Casa Q Staff
Shannon Darrell
Executive Director
Shannon was born and raised in Albuquerque and enjoys traveling, gardening, and most of all, spending time with her two teenagers and wife.
Jericha Lee
Program Director
My name is Jericha, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I take pride in my identity as an African American lesbian woman. Originally from Missouri, I moved to New Mexico in pursuit of education and employment. I have a bachelor's degree in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University and have started my masters coursework. I am employed as the house manager at Casa Q. I truly enjoy the work that we do and the youth that we work with are uniquely special. I'm an avid Star Trek fan and write and produce music. I have a 15 year old son who absolutely holds my heart in his hands.
Jessica
Development Director
Jessica Timm is the new Development Director for Casa Q! Jessica was born and raised in Albuquerque, where she earned a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications from UNM. She worked as a magazine journalist for seven years until 2020, when she decided she wanted to pursue her lifelong passion for helping others and began working in the non-profit sector. Jessica worked in development and marketing positions at two other non-profits before joining the team at Casa Q. She loves all things Halloween, and enjoys doing cosplay and makeup in her spare time. Jessica also enjoys reading, traveling, going on long walks, going to movies, and watching baking shows at home with her husband, dog, and two cats!
Rosa
Case Manager
Rosa Osegueda(she/her/ella) works with Casa Q as an overnight client advocate. A little about her, she studied and received a Baccalaureate in Social Work and is working on completing a Masters through New Mexico Highlands University. Her experience is tailored to crisis intervention management; working with youth/young adults, and those who are vulnerable, and oppressed within a strength-based approach but continues to utilize new learned methods and approaches. She has worked with different age ranges in populations ranging from Y/YA into the Gariatric community. She enjoys seeing people become empowered by their own strengths and changes. She loves to read and engage in different forms of art and binge watch shows with her daughter or really anything to do with quality family time.
Kat
Client Advocate
Kat She/Her, They/Them is an Indigenous Youth and Family Centered Social Worker with a BSW and full time MSW/MBA Graduate Student at NMHU where she focuses her studies and practice in multi-generational family centered care for BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and Diverse populations. She strives to walk alongside New Mexico families and communities offering resources and wrap-around services for people experiencing substance use and addiction, Housing insecurities, and systems navigation while utilizing harm reduction strategies, trauma and crisis response, culturally centered care, mentoring and advocacy.
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Bella
Client Advocate
Hi, I'm Bella! I'm a transfem woman from Rio Rancho, originally from southern Colorado until I moved to New Mexico before starting high school. I love to read, write, watch TV/movies, play video and tabletop games, cook, hang out with friends, and perform as a drag artist. I graduated from UNM in 2018 with a dual major in Interpretation communications and English Writing. I have past experience as a caretaker for physically and developmentally disabled individuals. I live with my girlfriend and our orange tabby cat, Bob. My main goal at this point in my life is to help others who really need love and support, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community, in a sufficient and impactful way.
Lizz
Case Manager
Lizz (they/she) is a case manager who approaches the work of spending everyday with queer and trans youth from the perspective of a former recreational organizer. Because she spends most of her free time engaging in queer sports and recreation, she enjoys sharing activities as ways to process emotion holistically. She understands that suicide prevention starts with the provision of basic needs like housing. As a mentor in the home, she then uses principles of harm reduction to create brave spaces for youth to lead their own way into adulthood.
Joelle
Client Advocate
Joelle (she/they) is a trans woman with a passion for helping others. She graduated from SUNY Oneonta with an English degree, and is entering graduate school to begin a program in social work. Her background in a wide range of fields and workplaces has prepared her to work with youth and adults in a compassionate and professional manner. Joelle enjoys running, hiking, reading, film, music, and videogames/tabletop in their free time. She lives with her partner along with their two cats and dog.
Amanda
Client Advocate
Amanda (she/her) is currently in school finishing her Bachelor’s of Social Work. She is joining Casa Q as a social work intern. She lives in town with her husband and small dog, Jazz. In her free time she enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She also spends time volunteering as a community organizer for a progressive activist organization. She is passionate about helping her local community and bringing people together.
Anjo
Client Advocate
My name is Anjo. I navigate the world as a black queer non-binary woman. I am a transplant to New Mexico, but have called this place home for the last 11 years. My family resides in different parts of the United States but my family is originally from Kansas City, Missouri. I love all things creative from writing and singing to making music. I also love to engage in self-study of philosophy, folkloric superstitions, and spiritual practices. Outside of my hobbies, I enjoy spending time with friends/chosen fam/family, eating delicious food and coffee, traveling, and resting.
Kai
Client Advocate
My name is Kai. I am a queer, first-generation Chicanx student at the University of New Mexico studying Environmental Planning & Design with a concentration in community transformation and placemaking. I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska. I have been a part of various grassroots organizations across states since my early teens. These experiences in organizing helped me find my passion for being of use and helping others. In my spare time, I volunteer in a local Harm Reduction organization. I hope to continue organizing with my degree into the future, helping the community build the world they want to see around them.
Anami
Client Advocate
Bio coming soon!
Meg
Client Advocate
Bio coming soon!
Julie
Client Advocate
Bio coming soon!
