Executive Director
Amy Caffarello joined St. Joseph the Worker as Executive Director in
March, 2006. Amy has worked in the local non-profit community for more
than ten years and is an Arizona native. Her passion for serving our
community, especially our most vulnerable members, is among the assets
she brings to St. Joseph the Worker. Amy's non-profit experience
includes development, finance, operational and programmatic management.
Amy gained her interest and understanding of the issues of homelessness
while working for HomeBase Youth Services, a local organization serving
homeless youth, as well as through participation in local committees
and task forces dedicated to ending homelessness.
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Development Specialist
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Molly
has been a part of the St. Joseph the Worker team since 2004, first
serving at the front desk as the Client Facilitator and now as the Development
Specialist, focusing on fundraising through grant writing and donor relations.
After graduating from Arizona State University with Bachelor of Art in
Photojournalism, Molly realized she wanted to pursue work in the social
service arena where she could utilize her administration skills to help
those in need.
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Special Events and Outreach Coordinator
Blue
joined the St. Joseph the Worker team in 2006, serving as the Client
Facilitator, then as a Job Developer and currently as the Special Events
and Outreach Coordinator, a new position at St. Joseph the Worker and one
which Blue has enjoyed creating along the way. Blue is responsible for
the agency's fundraising events, newsletter, coordination of giving drives,
volunteer program and generally letting the community know about St. Joseph
the Worker. Blue has a degree in Justice Studies from Arizona State
University and over 8 years of experience with non-profits and community
organizing.
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Program Manager
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Nina
serves as the Program Manager. She came to St. Joseph the Worker in 2007
bringing together her experience in non-profit service work and contemplative
management. Nina obtained her Bachelor of Art in Anthropology from the
University of Arizona, where she was involved in student organizations that
formed her connection to the non-profit world. Nina earned a Master of Arts
in Engaged Buddhism at Naropa University where she also completed a joint
internship through National Prison Hospice Association and Prison Dharma
Network, eventually working as a Case Manager through a county community
corrections program in Denver, Colorado. As a case manager, she managed a
caseload of high supervision felony offenders as well as teaching classes
on life skills and addiction/recovery issues to inmates of this facility.
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Job Developers
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Cortney
serves as a Job Developer with St. Joseph the Worker, helping clients to
secure employment through individualized support. Cortney graduated from the
University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Art in Religious Studies. Her experience
in serving the homeless population includes volunteering at the Los Angeles
Catholic Worker's soup kitchen and through employment with the Kyrene School
District, where she worked with homeless and refugee families. Cortney has a
passion for social justice which took root in college. She served as a leader
of the Newman Center's Social Justice Ministry program. Cortney hopes to
continue to fulfill her call to social justice through her work at St. Joseph the Worker.
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Patrick, also serving as a Job Developer, has over 3 years in the behavioral health
field specializing in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Patrick lends over
15 years of management experience in various large and small companies. Patrick
obtained his Associates Degree from Paradise Valley Community College and is
continuing his education in the human services field. Patrick also currently serves
on several behavioral health fundraising committees. His special interest is assisting
those who are experiencing homeless achieve obtainable goals in order to change their lives.
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Lisa
serves as a Job Developer. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology
from University of Arizona and has worked in the mental health field. Lisa is currently
working on her Master of Science in Community Counseling. She is a Phoenix native
and enjoys the opportunity to work with people, assisting them with difficult transitions
and times in their lives. Lisa has this to say about her job: "I'm fortunate to have
a job where I get to come to work everyday and learn a wealth of knowledge from the
experiences of the client's I interact with."
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Client Facilitator
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Eric joined
St. Joseph the Worker in August 2009 as part of his volunteer
placement in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, a one-year service program centered
on faith and social justice. He serves as the Client Facilitator and
introduces new clients to St. Joseph the Worker's services. He recently
graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Art Degree in
Philosophy and plans to continue to work with the homeless population
once he completes his placement at St. Joseph the Worker.
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Office Manager
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Beth,
St. Joseph the Worker's Office Manager, brings over 20 years of
business management and customer service experience, coupled with a
strong passion for empowering support for the homeless population.
Beth is in the process of completing her AOS degree in Transformational
Psychology. She is committed to integrity, professionalism, service
and supporting local community groups such as VSUW's Project Homeless
Connect. Her philosophy is: "Greatness knows no boundaries."
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