Kathie stepped into the role of Executive Director on March 1, 2020, after seven years of service on the Sunshine Rescue Mission Board of Directors. She brings with her a rich background in federal and nonprofit administration, along with experience as a successful local business owner. With deep compassion and a strong sense of purpose, Kathie leads with a heart devoted to seeing lives transformed. “God has simply wrecked my heart for people coming off the street,” she says. “They’ve experienced more human suffering than most of us can imagine.” Under Kathie’s leadership, SRM remains committed to more than just meeting basic needs.  She is the organizations driving force behind the new RISE Program, which is a human flourishing model creating a true path out of homelessness.  Kathie says, "The goal is lasting change—inviting individuals into a Christ-centered community where they can heal, grow, and rediscover their dignity and purpose".  She teaches her staff that ending homelessness is all about answering the call to love one another.

Debbie first arrived at Hope Cottage on September 13, 2001, seeking help after battling severe alcoholism. As a guest in the New Life Foundations Program, she began her journey of healing and transformation. After completing the program, she was hired as a Coordinator at the original Hope Cottage while simultaneously pursuing her education. Debbie went on to earn a degree in Accounting from Coconino Community College and Northern Arizona University. Following graduation, she joined SRM's Business Office.  In July 2009 Debbie became the Administrative Director for Sunshine Rescue Mission, overseeing finance and human resources. With a heart for helping others, Debbie is especially passionate about supporting clients—because she’s walked in their shoes. “I know how scary it is to come to a shelter and be vulnerable,” she shares.  Debbie brings her lived experience and compassion for those we serve into everything she does. 

Vivian became the Director for Hope Cottage, SRM's emergency-restoration shelter for women and children in March of 2024.  Prior to that, she made SRM history as the first female Shift Coordinator to serve at both the Sunshine Rescue Mission and Hope Cottage.

Vivian brings both heart and dedication to her work. She is passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive environment for every woman and child who walks through Hope Cottage’s doors.  Vivian shares, “I love the opportunity I have at Hope Cottage to serve one-on-one with the wonderful women and children who come in the front door."

Vivian is the proud mother to her adult son Kory, who was raised in Flagstaff and played football locally.

Greg is passionate about using creativity, communication, and leadership to help people and organizations accomplish work that carries greater meaning. He serves as the RISE Program Director where he walks alongside people, encouraging them toward hope and restoration, and creating opportunities for healthy life transformation. Greg says, "At the heart of what I do is a simple calling to encourage the brokenhearted, and to love and care for those the world views as unlovable".
 
Greg's background is rooted in communications, graphic design, marketing, and nonprofit work. He was the Director of Communications and Graphic Designer at Christ’s Church of Flagstaff, and before that the Graphic Designer at Historic Agency in the Valley.  Greg also spent many years as a Marketing Manager for Frontiers USA, gaining valuable experience working alongside teams committed to meaningful work around the world.

Haiyan graduated from NAU with a Nutrition/Hotel and Restaurant Management degree. She was born in China where she met her husband, a US citizen from Missouri.  Together they served as a missionary couple traveling Japan and China for five years before moving to Flagstaff in 2016. They have two beautiful daughters.

While serving as a missionary, Haiyan learned to cook different kinds of foods for students and friends.  It became a way to unite people in community.  She found that she truly enjoyed cooking and caring for others through delicious meals.  Haiyan says, "Right before I graduated from NAU, God gave me a deep desire to not only feed people, but to teach cooking and nutrition to people working their way out of homelessness at SRM".  She sees this as an essential life-skill that could evolve into gainful employment. Today Haiyan manages SRM's extensive food rescue program, plans the meals at all SRM facilities and teaches cooking/nutrition to our residents.  As if that wasn't enough, she is also the founder of SRM's new social enterprise, a licensed catering business called Sunshine Catering Cares.   

Tucker is a 2020 graduate of Sunshine Rescue Mission’s New Life Foundation Program. Shortly after completing the program, he joined Thrift for Goodness Sake as a part-time manager. His strong business sense and natural ability to recognize the value in donated items quickly led to a full-time leadership role.As the thrift store manager, Tucker oversees daily operations and leads a team of dedicated volunteers. He has a deep appreciation for those who give their time and energy to support the mission. His leadership reflects his belief that every contribution—big or small—plays a vital role in the fight to end homelessness. All proceeds from Thrift for Goodness Sake directly support the free services offered by Sunshine Rescue Mission and Hope Cottage, including meals, shelter, clothing, and recovery-restoration programs.
 

Haleigh is a professional event planner and photographer.  She now brings that experience and so much more to her role as the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at Sunshine Rescue Mission.  Here she plans events, builds relationships with local business/organizations, coordinates volunteers and generally promotes the vision and purpose of SRM.  

In addition to inviting people to join the cause of SRM from the outside, she uses her deep love for people and her creativity internally as well, creating opportunities for residents to learn, grow, and discover their own unique gifts. Haleigh enjoys bringing new experiences to our residents from art programs, sing-alongs, roasting s'mores, holiday celebrations and other activities that invite residents to enjoy life and have fun.

Haleigh is passionate about creating space where people feel welcomed, valued, and encouraged as they work toward the abundant life God has planned for them. She enjoys connecting people who want to serve with meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. She brings joy, compassion, and a servant’s heart to everything she does.