Donna is the Human Resource and Payroll guru for TYC. She has years of experience working with youth at risk. She brings passion and joy to all she does within the center.

Dina brings powerful lived experience to her work, having faced homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and involvement with DCYF. She knows firsthand the barriers many of our youth face—and what it takes to overcome them. After hitting rock bottom and losing everything, Dina began her recovery journey and, within six months, regained her housing, children, and stability.

As housing case manager, she uses her story to inspire hope and show that real change is possible. No matter where someone is on their journey, Dina meets them with compassion, understanding, and zero judgment.

Annie – Outreach Specialist, Belfair Center

Annie brings a unique and diverse background to her role, with experience ranging from heavy equipment operator to motorcycle mechanic. She also brings powerful lived experience, having overcome homelessness, substance use, and involvement with the juvenile system. Grateful for the gift of sobriety.

Passionate about serving her community, Annie focuses on outreach in schools and building strong connections with local businesses. She’s committed to meeting youth where they are—with understanding, hope, and heart.

Heather is our Data guru working diligently to ensure our information is updated and correctly inputted into the HMIS system.

Tracy – Lead Case Manager

Tracy has been with TYC since the beginning growing into the Lead Case Manager position. She leads her team with integrity and grace. Having lost her parents at a young age, she brings lived experience with street life and a deep understanding of the survival choices youth often feel forced to make.

Her ability to build trust and strong relationships creates a safe space for youth—many of whom are connecting with a stable adult role model for the first time. Tracy is passionate about being that person and watching young people grow when they know someone truly believes in them.

Mindy brings lived experience and a deep passion for helping youth, she connecting them to resources and support they need to navigate life’s challenges.

Mindy is dedicated to meeting young people where they are. Helping them with resume, job searching, housing or basic food, she is ready to meet the young people we serve in their space. Her heart is to serve—and to make sure no youth feels alone.

Allias focuses on building community partners, landlord recruitment, provides translation, and so much more. He focuses on getting information about The Youth connection out in the community so no young person misses out on hearing about what we provide.

Alex is a compassionate and dedicated leader who works tirelessly to ensure her team reaches young people who are at risk or experiencing homelessness. She brings valuable lived experience and insight to her role and leads with integrity, empathy, and a deep commitment to The Youth Connection’s mission.