Jaimie Roggenbauer
Shelter Assistant

Jenna Roach
Intern

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

Hobbies: I enjoy taking my dog for walks, crafting, doing hot yoga, listening to music, and spending time with my boyfriend, friends and family.

What motivates you at work? The support of my coworkers and knowing that what I do makes a difference in someone’s life.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Greece.

The best advice I’ve ever been given is to move at a gentle pace and let go of the need to hurry.

One of the items on my bucket list is traveling to Norway to visit a friend.

Naomi Stanley
Youth Care Provider

Ruth Leadum

Assistant Program Supervisor

Hometown: Everywhere (I’m an Army brat)

Hobbies: I love reading watching old reruns, attending music festivals and spending time with my kids.

What motivates you at work? Being able to help others.

What’s your idea of a perfect day? Waking up to a spotless house, cooking a great meal and hanging out with my family. Then, after everyone leaves, curling up for a nap.

How would your friends describe you? Silly—sometimes too quiet, sometimes too loud—and someone who marches to the beat of her own drum.

A little-known fact about me is that I was a competitive swimmer most of my life, and I’ve also lived in Saudi Arabia.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Brazil to visit family and Holland to see my brother, whom I haven’t seen in 27 years.

The best advice I’ve ever been given is to be authentically yourself. Those who mind don't matter and those who matter, don't mind.

The last great TV show/movie I saw: “A Bronx Tale.”

If I didn’t have to work, I would travel the world with my kids.

Bertha Stepp

Residential Youth Counselor

Isabele Johnson
Residential Youth Counselor

Kyle Ackermann
Residential Youth Counselor

Kylie Bittner
Staff Accountant

Hometown: Dell Rapids, SD

Hobbies: I love playing softball and shopping.

What’s your idea of a perfect day? Visiting a coffee shop and then heading to the farmers market or a festival.

How would your friends describe you? Funny, loyal and strong-willed.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Greece.

One of the items on my bucket list is attending a Yankees MLB series game in New York.

Leslie Powell
Administrative Assistant

Mathew Davis
Clinical Unit Supervisor

Samuel Buchan
Residential Youth Counselor

Stephanie Puhrmann
Residential Youth Counselor

Alex Larson
Residential Youth Counselor

Andrea Miedema
Teacher (Lincoln School)

Hometown: Orange City, IA

Hobbies: I enjoy fine dining, hiking, movies, mini golf, traveling, listening to music and writing.

What motivates you at work? Connecting with the kids to bring healing.

What’s your idea of a perfect day? Having the complete freedom to explore nature and connect with God.

How would your friends describe you? An extrovert to the max!

A little-known fact about me is that I love to organize but not routine clean.

My most unusual talent is that I can tell—with great accuracy—when people lie.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to New Zealand—the best beaches, forests and mountains!

The best advice I’ve ever been given is to trust and obey the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

The last great TV show/movie I saw: “One Battle After Another.”

One of the items on my bucket list is to publish my memoir.

If I didn’t have to work, I would travel the world doing mission projects.

Kayla Kesteloot
Residential Youth Counselor

Rylee Kastengren

Teacher (Lincoln School)