tylee Freed
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Clovis, NM
Hobbies: I enjoy reading, baking and stitching.
What motivates you at work? Personal growth and helping those around me to grow as well.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? A lazy day at home.
How would your friends describe you? I’m nice and quiet at first.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to New Zealand.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is to treat them as good as you are, not as bad as they are treating you.
The last great TV show/movie I saw or book I read: “Chang Your Brain, Chang Your Life.”
One of the items on my bucket list is skiing.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel.

Coral Hein
Nurse

Hometown: Rapid City, SD
Hobbies: I enjoy Pilates, yoga, barre class, thrifting and shopping.
What motivates you at work? I want to buy some land and provide for my family.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? Spending it on the motorcycle with my husband.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Italy, Spain and all the states in the United States.
If I didn’t have to work, I would travel.

Desiree Pedroza
Child & Family Case Manager

Hometown: Rapid City, SD
Hobbies: I love crocheting and collecting cards.
How would your friends describe you? They would say that I’m kind and funny.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Japan.

Ireland Hoeye
Residential Youth Counselor