Our Team

Mackenzie Hand

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mackenzie is a true Salemite. She attended local elementary, middle and high schools - graduating from West Salem High School in 2015. She attended the University of Oregon after - graduating in 2019 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Journalism. Mackenzie was most recently employed by the Oregon Department of Corrections, working both in the fiscal area and case management. Before coming to Grace House, Mackenzie was a correctional counselor at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. Although she attended the University of Oregon, she grew up in a house that bled orange and black. Mackenzie and her family are huge baseball fans, which led them to travel to every Major League Baseball park in the United States! Mackenzie’s parents have always encouraged her to see the world through lenses outside of her own, and baseball has always laid an unexpected, yet beautiful, foundation for doing just that. Baseball to Mackenzie is a testament to life, to family, to love. All things she feels extremely passionate about. At the end of the day, as Bob Goff says, “Love does”. Love always wins.
EMAIL: e.dir@ghsalem.com
Kimberly

CASE MANAGER
Our wonderful Case Manager, comes to Grace House with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Kim is a veteran of the US Army in which she served honorably for 10 years. She is a survivor of Military Sexual Trauma, addiction, homelessness, and prison. An inspiration to everyone who encounters her, Kim uses her experiences to connect with and minister to each woman who comes to Grace House. Her experiences have equipped her to fill the role of Case Manager with grace, joy, wisdom and passion.
Kim’s life verse is Philippians 4:13 and her dog, Sir Dudley, is her little best friend. Grace House is honored to have Kim as an integral part of the team!
EMAIL: knowlin@ghsalem.com
sara

OFFICE MANAGER
Our Office Manager is a valuable asset to our team. From donations to keeping our wifi up and running, Sara does it all. Grace House could not run efficiently without the valuable work that Sara brings to the table. As a graduate herself, Sara understands what it’s like to be a resident at Grace House and she holds a special relationship with each person that walks through the doors. Grace House relies on Sara’s expertise and joy each day.
EMAIL: info@ghsalem.com
Carole Jean

HOUSE MANAGER
Carole Jean was born and raised in Hayward, California, and spent her school years in central California and Eugene/Springfield, Oregon. She has been involved with the Women at the Well Grace House for nearly nine years. She was a client twice, a volunteer, the first graduate from Grace House to become a Board Member, and has now been our House Manager for the past two years. Carole Jean brings warmth and love to our house and she cares deeply about the role she plays in our organization. She enjoys a fresh cup of coffee in the morning, and in the evening she loves sitting in the yard, admiring the trees and flowers. Carole Jean loves her hobbies, which include: reading historical novels, journaling, and writing letters to her wonderful son and his family. She also enjoys landscaping and gardening, which we are so grateful for! Carole Jean loves the simple things in life, and we are just so blessed to have her.