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Compassionate Leaders. Dedicated Advocates. Trusted Allies.

At St. Jude House, our team is united by a shared commitment to safety, healing, and community. From frontline advocates to administrative leaders, each member brings heart, expertise, and unwavering dedication to our mission.

Leadership Team

Anna Schoon
Executive Director
Zanetta Miller
Development Director
Kori Polusky
Program Operations Manager
Kari Thomsen
Business Operations Manager

Advocacy & Support Staff

Our team is the heart of our services. They walk alongside survivors every step of the way—offering safety planning, legal support, emotional care, and hope.

Amy
Shelter Supervisor
Sandra
Adult Services Advocate
Pam
Legal Services Advocate
Dawn
Children’s Services Advocate
Amya
Community Advocate
Baleigh
Community Advocate
Lauren
Case Manager
Luxury
Mental Health Therapist

Board of Directors

Our board members bring diverse expertise in law, healthcare, education, and nonprofit leadership. They provide governance, strategic direction, and unwavering support for our mission.

 

Regina Umanskiy, President & Director
Franciscan Ministries
John W. Vidal, Chair
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Christina J. Miller, Vice Chair
Miller Sachs and Hess
Shvonne L. Barber
United Way of Northwest Indiana
Curt Bowers
Wintrust Bank
Roxanne Clark
The Times Media Company
Steven E. Crockett
Lightways Hospice
Carol Highsmith
Centier Bank (retired)
Marla Hoyer-Lareau
Methodist Hospitals
Rachel Pollack
Centier Bank
Coleman Risch
NIPSCO
Sister Jeanne Marie Toriskie
Franciscan Sisters of Chicago
Keisha White
Excel Center
Dianna Williams
White Castle

Survivor Council

The St. Jude House Survivor Council is a powerful collective of individuals who have experienced and overcome domestic violence, now using their voices to advocate for others. Comprised of survivors, who are passionate community advocates, the Council plays a vital role in shaping survivor-centered services and promoting healing. Members share their personal journeys to inspire hope, foster resilience, and break cycles of abuse. Through storytelling, outreach, and leadership, the Council ensures that survivors are heard, supported, and empowered to reclaim their lives with dignity and strength.

Amy McCarthy, Chair

Laura Bayne

Briana Coleman

Miscah Borum

Apply to serve on the Survivor Council

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