Current Institute Faculty
In order to provide the best research and educational resources possible, the Institute for Shelter Care works with a national network of experts from various fields. Meet some of our faculty and research partners.

Jeanne L. Allert
Founder and Executive Director
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care

Kim Checkeye
Director of Shelter Mentorship
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care

Jasmyne Cummings
Church Impact Manager
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care

Clint Elliott
Legal Counsel
Doane & Elliott, PSC

Dr. Heather Evans, LCSW
Founder/Owner
Evans Counseling Services

Gen Haines
Director of Development
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care

Beth Halley
Community Impact Liaison
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care

Karen Kutzner
Manager of Research and Evaluation
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care

Roslyn Lindner
Manager of Digital Course Development
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care

Linda Thomas
Director of Communications
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care

Jessika Williams
Development Associate
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care
Past Institute Faculty
Julie Haltom
Former Director of Survivor Services
The Samaritan Women – Institute for Shelter Care
2019 Shelter Mentorship Adjunct Faculty