Our Staff
PNM consists of five staff members and a dozen volunteers who coordinate our programs and work directly with the women. We are also overseen by an independant Board of Directors.
From left: Laurel, Senior Support Worker; Chelsea, Support Worker; Deb, CEO; Alex, Intern; and Katharine, Volunteer Coordinator.
- CEO Deb Redford began working with PNM as a volunteer in 2003 before taking up a role as Support Worker. Deb took over the reins as CEO in 2006.
- Senior Support Worker Laurel Gore has worked for PNM since 1996, previously spending 10 years with Youth for Christ working with women prisoners and at-risk youth. Laurel is a familiar face inside the prison running regular sports programs and spending time with the women.
- Volunteer Coordinator Katharine Goschnick works part-time heading up our team of dedicated volunteers, to ensure they have excellent training and on-going support. Katharine joined PNM in February 2007.
- Chelsea Leatham joined us in December 2008 as our new Support Worker. Chelsea has completed studies in Theology and Social Work and a one-year church internship. She has also worked at an inner-city drop-in centre working with people experiencing homelessness and mental illness.
- Alex Lynch joined us in October 2008 and is completing an Internship with PNM. She will be learning about all areas of our work, with a special focus on children. Alex is currently completing a Diploma in Community Welfare at Chisholm Tafe, and has previously worked with young offenders as a volunteer with SLAM. Alex has also spent several months volunteering in a Thai orphanage.
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