THE SOJOURN
HOUSE STORY

I'm proud to be a co-founder and serve on the Board Of Directors.  I'm an educator, a veteran foster parent, and a (retired) American Sign Language interpreter. My family has fostered youth who have experienced sex trafficking and all types of physical and emotional abuse.  Through extensive training in trauma-informed care and care of youth exiting trafficking, we faced the world of sex trafficking and decided not to look away. I am passionate about breaking the cycle of family trauma. 

 I co-founded and serve on the Board of Directors for Sojourn House. As Director of Community Health for IU Health and an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University, I bring 28 years of experience in healthcare to my work. I'm passionate about supporting women facing challenges, particularly in areas like substance use disorder and housing insecurity. Witnessing women's growth and self-discovery is the most rewarding part of my journey.

As a wife and mother of four, I'm passionate about ending human trafficking. I co-founded and serve as treasurer of Sojourn House, where we empower women in our community. My journey began with supporting larger organizations, but I felt a strong need to address this issue locally.

As a Peer Recovery Specialist with lived experience in addiction and trauma, I offer empathy and support to women on their healing journey. My personal recovery has equipped me with the wisdom to guide others toward lasting freedom. At Sojourn House, I support our residential, outreach and incarceration education programs by creating  a safe space for women to share, heal, and build a fulfilling life.

Driven by a passion for women's healing and a fascination with their stories, I'm dedicated to supporting their journey toward freedom and well-being. At Sojourn House, I'm proud to be part of an organization that prioritizes deep-level solutions and addresses the root causes of challenges faced by women.

For the past eight years, I've worked as a math specialist and paraprofessional in Monroe County. My husband and I have been blessed to raise our three children here for the past nineteen years. As an active member of my church, I've had the privilege of serving in various roles, and currently, I'm deeply involved in our children's ministry. My husband and I are passionate about supporting the mission of Sojourn House and I was grateful to accept a position on the board in 2023.

Sarah Taylor, a member of the Board of Directors, currently serves as a middle school educator. She brings extensive experience in nonprofit administration, both domestically and internationally, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of human trafficking. Sarah is deeply committed to mentoring and to the development of sustainable, mission-driven organizations that serve individuals and communities on the margins of society.

As Marketing Coordinator and a graduate of Sojourn House, I've experienced firsthand the transformative power of our programs. This unique perspective fuels my passion for sharing our mission and supporting other survivors. I also work in recovery, as a Case Manager at a local substance abuse treatment facility.