Encircle Staff
Encircle is a safe and welcoming workspace committed to advancing the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
Dedicated to Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
We provide resources and support to help LGBTQ+ youth thrive.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. With the support of our passionate & qualified team, we can continue to change lives.
Meet The Team
Our staff comprises qualified and compassionate individuals who genuinely care about our mission.
Administration
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Alison Day she/her
Director of People & CultureSean Allsop-Pukahi he/him
Senior Director of EngagementMacy Pingree she/her
Executive Assistant
Jordan Sgro she/her
Chief Executive Officer
Jake Barney he/him
V.P. of Operations
Operations
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Candice Septon she/her
Insurance Billing & Patient Finance SpecialistJenny Maddix she/her
Billing & Credentialing Specialist -
Brooke Jorgensen she/her
Director of Development OperationsHeidi Doxey she/her
Grant Writer -
Richard Bingham he/him
Director of Project Management -
Megan Merrill she/her
Finance & Administrative Project Manager -
Andrés Brown, MS, LMFT they/elle
Associate Vice President of Clinical ServicesSandra Priedeman, MSW, LCSW she/her
Assistant Clinical DirectorMalia Burgess, MSW, MFA, LCSW she/her
Assistant Clinical DirectorDr. Sami Simpson, PhD, LMFT she/her
Assistant Clinical DirectorJack Haden, MSW, LCSW he/him
Lead TherapistAgnes Robl, MSW, LCSW she/her
Patient Access ManagerDevin Preston, MSW, CSW she/her
TherapistCarrie Judd, MSW, CSW she/her
TherapistJeremy Clark, MS, AMFT he/him
TherapistSarah Cowley, LCMHC, she/her
Lead TherapistDr. Jaidelynn Rogers, Phd, Psychology Resident she/they
Associate Therapist
Marketing
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Danny Vasquez he/him
Associate Director of Graphic DesignThomas Madrigal he/him
Marketing ManagerChris Jacobs he/him
Head of Digital Brand
Callie Birdsall-Chambers she/her
V.P. of Marketing and Communications
Programs
Ana Chavarri she/her
Associate V.P. of Programs
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Donna Angel she/her
Director of Family ProgramsJessica Bennelli she/her
Volunteer & Programming CoordinatorMorgan Davis she/her
Data Project Manager -
Sara Balte she/her
Home DirectorBrendan Royer he/they
Assistant Home DirectorShem Busenbark he/him
Assistant Home DirectorSara Shepherd she/her
Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator -
Fane Harris they/them
Associate Home DirectorTyson Johnson he/they
Assistant Home DirectorCarina Linares she/her
Community Engagement Coordinator -
Julie Benson she/her
Home DirectorPerrin Smith they/she
Assistant Home DirectorJacob Thiede he/him Assistant Home Director
Sarah Ostler she/her
Community Engagement Coordinator -
Elise Villaroman she/her
Associate Home DirectorChris Amador they/them
Assistant Home DirectorJoshua Doxey he/him
Community Engagement Coordinator
Encircle is a place for LGBTQ+ youth to feel loved and supported. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.
LGBTQ+ youth need your help. Monthly donations can save lives.
With your help, we can continue to provide essential services, connections, and support that improve the health and well-being of queer youth.
Our community of monthly donors is bringing life-saving services to LGBTQ+ youth and families in need. We appreciate your support!
We Can Make A Difference
To learn more about our services, find a group to attend or get involved.
We value diversity and strive to hire competent, qualified staff members in all departments.
Encircle creates an environment free of harassment and discrimination, embodying our mission statement of No Sides, Only Love.
We continue implementing further training and practices to make our spaces more inclusive and safe. We are confident that we can continue to change lives by providing resources, support, and guidance to LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
