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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, Executive Director 

Leadership Team

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Daniel Kelly, MSW

Executive Director

Sarah Paspal-Jasinski

Sarah Paspal-Jasinski

Chief Strategy Officer & Philanthropy 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

Operations Manager

Jessica O'Connor

Peggy McIntyre

Assessment Team Manager

Kim Matheny Operations Manager

Kim Matheny

Operations Manager

Specialty Coordinators

Shannon Gilroy

Shannon Gilroy, LLMSW

Recuperative & Crisis Care Coordinator

Development & Administrative Staff

Lori Barbera

Major Gifts Officer

Alondra

Marketing & Events Specialist

Dawn Gemler

Dawn Gemler

Community Partnership & Volunteer Specialist

Case Managers

Shay Campbell

Shay Campbell

Housing Case Manager

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Shanika Johnson

Housing Case Manager

Hannah

Hannah McCarthy

Housing Case Manager

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Steve Kraft

Housing Manager

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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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