Our Dedicated Team
The Amy Center is powered by a dedicated team of staff, board members, and volunteers who are committed to making a positive impact for children in the communities we serve. Our team members bring a diverse range of skills, compassion, personal experiences, and expertise, that work together to support our mission and vision.
Michaela Wharton
Executive Director
Skyler Ayer
MDT Coordinator/Lead Interviewer
Ariana Lam-Vaughn
Intake Coordinator/Interviewer
Maranda Kilmurray
Forensic Interviewer/Advocate
Tammy Rednour
Senior Advocate
Courtney Durham
Administrative Asst./Bookkeeper
Madison Launay
Prev. Educator (PreK-4th)/ Advocate
Sheyenne Fields
Prevention Educator (5th-12th)
Reginald "Reggie"
Therapy Dog
Our Board of Directors -
generous and dedicated individuals, community servants, business leaders, and educators that represent each county we serve and the mission we hold dear.
Founder & Chairman of the Board - Dennis Schulz
President - Mark Simmons
Vice President - Cindy Draege
Secretary - Sherry Williams
Treasurer - Brian Harland
Ex-Officio - Nat Shook, United Way of South Central IL Exec. Dir.
Jane Richardson
Joyce Carson
Ruth Bryson
Jefferson Co. Sheriff, Jeff Bullard
Kendra Herman
Our Volunteers - The Amy Center Ambassadors
Kalynn Bonifacius - Jefferson/Washington Co.
Caitlin Simmons - Clay Co.
Jayda Owens - Marion Co.
Summer Hobson - Jefferson Co.
Kathryn Holstlaw - Clay/Marion Co.
Lora Barker - Jefferson/Wayne/Hamilton Co.
Marissa Nix - Marion Co.
Angela Easley - Marion Co.
Mallorie Hendrix - Jefferson Co.
Lora Phillips - Hamilton/Jefferson Co.
Paul & Heather Todd - Washington/Clinton Co.
Jamie & Jesse Vineyard - Hamilton Co.
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