About Us
Since 2015, The SPARC Foundation has provided education and support designed to keep people out of institutional care. Our team of mental health, peer support, social work, community health, and communication professionals collaborate with those we serve to create safer communities and healthier families. Through evidence-based models and proven strategies, we work to break down barriers and fill gaps in systems where those who have been historically underserved often fall through. Our comprehensive and equitable strategies address all areas of an individual’s life – including work, home, spirituality and relationships.









Mission
SPARC ignites connections to education, employment, and mentorship to strengthen the well-being and personal freedom of people and families in need.
Values
The core values of the SPARC Foundation are: Authenticity, Balance, Collaboration, Courage, Direct Communication, Equity, Humor and Innovation
Hear from SPARC’s Leadership Team members what these values mean to them.
Culture
For those we serve and for the professionals who make up our staff, SPARC offers a culture of inclusion, dignity and belonging. Meet our People and Culture Coordinator, Leasha Ogle, MSHR and learn about working with SPARC.
Board Members

Allison Ettinger
Board Member Fundraising Committee Member

Brent Bailey
Former Board Chair / Current Board Member

Dustin Dow
Board Member

Lance Crawford
Board Member

Lissa Brown
Board Chair

Marlo Smith
Board Secretary

Tracey Novak
Fundraising Commitee Chair

Veronica Edwards
Board Treasurer
Meet The Team
Our team members are the heart and soul of the SPARC Foundation

Carrie Menke, LCAS
Family Centered Recovery Clinician

Al Green "Knowledge"
Violence Prevention / Community Health Worker

Yashika Smith
Group Facilitator

Mia Pini
Visitation Specialist

Angela Fuller
Domestic Violence Intervention Program Facilitator

Demetria Davis-Royal
Visitation Specialist

Jackie Latek
Executive Director

Karl Pierre-Louis
People & Culture Coordinator

Missie Parran
Certified Peer Support Specialist

RJ Poore
Community Connector

Sarah Hartnett
Family Centered Treatment Clinician

Daniel Cortese
Family Centered Treatment Clinician

Jeff Whisenant
Family Centered Treatment Clinician

Nancy Farmer
Office Manager

Tracey McCrain
Operations Director

Felicia Glover
Neutral Facilitator

William Castro
Violence Prevention / Community Health Worker

Agape Powell
Family Centered Treatment Clinician

Benjamin Gifford
Domestic Violence Intervention Program Facilitator

Debbie Spencer
Visitation Specialist

Jessica Campbell
Family Centered Treatment Team Supervisor

Natasha Charles
Family Centered Treatment Recovery Supervisor

Taylor Young
Visitation Specialist

Kaylee Burgess
Family Centered Treatment Clinician

Joe Mohrmann
Neutral Facilitator

Wendy Brooks
Community Health Worker / Violence Prevention Professional

Pamela Wright
Communications

Tiffany Bell, LCMHC
Domestic Violence Intervention Program Director

Tony Shivers
Case Manager & Life Skills Facilitator

Lakia Whiteside
Visitation Coach