Staff of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth

Kathleen Boutin, Founder & Director email: kboutin@nphy.org For more than a decade, Kathleen has worked in community and government relations. First at the helm of the Community Relations committee for GE Capital and she spent five years at the Clark County Health District overseeing volunteer services where she honed her skills in public, media, volunteer and donor relations as well as an expert fundraiser and grant writer. She has a bachelor of science degree in business management, and is certified in non-profit management & public speaking. Kathleen is a graduate of the 2003 leadership program of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. She currently volunteers her time and serving on the Advisory Board for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson, and past Treasurer the Arts Council of Henderson. Kathleen was recently appointed to the SNRPC Committee on Homelessness and served two years as Chair of the Nevada Homeless Alliance. Kathleen is a life-long resident of Henderson. She understands the needs of the populations she advocates for, and often mentors young women who share similar life experiences. Over the years, she has worked tirelessly on political issues that are close to her heart. In fact, she is a registered lobbyist in Nevada which has afforded her the opportunity to work on many social and community issues that have helped make southern Nevada a better place to live. Recently she was reappointed as a citizen advisor acting as a liaison between Henderson residents and the city council. Kathleen is a proud mother of a 14 year old son and 10 year old daughter. They enjoy road trips to southern Utah and the central coast of California in their free time.

Matt Hirsch, Executive Director (Successor) email: matt@nphy.org Matt brings to the Partnership over two decades of experience in public policy, corporate management, community-based services and non-profit management. Most recently, Matt served as Director of Operations for Goodwill of Southern Nevada, where he provided leadership for the organization's Logistics, Merchandise Processing and Retail Store Operations. Prior to that, Matt held a management position at Morgan Stanley's headquarters in New York City. Matt has earned a Masters Degree from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a Bachelors Degree from Brown University. Matt moved to Las Vegas with his wife, Magda, in 2004 and is deeply committed to building community in Southern Nevada. He has a passion for leadership, public service and empowering those who need someone to believe in them. In his free time, Matt enjoys traveling, hiking and canyoneering throughout the Southwest.

Larry Lovelett, Director of Community Relations email: llovelett@nphy.org Larry Lovelett is the Director of Community Relations. Larry started working with homeless adolescents in 2001 as a volunteer at the Sanctuary drop-in center. He has extensive experience in street outreach, youth mentoring and volunteer management. He held positions of President and Vice President of the Street Teens organization. Larry has been a resident in Nevada for over six years and is very active in the business community where he has volunteered for different business associations. Larry is the past President of the Summerlin chapter of Le Tip and has been a member of the marketing committee of Associated General Contractors for the last 3 years. Larry has been married to his wife Ellen for 25 years and they have two grown children, Greg 24 and Crystal 21. They both enjoy deep sea fishing, gardening and reading.

Gordon Cvach, Client Programs Manager email: gordon@nphy.org Gordon comes to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth with a varied background in management and leadership that includes volunteer management, customer service, business management, training, corporate security, safety, and service in the U.S. Army. He recently decided to make a career change to social services. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from the University of South Dakota, has conducted graduate studies at North Carolina State University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Originally from South Dakota, Gordon moved to Las Vegas from Denver in 2001 with his family. He has three teenage daughters. Gordon is a member of Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society, and the University Association of Social Work Students. He has been an active member and instructor in the National Ski Patrol for ten years. In his free time, besides snow skiing, he enjoys hiking, camping, and visiting local events.

Tiger Todd, Safe Place Instructor email: tiger@nphy.org or therepairer@earthlink.net A native of Las Vegas, Tiger Todd began working on solutions to homelessness in our valley in 1995. Since that time, he has taught over ten thousand homeless people his simplistic formulas for overcoming life's many challenges. He currently teaches three results-driven classes each week for the Catholic Charities Residential Work Program, including his Hero School. Tiger found another love as a teen communicator and has been in demand at area middle and elementary schools ever since. For the past five years, he has also been privileged to give presentations for The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, the Department of Family and Youth Services (Juvy), The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center for Excellence, the Clark County School District (PAYBAC), and the Mokae Foundation. Discovering the natural fit with The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, Tiger became the Safe Place school instructor in February, 2004. When not speaking, writing, facilitating, or cleaning up from a whirlwind schedule, Tiger spends his time singing, playing basketball, and mentoring.

Melissa Goodwin, Administrative Services Manager email: mgoodwin@nphy.org Melissa Goodwin was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2003 she graduated from Community College High School with Honors. She currently attends the University of Nevada Las Vegas where she is working to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. Her future educational goals include the pursuit of a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Doctorate of Philosophy. Melissa is the recent past Chairperson for the Nevada Governor's Youth Advisory Council. She has participated in several panel discussions during her tenure with NPHY, including "Prevention of Newborn HIV Infection in Nevada" on World AIDS Day 2006 at UNLV and "Saying 'NO' in a Culture of 'YES'" at Area Health Education Center's 2007 Adolescent Sexual Health Summit. When Melissa is not working or attending classes, she may be found volunteering her time with the Las Vegas Youth Volunteers or Camp Anytown Las Vegas, traveling, or baking vegan cupcakes.

Jenna Johnson, HR Manager email: jenna@nphy.org Jenna Johnson is a life-long resident of North Las Vegas. She graduated from Brigham Young University this year with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. Before working for NPHY Jenna worked at a treatment center for teenage girls. She is happily married and enjoys spending her free time with her husband watching sports. She is very active in her church and loves photography, politics and music.

Jeremy Hynds, Case Manager email: jeremy@nphy.org Jeremy Hynds was born and raised in Henderson, NV. He graduated from UNLV in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He also teaches tennis to all ages on the weekends. Jeremy came from the Clark County School District as a substitute teacher. His hobbies are playing tennis, real estate, playing the guitar, and being with loved ones.

Irelynn Klouda, Case Manager email: irelynn@nphy.org Irelynn is a native Texan, but spent the majority of her youth in Las Vegas. She received a bachelor's degree in Art, with a minor in Women's Studies, from SOU in Ashland, Oregon. Some of her previous experience includes: working with teen parents when she was an AmeriCorps member in Portland, Oregon; facilitating outdoor ropes courses with at-risk youth at a YMCA in Scotland; and residential counseling teenage boys at a group home in Las Vegas. When she's not adapting to the daily challenges and rewards of Case Managing at NPHY, Irelynn loves to travel, camp, go out to eat (as she's not much of a cook), read, write, spend time with her favorite (and only) nephew, and try to be a decent human being.

Chris Brooks, House Parent email: chrisbrooks_211@yahoo.com Chris Brooks moved to Las Vegas at age 4, and shortly thereafter entered the Nevada state foster care system. He exited from care at age 19. During his youth, Chris experienced more than 35 placements in foster care. He brings his experiences as a vehicle for making positive changes to the foster care system in Nevada. Chris was recognized by Congressman Jon Porter for his advocacy on behalf of Nevada's foster care community, and was one of the guiding lights in the creation and passage of state legislation that provided for the continued education and support of those children who inhabit the state's foster care community. He served as the Vice President of the National Foster Youth Advisory Council in Washington, D.C and is currently a member of the Child Welfare League of America Public Policy Committee. At age 23, Chris was the youngest person to graduate from the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. He is actively involved in Toastmasters and spends his free time traveling across the state speaking to various civic organizations about his experiences in the Nevada child welfare system. Chris is a part-time college student and aspires to graduate from the UNLV School of Law.

Callyce Carrol email: callyce@nphy.org Callyce Carroll is the drop-in center host. He moved to Las Vegas in 1991 from Inglewood, California. After living in Las Vegas for eleven years, he became a homeless youth. For four years Callyce was in and out of independent living programs, on the street, couch surfing and sleeping in his truck. In 2006 Callyce found the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and entered our independent living/transitional housing program. He successfully exited out and is now in his own stable living environment. Callyce is also an EMT and attending college. Callyce enjoys eating, sports and spending time with his little brother.

Jose Diaz, House Parent email: diazj@faithlutheranlv.org Jose is a part of the street outreach response team, providing youth with 24 hour 7 day a week access from a Safe Place location to a stable living environment. He is also member of the Las Vegas Outreach team, venturing into the community in search of run-a-ways and homeless youth. In addition, he coordinates all community marketing and client street outreach activities for volunteers.