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Board of Directors
Zathoe Sexton – Board President Zathoe joined Gabriel’s Horn in 2015. She received her B.A. from Indiana University Northwest and Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University. Zathoe works for Globe Star, LLC. She and her family are long time residents of the Duneland Community. Zathoe hopes to help raise money and donations for Gabriel’s Horn. Ron Necco- Vice President Ron has been with Gabriel's Horn since 2014. He is Union Representative with the IN/KY/OH Regional Council of Carpenters, an active member of Knights of Columbus #9114 Portage. He is active in fundraising activities and organizing volunteers for projects at the shelter. Irma Torres- Treasurer Irma joined Gabriel's Horn in October 2016. Irma is a Portage resident. She serves as Vice President of Branch Development & Business Banking at REGIONAL federal credit union. Irma has held several leadership positions in her 25 years of banking. Irma is an active board member of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce. Irma also enjoys volunteering and building relationships in the communities that she serves. In her home life, Irma loves spending family time with her 3 daughters and grandchildren. Jean Edgemon-Secretary Jean studied Psychology at St. Xavier University and De Paul University. She worked for several years as a business administrator then joined a non-profit and worked as an educator in sexual assault/abuse prevention for 6 years. She was a volunteer crisis advocate for 12 years and a worked as a volunteer with homeless persons for 13 years. Currently, Jean volunteers with a local food pantry and is also involved with Family Promise, working on getting their homeless program up and running in the Portage area. She was also a Peace Corps volunteer in the late 1960's. Jean lives with her husband in Chesterton. Connie White Connie White has been involved with Gabriel’s Horn for over 9 years. She has been instrumental in volunteering throughout the year for our various fundraisers. Connie is employed with the Portage Township School System. Robin Wilkening Robin is a reporter for the Porter County Times Newspaper. She also works as the liaison for the Portage Township Trustee. Robin is a long time resident of Portage and actively volunteers in the community. Lorie Arnold Lorie joined Gabriel's Horn in June 2016. Lorie has lived in Porter County for 13 years now. She is married with two children who both attend Indiana University. Lorie obtained her Bachelors degree from Indiana University Northwest and her law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. Lorie have been employed with Blatt, Hasenmiller, Leibsker and Moore for 20 years as an attorney. Lorie is an avid runner and enjoys running marathons on a regular basis. |
Mignon Kennedy – Executive Director
Mignon has been the Executive Director since 2010. She received her B.A. from Purdue University and her Master’s of Social Work from Indiana University. Mignon is married with 2 children and resides in Porter County. Marcia Griffin- Shelter Manager Marcia joined Gabriel's Horn in July 2014. She manages the daily operations of the shelter and helps ensure that residents feel welcome and safe. She has a backgound in holistic health teaching and working with the sick and dying. She has 5 grown children. Jennifer Woziniak – Bookkeeper Jennifer Woziniak has served as the agency’s bookkeeper since 2009. She has been a long time resident of Portage. |
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