WHO WE ARE

Our staff is full of passionate advocates and trained forensic interviewers all focused on furthering our mission of empowering hope to the children and individuals we serve. Learn more about our staff and the work they do at Cherish!

Meet the Cherish Team

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Executive Director/Forensic Interviewer

Wendy Gamble

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Courtney Hoffmaster

Director of Forensic Interviewing

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Assistant Director/Trauma Care Specialist

Kelly Reiff

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Forensic Interviewer

Rachel Metzler

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Lead Family Advocate

Alyssa Pearson

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Executive Assistant/Event Coordinator

Allison Hackman

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Family Advocate

Jessie Wyman

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The MDT

The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) is the heart of the CAC's response to allegations of a crime. The goal of the MDT is to quickly respond to concerns of child abuse and to determine the best response for the child and family. Our MDT is dedicated to safety and healing for every child and family. The MDT includes law enforcement, The Department of Child Services, prosecution, victim advocacy, medical, and mental health professionals.

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Board of Directors

Our board consists of dedicated leaders from the community who are committed to making the world a better and safer place for everyone.

Executive Officers

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Board President

Mitch Thompson

Director, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)

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Board Vice President

Kevin Rider

KDR Enterprises

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Nate Pyle

Secretary

Lead Pastor, Christ’s Community Church

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Treasurer

Michele Goff

Senior Accounting Manager, GDM Seeds

Board Members

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Honorable Jerry Barr

Cherish Founder, Superior Court Judge

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Tammi Newcomer

Chief Nursing Officer, Riverview Health

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Dan LaReau

Director, Arrive

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John Pirics

Crime Scene Investigator, Carmel Police Department

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Janet Ditslear, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Advisory Board

Greg Loveall

Board Chair

Detective Sergeant- ICAC Task Force

Carmel Police Department

Wendy Gamble

Executive Director, Specialized Forensic Interviewer CST

Board Chair

Cherish Center

Heather Maravilla

Board Member

Region 4 Coalition Coordinator

ITVAP, Indiana Youth Services Association

Malorie Palmer, JD, MSW

Board Member

Staff Attorney, Anti-Trafficking Project

Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

Megan Jessup

Board Member

Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Ascent 121

Mike Haskett

Board Member

Detective

Noblesville Police Department

Stephanie Glover,

Clinical Program Manager, Center of Hope Forensics

MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Board Member

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital

Tami Wanniger

Executive Director

Prevail, Inc.

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