The Families Moving Forward staff includes six professional positions. In addition, from time to time the staff includes part-time support personnel who work in the Day Center during early morning and weekend hours.

Leslie Frost, Executive Director

Leslie is a J.D. Graduate of Macalester College and University of Minnesota Law School. Volunteer for Families Moving Forward since 1993, including six years as volunteer member of the Board. Experienced with nonprofit organizations, volunteer programs and fundraising. On staff since October 2002.

Rachel Babbitt, LSW, Program Director

Experienced with youth and families in crisis. On staff since May 2003.

Kate Van Schyndle, LSW, Emergency Shelter Social Worker

Graduate of the College of St. Catherine with a degree in Social Work.  In staff since April 2008.

Yvette Jefferson, Housing Program Coordinator

Experienced with families in crisis due to domestic violence and homelessness. On staff since February 1997.

Annie Wells, Brandes Place Services Coordinator, Self-Sufficient Families Case Manager and Emergency Shelter Family Advocate

Experienced with families in emergency shelter. On staff since May 2004.

Tracey J. Crary, Development Associate

Experienced with grass-roots fundraising and communications. On staff since January 2007.