Close to the work.

Leadership & board

The people behind the work.

Almost Home is small and hands-on. Leadership stays close to the work, the board provides oversight and guidance, and the community helps keep the mission moving.

Executive leadership

Jamie Chazinski

Executive Director

Jamie leads Almost Home’s day-to-day work and keeps the organization connected to the people it serves. Her approach is practical and community-driven: listen to the need, bring people together and do what we can to help with the next thing.

Board & accountability

Oversight. Guidance. Accountability. Connection.

Good intentions are not enough. A nonprofit also needs clear responsibility, thoughtful decisions and people willing to ask hard questions.

Oversight

Safeguard the mission, finances and responsibilities of a nonprofit organization.

Guidance

Bring outside experience and community perspective to important organizational decisions.

Accountability

Help ensure resources are used thoughtfully, responsibly and in line with Almost Home’s mission.

Connection

Build relationships with businesses, organizations and neighbors who can strengthen the work.

Board of Directors

People responsible for the mission.

Ami King

Board Member

Ken Agema

Board Member

Jamie Chazinski

Board Member / Executive Director

Kurt Witzel

Board Member

Visible leadership

People should be able to see who is responsible.

That is why leadership, nonprofit status, policies and organizational information are connected throughout this site.