Meet the Team

Get to know the skilled and passionate team at Community Partnership.

Our dedicated professionals and passionate case workers are here to maximize resources to develop and deliver a wide range of services that improve the lives of individuals, children, and families, while building strong neighborhoods & communities in Southeast Missouri.

Meet the people making a difference.

Directors, Program Managers, and Administrative Staff

  • Dr. Melissa Stickel

    Executive Director

  • Calvin Garner

    Director of Housing Operations

  • Christian Freeman

    YHDP Compliance Specialist

  • Amanda Statler

    YouthBuild Program Director

  • Ben Bostic

    Training & Development Coordinator

  • Dr. Sarah Tlapek

    Director of Community Research

  • Bonnie Pickel

    Administrative Support Profesional

  • Amanda Wooten

    LEAP Program Coordinator

  • Laire Valentine

    CoC Youth Program Specialist

  • Norma Sanders

    Support Services Coordinator

  • Quinton Roberts

    Director of Community Development

  • Shana Lynn

    Communications Director

  • Jessica Fox

    Office Manager

  • Pati Carr

    Director of Workforce Initiatives

  • Jared Chandler

    Director of Special Initiatives

  • Erin Gresham

    Finance Assistant

  • Amy Loomis-McDonald

    THRIVE Birth to Five Program Director

  • Alice DePree

    Alice DePree

    Administrative Support