The Charitable Board of New Horizons Ministries is responsible for agency governance and vision casting. We are fortunate to have individuals whose hearts are filled with love and compassion. Opportunities to go beyond their written commitment are vast. Board members serve in a number of direct service and administrative projects that exceed board requirements.

Dave Hill
Commercial Mortgage Banker

Board Anniversary: March 2001

I have worked directly with youth for many years in several different areas and I believe that I have a good understanding of problems that youth face. The intensity of these issues are multiplied by the unique background of the youth NHM serves. As a board member I know my level of contact with these kids will be limited. That does not hinder my desire to contribute to the growth, planning, and implementation of programs that will bring greater continuity to the continuum of care we want to offer these kids.

Pete Hogenson
To Be Updated Soon

For the past two and half years I have been blessed and privileged to serve God by working with a very committed and talented group of paid staff and volunteers who give of themselves in all sorts of ways to help make life better for kids who need love, support, advocacy and spirituality. From my view, they do an amazing job and as a board member I want to do everything I can to help support them in their efforts. New Horizons Ministries is a very special place doing very special things. The presence of the Holy Spirit is everywhere and in everyone there.

David Jennings

Board Anniversary: November 2002

As a Board Member during the early years of New Horizons Ministries and then rejoining the Board in 2002, I have seen NHM grow in size and professionalism, but has done so without losing focus or straying from the mission. New Horizons is truly a place of Christ’s love, not only for the youth, but among the staff and volunteers as well. The commitment of the people at NHM is truly inspirational. I see what we do at NHM as walking humbly in God’s love, speaking to the face of Christ in each youth, and calling them to what he has created them to be. We do that by loving them just as they are, where they are, and making that love tangible. When we do this, the youth we serve are blessed, and we are blessed in return. New Horizons Ministries is very good at what it does, and I am honored to be a part of it.

Susan Jouflas

Board Anniversary: March 2003

I have been committed to serving and praying for homeless youth since the early 1980’s. I volunteered at NHM from 1982-84 working as an outreach volunteer, and later served as core staff for several years while pursuing my Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Washington.

It is a blessing to bring the gifts of prayer and healing to NHM. I love the fact that this ministry is committed to bringing the real and loving presence of Christ to homeless kids who are suffering. My passion is to serve the lost and disenfranchised in our society. My energies are directed towards serving this population as well as the international community through medical and provisional food programs. The spare time I have away from my current position as a Physician’s Assistant is typically spent working at overseas clinics in troubled areas. I attend Sacred Heart Parish in Enumclaw and am married with 4 sons.

Sam Lai
Real Estate Professional/Artist

My first introduction to New Horizons was in the fall of 1999 when my wife and I performed at the Dessert Extravaganza. We were recent graduates of the University of Washington and our hearts were heavy every time we visited the Ave and saw all of the homeless and disenfranchised youth. At the dessert, we were so encouraged to learn that, in one way or another, there were hundreds of people loving and serving these kids in the way of Jesus. We became donors that night and later became self-care volunteers. Over the last 7 years of volunteer staff membership, I was also a part of the first Ministry of Reconciliation Committee. My wife and I have taken an intermission from direct service since our son was born, but I am excited and honored to continue journeying with New Horizons as a member of the board.

Pam Longston
To Be Updated Soon

Joe Paquette
To Be Updated Soon

Derrick Wheeler-Smith

I have always had a heart to be a voice for those who are not being heard. I have a total of 15 years experience in working with what they call "at-risk" youth in Seattle and have enjoyed every moment. In 2001 I came to New Horizons to serve as the Chaplain and many of the young people who came through those doors were faced with obstacles that seemed to them to be insurmountable. I firmly believe that by providing a forum to exercise other parts of their ongoing development we can provide them with the tools to realize their potential and achieve their goals.