Our Team

Staff

We're proud to have a diverse staff that brings a wide range of expertise to benefit our clients and programs. Our team is dedicated to accompanying homeless men and women on their Journey to Hope.

Staff Directors

Executive Director: Helen Varty, MBA
Interim Program Director: Lindsey Berry
Shelter Director: Jim Cooley

Staff Managers

Business/Human Resource Manager: Shirelle Zachery
Finance Manager: Win Harbison
Recuperative Care Program Manager: Kameron Fowler, LMSW
Day Shelter Co-Manager: Matt Hubley
Day Shelter Co-Manager: Charissa Sellers
Night Shelter Co-Manager: Robert Garza
Night Shelter Co-Manager: Jacob Thomison
Food Service Manager: Dustin Gauvain
Facilities Manager: James Puckett
Keep Austin Housed AmeriCorps Coordinator: Beth Hannon, M.Ed.

2010 Board of Directors

Front Steps is served by committed board members who actively support our mission and vision. Below is a list of current board members.

President: Mike Abkowitz
Vice President: Beatriz Pappas 
Treasurer: Todd L. Leszczynski
Secretary: Gary Gerstenhaber
Member at Large: John McFarland
Founding Board Member: Rose Lancaster
Jim Briggs
Deanna Eichler
Helen Hopson
Roy A. Longoria
Susan Pressler
Sabelyn Pussman
Nathan Quiring
Liz Simmons

Employment Opportunities

Front Steps is an equal opportunity employer. Job openings are posted as they become available.

Director of Development and Communications

Client Service Specialist - Part Time