About Us
Our Mission
New Directions Center is a non-profit organization working to reduce the impact of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through survivor-centered advocacy, support services, community education, and awareness.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
New Directions Center’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is an integral part of the agency’s mission and shapes our vision of building an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff and strives for respect and inclusion throughout the workplace and in the communities we serve.
As the foundation of our organization’s overarching strategy, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy can be broken down into three primary lines of action:
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Attracting and onboarding – To create a workforce that is broadly reflective of the larger community and the clients we serve.
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Engaging and developing – To support our employees in building the skills and capacity to work in an inclusive manner with one another and with the people we serve.
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Building the culture – To create a welcoming workplace in which employees’ unique characteristics, skills, and experiences are respected, valued, and celebrated.
We recognize that a safe and respectful work environment where everyone’s contributions are encouraged and valued in equal measure is also reflective of our belief that when one person thrives, we all thrive.
Our Values
Guiding our mission is our agency's values:
Liberty
equality
adaptability
Compassion
respect
consent
Peace
safety
wellbeing
Empowerment
courage
hope
Diversity
connection
inclusion
Healing
restoring
justice
Our Staff
We're here for you.
We want survivors to know that our community has caring and compassionate individuals ready to join them on their journey towards healing and justice. By providing free and confidential services, we are able to offer survivors the resources they need to live a life free of violence.
Claudia Lopez-Muniz
Executive Director
claudia.lopez@newdirectionscenter.org
Justin Lingenfelter
Court Advocate
justin.lingenfelter@newdirectionscenter.org
Nancy Swift
Court Advocate
Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Coordinator
nancy.swift@newdirectionscenter.org
Joy Ingram
Community Engagement Program Coordinator
joy.ingram@newdirectionscenter.org
Gary Wilson
Community Counselor
gary.wilson@newdirectionscenter.org
Kara Ferrell
Youth Program Coordinator
kara.ferrell@newdirectionscenter.org
Nina Nesby
Residential Case Manager
nina.nesby@newdirectionscenter.org
Jackson Weatherly
Mobile Services Advocate
jackson.weatherly@newdirectionscenter.org
Becky Grove
Event and Development Coordinator
Kristen Cook
Assistant Director
kristen.cook@newdirectionscenter.org
Rosalind "Roz" Joy Cook
Residential & Accessibility Program Coordinator
joy.cook@newdirectionscenter.org
Danielle Mango
Housing Services Program Coordinator
danielle.mango@newdirectionscenter.org
Ashleigh Simmons
Client Services Advocate
ashleigh.simmons@newdirectionscenter.org
J'Naejah Martin
Client Services Advocate
jnaejah.martin@newdirectionscenter.org
Nadia Ware
Client Services Advocate
nadia.ware@newdirectionscenter.org
Lorrie Thompson
Shelter Services Coordinator
lorrie.thompson@newdirectionscenter.org
Amanda Rogus
Mobile Services Advocate
amanda.rogus@newdirectionscenter.org
Precious Smith
Clients Services Advocate
precious.smith@newdirectionscenter.org