our board

  • a'jay scipio

    BOARD CHAIR

  • LISA HAWASH

    TREASURER

  • JAIME DUNN

    SECRETARY

  • GAVIN DLUEHOSH

  • SHEILA MASON

  • SAHAAN MCKELVEY

  • MARC TREMBLAY

  • LANCE WELCH

Our Director team

 

Andy Goebel

He/Him

Executive Director

Originally hailing from the great state of Michigan, this podcast fanatic and die-hard fan of the Detroit Lions fell in love with the Rose City when he and his family moved here over a decade ago, and now he’s all about neighborhood life in their beloved North Portland. Originally trained in Secondary Education at Western Washington University, Andy was called from teaching high school to seminary at North Park Theological Seminary in 2004 where he received his MDiv in 2007. He went on to help found Portsmouth Union Church—a progressive and inclusive congregation that has hosted winter shelters for people experiencing houselessness and is currently building 20 units of affordable housing on their property to house the same population. Before founding the organization and moving into a full-time role at All Good Northwest, Andy served as the Director of Emergency Management for Do Good Multnomah, where he provided program design, leadership, and oversight for sheltering services in congregate, motel, and village-model settings.

Andy is passionate about his family, social justice, cycling, music, binge-worthy television, and being a part of the solution to the biggest humanitarian crisis in our beloved city— housing and houselessness.

 

Hollie Miller

She/Her

Senior Director of Finance

Hollie was born on the border of Louisiana and Mississippi, and she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She visited Oregon in 2011 and it was love at first sight. The week following graduation, Hollie packed up her Chevy Spark with her cat and everything that would fit next to the litter box and drove straight to Portland.

Hollie has a diverse professional background, with a focus on accounting and finance. As the housing crisis rapidly intensified in the Portland area, Hollie committed to apply her skills to make a positive difference. She didn’t suspect that she would help start a non-profit organization (All Good Northwest) that directly helps those experiencing houselessness, but she ended up putting that business degree to work after all. She absolutely loves being part of such a talented team that provides safety, stability, sustainability, and ultimately a sense of home.

In her free time she enjoys biking with her husband, traveling, re-watching The Office, and attempting to make her three cats love each other.

 

Jessica conn

She/Her


Senior Director of People & Culture

Originally from both the Yakima and Columbia Valleys of Eastern Washington, Jessica has lived in the Portland area since 2009, moving here to receive her undergrad with two majors in psychology and human development. When she isn’t engaging in her work at AGNW, Jessica loves to explore with her husband, son, and greyhound. She’s always on the lookout to try a new restaurant, ice cream shop, or bakery!

Before coming to All Good Northwest, Jessica worked in various areas of social services ranging from alternative schools, residential mental health treatment, low-income preschool programs, and finally landing in shelter services in the Portland area. Jessica has provided direct-care service, management, and administrative leadership in these areas and continues to look toward developing systems that benefit staff and participants’ lives for the better.

Jessica is passionate about developing people to meet their highest potential and implementing systems that drive organizations toward success. She keeps an open-door policy for everyone, so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas!

 

NancyAnne Smith

She / Her

Senior Director of Sheltering & Housing

NancyAnne is a native Oregonian who has spent the last 25 years in Portland. All three of her children graduated from David Douglas high school. She is a 27 year veteran of social services. NancyAnne started her career in 1996 as a Juvenile Probation officer in Texas after graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in Criminology. Her career has ranged from a research analyst with the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority to working with at-risk youth for 15 years as an Admissions Director. NancyAnne has worked for local organizations such as Transition Projects and Columbia Care Services. NancyAnne has always found herself serving marginalized populations and is dedicated to amplifying the voice of those who think they have none. She loves a good laugh, sings off key sometimes and can’t stand a bully. 

NancyAnne delights in mentoring young leaders as they find their voice in the world of serving others. She is passionate about her family, crafting sourdough bread, serving her community, and excellent whiskey. It is NancyAnne’s belief that the journey is more important than the destination, and in serving one person in need, we have saved the world.

 

Alicia hovanas

She/Her

Director of Operations

Originally from a small town in Washington, Alicia moved to the Rose City for her undergrad. She received her BA in theology and biblical studies with a minor in Hebrew. Afterward, she completed a post-baccalaureate in pre-medicine. Alicia is passionate about human flourishing – mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and especially physically. 

Alicia brings experience in systems and operations, consulting for nonprofit organizations, healthcare delivery systems, and a fair share of insight from parenting two children. She is skilled in identifying problems before they arise and creating strategic plans accordingly.

In her spare time, Alicia enjoys mastering arduous baking endeavors for the thrill of it, writing, cooking, and deepening her understanding of chemistry and physics. As a purveyor of information and thrusting synapse connections on those around her, she often finds herself in teaching and speaking opportunities. Alicia is a lover of people, who invests deeply in their growth, and seeks to leave people feeling better than before their interaction.

 
 
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Eli hess

They/Them

Director of Social Services

Born and raised in Portland, Eli is passionate about building and supporting their local community. Eli completed their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work at Portland State University (PSU). Eli initially entered the field of social work as a domestic violence crisis line advocate and spent a cumulative six years working in intimate partner violence advocacy and prevention education. In their time as an undergraduate, Eli provided advocacy and case management for transgender students at PSU’s Queer Resource Center. During their MSW program, Eli worked as an intern in Central City Concern’s Office of Organizational Development and Racial Equity. When they are not at work with AGNW, Eli is also an adjunct instructor at PSU. Eli loves learning about almost anything, cooking elaborate meals, and singing karaoke.

 

Emily Stroud

She / Her
Associate Director of Village Sheltering

Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Emily moved to Portland in 2017 to be near extended family and work with those experiencing houselessness. She completed her B.S. in Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2010. Before coming to All Good Northwest, she managed shelter programs at Do Good Multnomah and Transition Projects, where she also taught CPR/Naloxone use and De-Escalation classes.

In her spare time she teaches dance, listens to country music, and hikes with her dog, Banjo Black.

 

Evan mcavoy

He/Him

Director of Retention Services

Originally from Massachusetts, Evan moved to Portland from sunny Florida in 2008. He received a BA in psychology from New College of Florida and his MSW from Portland State University. After graduation, he went on to pursue his clinical social work licensure (LCSW).

Evan has a long history in the human services and has worked in a diverse array of settings including inpatient and outpatient mental health, dual diagnosis, permanent supportive housing, and affordable and project-based housing. Most recently he came to us from the Community Services Dept. with Home Forward. Through the course of these experiences, Evan has learned a great deal about deeply inequitable structures that contribute to, and keep people in, poverty – though he is the first to admit that there is always so much more to learn and understand.

In general, Evan is thankful to be here – though he is often not sure where ‘here’ is. In his off hours he strives to live a quiet life in a quiet way. He reads, does graphite and charcoal illustrations, watches bad TV and hangs out on the couch trying not to eat too many potato chips.

 

Danica Nielsen

She / Her

Associate Director of Indoor Sheltering

Born and raised in Woodland, California, Danica moved to Portland in 2016 for college and graduated in 2020 with a B.A. in Global Studies with an emphasis on Children at Risk. She focused her thesis on Harm Reduction in drug use and sex work within the houseless community.

Danica began working with the unhoused community in 2018, starting as an advocate for houseless youth. She joined the All Good Northwest team in 2021 as a Team Lead Supervisor at the Queer Affinity Village. Danica is passionate about person-centered and trauma-informed care. Her work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to be seen and heard no matter what situation they are experiencing.

In her free time, Danica enjoys yoga, reading the latest Vogue magazine, and watching really bad reality tv.

 

Devon Hoyt

She / Her

Director of Development & Communications

Born and raised in Portland, Devon’s love of Oregon and all the northwest has to offer keeps her firmly positioned to be a lifelong resident. This love also instilled a need to work towards creating a state that is welcoming, hospitable, and inclusive for all its residents. 

Devon started her nonprofit career working in direct social services and emergency housing programs after completing the Bachelor of Social Work program at Portland State University. She decided to make a change and step into communications and development upon realizing the impact a larger audience can have on a nonprofits’ work and mission. Devon is passionate about facilitating the connection between an individual's desire to make a difference and a meaningful avenue for taking action. 

In her free time, she enjoys yelling out the answers while watching Jeopardy, catching the latest horror movie, spoiling her 2 cats, and testing out recipes from the New York Times. 

 

James Fisher

He / Him

Director of Information & Technology

James moved to Portland back in 2007 escaping the oppressive heat and humidity of Central Florida. During that time, he was scooped up by Apple where he was a trainer/iOS support. From there James gained his IT chops at startups ranging from sysadmin to project manager to traditional boots on the ground IT. 

James has a passion for connecting people with technology. He is always looking for new solutions to support and empower All Good Northwest participants and staff in the day-to-day operations.

Outside of work, James can be found obsessing about music, hanging out with his family, traveling, harassing his cat and 2 Weiner dogs, and throwing down some tunes at local DJ gigs.

 

Our Program Team

 

Semoni Sherwood

She/They

BIPOC Village Program Manager

Born and raised in the boogie-down Bronx, Semoni played leap frog with Oregon most of her life and is pleased to end up here after graduating with her degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Susquehanna University.

Semoni learned of her passion for working with marginalized communities starting with a high school internship peer opportunity. They were able to empower low-income youths experiencing houselessness to see their self-identified weaknesses as strengths and building their connections within the community such as job readiness and navigation and access to resources within dominant culture.

Taking the time to learn of the resources available in Oregon, they were able to use these opportunities as learning experiences to later empower women of color and survivors of domestic violence.  

When Semoni is not working, they enjoy blasting R&B while singing badly, painting at home with their dog best friend Mellow, laughing uncontrollably, or going for a walk in nature.  

 

joelle wheeler

They/Them

Market Street Shelter Program Manager

Born a Navy brat in San Diego and raised on the southern Oregon coast, Joelle has called the Pacific Northwest home for over two decades.  

Joelle began directly working with the unhoused community over six years ago and draws upon their knowledge gained from lived experiences to be an advocate for those experiencing substance abuse and houselessness. They are passionate about social justice and lifting up the voices of others.  

 In their free time Joelle enjoys playing the guitar, exploring Portland, hanging out with their cat Banjo and spending time with their partner. You can also find them hyper-focused on the newest Star Wars LEGO set and attempting to finish it before dinner.  

 

Aaron Forney

He / Him

Multnomah Safe Rest Village Program Manager

Aaron began his work with the unhoused community with All Good Northwest. The prioritizing of the housing first model, harm reduction, and grace within their program is what attracted Aaron to All Good Northwest. In his time with All Good, Aaron and his staff have been able to help connect people within the unhoused community to Portland's wide variety of available services, helping them prepare for their next steps towards getting where they want to be.

In his free time, Aaron enjoys exploring all the nature and amazing trails that Oregon and Washington have to offer.

 

Thomasina Fizdale

She / Her

Queer Affinity Village Program Manager

Originally from Chicago, Thomasina moved to Portland in 2018 and began working in direct service with houseless youth at a drop in shelter. During this time she became a Certified Recovery Mentor and worked with houseless youth to support them overcoming substance abuse. Continuing her passion for shelter work, she joined All Good Northwest in January of 2022 as a Housing Navigation Specialist before becoming Team Lead Supervisor and then Program Manager of the QA Village. 

Outside of work, Thomasina is passionate about jiu jitsu and submission grappling, frequently competing on the local and national scene as well as teaching teens and kids. She enjoys reading and talking about history, combat sports, and conspiracy theories. 

 

Chila Ortega

She / Her

Rockwood Bridge Program Manager

Chila Ortega is the Program Manager at Rockwood Bridge Shelter. She began working with All Good Northwest as Peer Support and became a Team Lead Supervisor shortly after. She came to All Good from Transition Projects, where she actively worked with and advocated for the homeless community for over 4 years.

Like many of the participants she serves, Chila grew up in severe poverty with little to no access to resources or support.

Chila is a natural leader who has always been an advocate for those who struggle to advocate for themselves. As a youth, she rebelled against authority. Later in life, she recognized that her natural rebellion came from witnessing and experiencing injustices as a Mexican-American female living in poverty. Her circumstances led to substance abuse, housing instability, homelessness, crime, mental health struggles, and finally, incarceration. 

Chila’s past experiences have equipped her with the training and tools to successfully meet and positively influence participants at any stage of their struggle. Her ability to empathize and passion for helping participants would not be possible without her own lived experience.

Having reached rock bottom to a life that once seemed unattainable, Chila uses her past experiences to inspire and demonstrate that when you feel hopeless, all is not lost.

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