Wendy first joined Simpson Housing Services as a Case Manager in 1998, and has been the Director of Programs since 2006. Wendy is dedicated to housing and supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Before coming to Simpson, she was an advocate at the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul, MN and volunteered for the Christian Appalachian Project in Kentucky.
She has a BA in Psychology and English from Wartburg College and an MA in Organizational Leadership from St. Catherine’s University. She was the 2007 recipient of the Bruce Vento Award for Distinguished Service, and is a community leader on efforts to end homelessness, serving on committees of Heading Home Hennepin and other local initiatives.
In her free time, Wendy likes to ride her scooter, spend time with friends and family, read, and garden.
Wendy has been with SHS since 1998.