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Our Team

Our staff is a collection of people who care about ending homelessness in Washtenaw County. 
They’ve committed themselves to our mission, vision, and core values.

They work tirelessly to offer hope and walk beside those in need on their journey from homelessness to housed.
-Daniel Kelly, Former Executive Director 

Many of our team members below are represented by the Delonis Workers United Union.

Leadership Team

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Nicole Adelman, MPH

Executive Director

Kate Dalessio

Kate D'Alessio

Program Director

Sedona Brown

Sedona Schmitt

Finance & HR Director

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Ben Ogden

Housing & Operations Director

Management Team

Jessica O'Connor

Jessica O'Connor

Operations Manager

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Peggy McIntyre

Assessment Team Manager

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Steve Kraft

Housing Manager

Specialty Coordinators

Shannon Gilroy

Shannon Gilroy, LLMSW

Recuperative Care Coordinator

Case Managers

Development & Administrative Staff

Lori Barbera

Major Gifts Officer

Alondra

Marketing & Events Specialist

Dawn Gemler

Dawn Gemler

Community Partnership & Volunteer Specialist

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Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Front Desk 734-662-2829 x 0

© 2025 Shelter Association of Washtenaw County 

The SAWC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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