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Meet the Staff
Administration
Executive Director:
Melanie Beelen
1996- Present
Email Melanie
ext. 239
Support Staff
Administrative Assistant:
Rhonda Erbes
2008-Present
rhonda@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 225
Financial Director:
Barb Christian
2008-Present
barbc@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 212
Technology/Contracts:
Joshua McAlpine
2007-Present
joshua@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 258
Building and Grounds:
Randy Posthuma
2007-Present
randy@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 229
Receptionist:
Rona Ghee
2010-Present
rghee@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 210
Grants and Communications Coordinator
Greenhouse Program Coordinator:
Danielle Veldman
2010-Present
danielle@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 258
Volunteer
Coordinator:
Sonja Forte
sonja@baxtercommunitycenter.org
2012 - Present
ext. 224
Child Development Center
Interim Program Director:
Kristen
Blumke
Email Kristen
ext. 235
Professional Staff
Infant Room Teacher:
Becky Mlnarik
2012-Present
ext. 236
Infant Room Teacher:
ext. 236
Preschool Room Teacher:
Karla Bajema
2012-Present
ext. 231
Preschool Room Teacher:
Jennifer Bryanaert
2012-Present
ext. 231
Preschool Room Teacher:
Raven Dilworth
2012-Present
ext. 231
Preschool Room Teacher:
Acacia Beelen
2004-Present
ext. 231
Toddler Room Teacher:
Wanda Nelson
2008-Present
ext. 232
Toddler Room Teacher:
Latisha Salley
2012-Present
ext. 232
Support Staff:
Joanna Maeweather
ext. 231
Bethany Levi-Sims
ext. 231
Office Manager:
Joanie Rosema
joanier@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 214
Cook:
Jessica Snell
ext. 231
Wholistic Health Clinic
Supervisor/Counselor:
Rosie Saverson-Hair
ext. 216
Professional Staff
Pediatric Registered Nurse:
Sandy Ten Hove
sandyt@baxtercommunitycenter.org
2010-Present
ext. 215
Family RN:
Linda Schrotenboer
2010-Present
ext. 220
Family Medical Assistant:
Irene East
2012-Present
ext. 220
Family Medical Assistant:
Rochelle
Jones
2012-Present
ext. 220
Dental Hygienist:
Twyla Vander Lugt
2012-Present
ext. 223
Dental Assistant:
Cindy Neuendorff
2009-Present
ext. 223
WIC Clerk:
Rochelle Jones
2012-Present
wic@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 241
Support Staff
Medical Receptionist:
Chawntele Flowers
2009-Present
clinic@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 218
Dental Receptionist:
Deb Smith
2010-Present
dental@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 223
Marketplace
Marketplace Coordinator:
Genika Horton
2010-Present
Email Genika
ext. 217 (intake) ext. 257 (office)
Mizizi Maji Mentoring Program
Mentoring Program
Director:
Sharon LaChapelle
2004-Present
Email Sharon
ext. 233
Support Staff
Threads Coordinator:
Erica Millbrooks
ext. 232
Board of Directors
Cle Jackson, President
Mark McAleenan, Vice President
Cathy Calveneau, Secretary
Jeremy Louters, Treasurer
Akuorkor Addy
John Apol
Melanie Beelen
Amy Borst
Michael Lamfers
James Peterson
Lisa Smith
Arnie Smithalexander
Dan T. Vos
“My favorite part of mentoring is that we always learn something new.”
- Maleeka Conley, Mentoring Student
“The mentoring program has helped me to break down the stereotypes that I harbored without even knowing it…”
- Anne Cassard, Mentor
“I choose to be a mentor because I think it’s important that our kids have role models and support…”
- Shayon Smith, Mentor
“Women getting together and accomplishing something is really one of the best parts…”
- Nancy Barnhart, Threads Teacher since 2000
“The Threads project provides students with self esteem. It tells them, ‘You can do something if you put your mind to it.’”
- Erica Millbrook, Threads Project Coordinator
“The best part of coming to Baxter is sewing class. I get to make my creations.”
- Ivory, Threads Student
“Beyond serving obvious physical needs in the community, people know they can count on Baxter…”
- Tammy Beckering, Volunteer
“I know that if I have an emergency, I can just walk through the door, and someone is there to help me.”
- Mrs. Willa Alexander, Adult Clinic Client
“We cherish [our son's] safety and security while we are at work and he is being cared for at Baxter Child Care.”
- Luke and Andrea Robinson, Child Development Center Parents
“Baxter offers their children nurturing care to help them feel safe and secure, and a planned curriculum to engage them in learning.”
- Jennifer Griffith, Kent County Regional 4C
“If I could choose one word to describe this environment, it would be ‘friendly.’”
- Michelle Mitchell, Marketplace Pantry Client
“This has transformed the way I spend money. Now I know that everything under heaven belongs to God.”
- Hazel Lewis, Freedom in Your Finances Class Participant
“What I love most about volunteering at the Marketplace is working with the people. ”
- Amber Hora, Marketplace Volunteer