Our Team

Krystal Raines, Executive Director

Krystal 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.

Jessica McAdams, Program Advocate

Jessica works closely with all Hospitality House staff members to carry out the day to day happenings at the shelter and on the outreach team. She supports grant activities, shelter operations, and case management. As a member of our team since summer 2024, Jessica loves working with families and providing support and education so that the moms in the program have the tools they need to succeed.

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.

Kim Harrell, Shelter Manager

Kim supports day to day shelter operation to make sure the women and families we serve have everything they need! She is the contact for all things maintenance, shelter upkeep, room decor, and more. With a background in nonprofit work and management, Kim joined the team in fall of 2024.