Our Staff
Meet the team dedicated to helping your child thrive
Family Futures is powered by energized and passionate professionals who share a commitment to shaping a community in which all children are supported to reach their full potential.

Candace Cowling, MSW
Executive Director

Rachel Johnson, MSW
Chief of Staff

Alyssa Bryan, MSW
Quality Improvement and Projects Manager

Patty Smalley
Family Support Navigator

Maria Lara, LLMSW
Family Support Navigator

Karissa Monzo
Family Support Navigator

Shonta Miller
Family Support Navigator

Joslyn Ward
Family Support Navigator

Sarah Stormes
Family Support Navigator

Ann Caldwell
Family Support Navigator

Susi Alonso
Partnership Coordinator

Erin Poindexter
Community Relations Coordinator





Leticia Miranda
Community Outreach Navigator





Cyle Blitstein
Community Outreach Navigator





Sandy Portko
Early Childhood Development Expert


Logan Bailey
Communications Manager


Emily VandenBos
Early Childhood Community Coordinator


Blakelee Dunkelberg
Volunteer and Communications Coordinator


Alisia Neubeck
Resource Development Assistant


Olivia Trappen
Early Childhood Administrative Assistant


Emily Adams
Early Childhood Administrative Assistant


Stacie Fifelski, LLMSW
Executive Assistant


Nicole Harris
Office Manager


John Gebhart
Data and Technology Administrator