Our Team

Krystal Raines, Executive Director

Krystal Raines began as the Executive Director of Hospitality House for Women in March of 2024. She has been working in family and child advocacy for over 10 years and is passionate about Hospitality House's mission and work to end family violence. 

Lynn McClure, Assistant Director

Lynn McClure works closely with all shelter advocates to carry out the day to day happenings at the shelter. She supports the director through maintaining organization and communication within the HHFW staff. As a member of our team since 2019, she enjoys taking time to talk to guests and help them figure out their path in life as they move forward.

Belinda Small-Riddle, Family Advocate

Belinda has been a member of the HHFW team since 2013. She provides case planning for women and children in the shelter pertaining to housing, employment, school enrollment, parenting, medicaid, food stamps, temporary assistance for needy families and referrals as needed.

Michelle Corntassel, Financial Operations Coordinator

Michelle supports the operations of our organization through bookkeeping, HR management, budgeting and grant management. She loves getting to work with each staff member on our team toward a common goal. She has worked with us since fall of 2019.

Yasmeen Santillan, Legal Advocate

Yasmeen assists victims who suffer from domestic violence obtain a Temporary Protective Order through the court while also providing resources from Hospitality House. She helps guide survivors through their civil process. She loves engaging with people of different backgrounds, understanding what difficulties they may face and discerning how we can help. Yasmeen has been a member of the team since fall of 2021.

Caroline Groce, Prevention & Outreach Coordinator

Caroline acts as a liaison between HHFW and the Rome community through social media outreach, website management, and community partnerships. Caroline loves that her work supports and empowers women and their children while engaging the community in the incredible mission of Hospitality House. She joined the team in spring of 2023.

Angela Sanchez, Latin X Outreach & Access Coordinator

Angela is our first staff member fully dedicated to serving Rome’s Latin X community! She is passionate about wellness (mind, body, and spirit), leadership, finance, administration, customer service, and education. Angela believes love plays a crucial role in helping people balance their careers, finances, and personal lives, and this belief aligns well with her work at Hospitality House. She joined the team in spring of 2024.

Jessica McAdams, Child Advocate

Jessica provides parent education and support on child development and the importance of parent-child interaction through individual and group parenting sessions. She conducts child assessments, refers children to services, and facilitates Rainbows for All Children grief support group. She loves working with families and providing support and education so that the moms in the program have the tools they need to succeed.

Our Board

Chair: Kirsten Taylor

Elizabeth Davis

Jennifer McClure

JoAnn Moss

Leigh Patterson

Brett Slayton

Shane Walley

Misty Smith

Brooks Mathis

Raquel Luna

Jenny Bojo

Lee Niedrach

Dale Carroll

Jim Orr

Georgia Burns

Mary Sib Banks

Jeff Jones

Jim Little

Shaylan Johnson

Jennifer Kelley