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SAFE Haven Staff 

Administration | 211 Racine 
Gang/Crime Diversion Task Force | SAFE Streets | SAFE Passage Transitional Living Program
SAFE Haven Youth Shelter

Employee of the Month

 

Administration

Bruce H. Joffe, Ph.D.
Director of Development
Director of Development Bruce H. Joffe manages Safe Haven’s public relations, marketing, development and internal communications, as well as oversees the organization’s human resources. Recently relocated to Racine from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, he purchased an older property in the city’s downtown area. With a Ph.D. in Business Communication, Bruce has taught a variety of no-nonsense public relations, media, and marketing courses at The American University, George Mason University, and Mary Baldwin College. As president and creative director of a successful public relations firm in the metropolitan Washington, DC, area, Dr. Joffe helped to manage the reputation of his clients for more than 20 years.  He created promotional materials and metrics for large corporations and local businesses to use in their “branding” efforts, while positioning non-profits to raise the bar on the resources and awareness they need to make a real difference. In addition to his SAFE Haven responsibilities, Bruce serves as executive director of the new, nonprofit LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin serving Racine, Kenosha, and surrounding areas. Bruce can be reached at bjoffe@safehavenofracine.org.

Denise Sierra, AA
Director of Finance

Denise attended the University of Wisconsin - Parkside in the mid 70's and then earned her Associate of Arts degree in Accounting from Gateway Technical College - Racine in 1978. She has been employed as an accountant and consultant at various southeastern Wisconsin companies since that time.  She has experience in crisis management and has worked with nonprofit boards. She has trained in budget preparation, time management, and web page design. Denise became the Director of Finance for SAFE Haven in August of 2000 and is the webmaster for both this web site and the  211racine.info web site. She is mother of two grown daughters, and a grandmother of three. During her off hours, Denise is a yoga instructor with private drop-in classes. Denise can be reached at dsierra@safehavenofracine.org.

211 Racine

Chantal Smith, AA
2-1-1 Racine/Gang Crime Hotline Operator



 

 

Chantal Smith was hired in June 2006 for the position of 2-1-1 Racine Information and Referral Specialist. In October of 2007, Chantal started working as Youth Shelter Relief Staff in addition to the 2-1-1 position to fulfill field hours for her internship at Gateway Technical College.  On May 20th, 2008, Chantal graduated from Gateway Technical College with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services.  She began working as the new 2-1-1 Racine Gang Crime Hotline Operator the very next day.  In the fall of 2008, Chantal will be starting classes with Upper Iowa University in order to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.  Chantal is very active and loves to dance.  She taught step aerobics for two years at the YMCA in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and today is an enthusiastic member and advocate of Jazzercise, Inc. Chantal can be reached at csmith@211racine.info.

Gang/Crime Diversion Task Force

Damian B. Dolley, BA
Gang / Crime Diversion Task Force Program
Topic Facilitator

 

For the past six years Damian has been involved with the positive development of at-risk youth and fragile families, four years of the six being with the Gang / Crime Diversion Task Force. Damian’s extensive knowledge of fragile families, gangs, drugs, independent living, and overall street-life, came when he ran the streets of Chicago’s West-side for twenty-five years. In 1992 Damian acquired his B. A. Degree in Elementary / Special Education. On October 5, 2005 Damian presented at his first National Conference on Gang Trends and Awareness to the Arkansas Coalition of Juvenile Justice. On October 20, 2005, Damian was the Dinner Keynote Address Speaker at The Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services Conference. Damian has been awarded the Public Service Award from the City of Racine, WI Police Department, and a Certificate of Congratulation Citizen Award from Senator Plache and the State of Wisconsin. He also has an Certificate of Recognition from the Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee for his outstanding presentation. Damian is a very proud member of the South Gate Lodge #6 Free & Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliated. Damian is a member of the Midwest Gang Investigators Association, and has completed and is certificated in several trainings to enhance his skills helping to build a brighter and prosperous community. Damian Dolley is committed to the positive development of every community. Damian’s favorite quote is, “The most you can ever do is the best you can, so do it”. Damian can be reached at ddolley@safehavenofracine.org.

Maurice Horton
Gang/Crime Diversion Task Force Program Coordinator

For the past seven years, Maurice has been the Director of the Gang/Crime Diversion Task force in Racine, Wisconsin. The program deals with at-risk and gang-affiliated youth. Because of his knowledge of gangs and dedication to the program, he has earned certificates and awards from the following; the University of Wisconsin Criminal Justice Institute, the US Department of Transportation Award of Merit, the Public Service Award from the Circle of Recovery, two Racine Police Department Citizen Public Service Awards, the Wisconsin Association of Runaway Services, Certificate of Appreciation for the Ethan Allen School of Boys, the National Emergency Training Center Certificate of Achievement in Maryland, Neighborhood Watch Appreciation Award and the Midwest Gang investigators in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In addition he has received National recognition from the Arkansas Coalition of Juvenile Justice and the Ren Svanvoe youth leadership award from the state of Wisconsin, one of highest award in the state to be received by any single individual.  In March 2004 Maurice was added as a presenter for the world leading gang experts Know Gangs. Com Midwest gang conference. Maurice was also selected to present this June in Chicago, Ill at the HUD Region V national conference. Maurice can be reached at mauricehorton@yahoo.com.

Neal Moore
Gang/Crime Diversion Task Force Program
Topic Facilitator

Neal joined SAFE Haven in the year 2000 putting the total at 5 years of service. Neal completed High School in Milwaukee and enrolled himself in the Milwaukee Area Technical College a year later studying Police Science. “I am very passionate about my music and culinary skills. Together they provide a release from the hectic pace of my day to day duties.” Neal can be reached at nealsmoore@safehavenofracine.org.

SAFE Streets Program (SOP)

Sammy J. Rangel,
CSAC,AA
SAFE Streets Street Outreach program (SOP)
Program Coordinator

 

Sammy is in his senior year at Carthage College working towards his Bachelors Degree in the Social Worker. Sammy is a Clinical Substance Abuse counselor.  Additionally, Sammy is a member of the Disproportionate Minority Confinement Committee, Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services Committee, Racine County State Incentive Grant Committee, all related to serving youth. Sammy is also a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Sammy has coordinated the SAFE Streets program for seven years and provides community-street based crisis intervention for county families and youth. Sammy can be found in schools and neighborhoods spreading the agency mission. He is available for presentations and assistance. Sammy can be reached at 262-770-5555 or at sammyrangel@safehavenofracine.org.
 

SAFE Passage Transitional Living Program (TLP)

Melissa A Robinson, BA
SAFE Passage
Transitional Living Program Coordinator

“I believe that a beautiful smile has the power to brighten a person’s day and that’s how I make it, by smiling.”  Melissa Robinson was hired in September 2006 as a 211 operator and in May 2007 Melissa took leave to work as a YMCA Lifeguard at a youth camp in Westwood, CA.  She was re-hired in September 2007 as a Youth Shelter Relief staff and in January 2008 she was promoted to the Youth Shelter Program Coordinator position, which she currently holds.  In May 2007 Melissa graduated Dean’s List with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University of Wisconsin- Parkside.  Melissa’s previous work as an Infant/ Toddler teacher for 2 ˝ years played a key factor in her career focus on working with youth.  Melissa plans to pursue a graduate certificate in Non-Profit Management at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee with The Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management.  In her spare time she enjoys reading and exercising. Melissa can be reached at mrobinson@safehavenofracine.org

SAFE Haven Youth Shelter (YS)

Russell Warren, BA
SAFE Haven - Youth Shelter
Program Coordinator

 

Russ Warren began as SAFE Haven’s Youth Shelter Program Coordinator in June 2008.  A graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, Russ came to  SAFE Haven with a BA in psychology – with a concentration in neurobiological conditions –  and professional experience in the fields of corporate program/events management, statutory legislation, organic chemistry, and biotechnology.  It is Russ’s compassion for others and a genuine desire to improve the lives of abused, neglected, runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth that brought him to SAFE Haven.  Russ  is a first tenor in the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin and a member of Preservation Racine. Russell can be reached at rwarren@safehavenofracine.org.

Larry Huck
SAFE Haven - Youth Shelter
Residential Case Manager

Larry is the 3rd shift Case Manager for the Racine Runaway Program. Larry discovered SAFE Haven through his work on the United Way of Racine County Review Board. Larry was born in Racine and served in the U. S. Army in Europe from 1967-1969. Larry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He has been married for 32 years and has three children. Larry enjoys reading about History. The hobby he loves most is umpiring. Larry is a State Certified high school baseball and girls fast pitch softball umpire. Larry has spent his entire life doing "stuff" with teens. They are his favorite people on the planet. Larry can be reached at lhuck@safehavenofracine.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Policy

SAFE Haven of Racine, Inc. is committed to assuring the active and positive implementation of federal, state and departmental Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws, Executive Orders, policies, plans, rules and regulations. Moreover, SAFE Haven dedicates itself to the maximum utilization of its human resources. To this end, SAFE Haven seeks to ensure equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or membership in the national guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin.

Last Revised:  November, 2006

SAFE Haven of Racine, Inc.
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Racine, WI  53403

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