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, opportunities, and belonging.
Board Members
Tami Ruckman
Board Member
Brent Bailey
Board Member
Dustin Dow
Board Member
Lance Crawford
Board Chair
Lissa Brown
Board Member / Fundraising Committee Member
Keynon Lake
Board Member
Marlo Smith
Board Secretary
Veronica Edwards
Board Treasurer / Fundraising Committee Member
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
Lakia Whiteside
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
Holly Luther
Visitation Specialist
Daniel Cortese
Family Centered Treatment Clinician
Jeff Whisenant
Family Centered Treatment Clinician
Nancy Farmer
Office Manager
Tracey McCrain
Operations Director
Felicia Glover
Neutral Facilitator
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
Amethyst Caruso
Family Visitation Coach Team 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