Our Staff

The Coalition is led by a team of talented and dedicated staff and board members, committed to creating pathways to greater stability for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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Dena Wittmann, Ph.D
Executive Director

The Executive Director operates under the direction of the Board of Directors and represents Open Doors Homeless Coalition in the community. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations and coordination activities.

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Patti Guider
Director of Operations

The Director of Operations manages the finances of the organization and serves as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administrator.

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Cathy Pitalo

CoC Planning Coordinator

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Amanda Barnett

Deputy Director of Housing

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Marilyn Brister

Deputy Director of Housing

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Melanie Humphries

CHOICE Coordinator

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Antwon Wells, MSW

Youth Programs Coordinator

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Brittany Hosey

CHOICE Case Manager

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Silvia Bryant, MSHEP

CHOICE Case Manager

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Kiersten Cater

CHOICE Case Manager

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Cindy Fayard

Youth CES Manager

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Shiba Alfatah

CES Specialist - Office Manager

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Meka Andrews

Intake Specialist

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Cathy Pitalo

Lead Case Manager

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Marilyn Brister

Lead Case Manager

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Shiba Alfatah

Intake Coordinator

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Brittany Hosey

Lead Case Manager

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Kiersten Cater

Lead Case Manager

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Amanda Barnett

Lead Case Manager

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Antwon Wells

Case Manager

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Cindy Fayard

Case Manager

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Melanie Humphries

Case Manager

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Silvia Bryant

Case Manager

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Meka Andrews

Lead Case Manager

Case managers outreach to persons who are experiencing homelessness, create housing plans for eligible households based on individualized needs, assist people in accessing community-based resources, and work to empower households to maintain stability and become self-sufficient.

Open Doors Homeless Coalition staff

Board Members

The Board of Directors are elected annually and may serve two three-year terms. The Board of Directors oversee the strategic plan of Open Doors Homeless Coalition and hold the fiduciary responsibility for the organization.

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Charlotte King
Chair

AGJ Systems Networks Business Development Manager

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Stephen Reed
Treasurer

Customer Success Manager at Kloud 7 Business Communications

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Erica Johnson
Secretary

WIOA Youth Project Director at MGCCC

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Ashley Comstock
Board Member

Owner of Coastal Concepts, Lobbyist

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Honora Ruth
Board Member

Systems Improvement Advisor with Community Solutions, BFZ

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Pastor Henry McNeal Sr.
Board Member

Oasis of Faith Church, Retired from department of Veterans Affairs, Retired military Air Force

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Erica Johnson

Lead Case Manager

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Antwon Wells, MSW

Case Manager

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Charlotte King

Case Manager

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Ashley Comstock

Case Manager

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Honora Ruth

Case Manager

 

Are you homeless, or experiencing a

housing crisis in South Mississippi

Call 228-604-2048

If you need other essential services

Call 211