sharlene m. dominick
Founder/Executive Director
Her crossroads came at 21 when Sharlene met the Lord. The Lord met her in rehab. Walked with her in the streets during homelessness, equipped her in crack houses and ministered to her in jail! Clean since 2-2-1998, she is blessed with a wonderful marriage and delightful children. She’s earned a BS in Human Services and MSOL (Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership) from Geneva College. She is a published author of three devotionals (I Love Jesus, But I’m a Mess; My Pain Fuels My Purpose; and Faith & Recovery; It’s All Good) and a compellation called: Chronicles of a Soldier-My Journey to Wholeness. She has worked in Ministry/ Human Service field with many special populations (addicted women, adjudicated and addicted youth, homeless youth and young adults, Family Based Therapy and Urban ministry) for 20 years. Sharlene’s personal mission statement is: “To serve God by meeting the needs of people!” She is a “Survivor Leader” and lives out the promise of God’s faithfulness to work through all things- EVANGLIST.
kimberly lee
Secretary
Kimberly Lee RN, BSN is native Pittsburgher and University of Pittsburgh Alum. Her career expands over 26 years of professional Registered Nurse practice in Labor and Delivery, Adult and Neonatal Critical Care, and Neurological Surgery. She is currently practicing as Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Liver Transplant at the Starzl Transplantation Inbstitute of UPMC. She is an ordained minister from Petra International Ministries and leads a social engagement ministry called “Boots on the Ground” to serve homeless and underserved populations in the Pittsburgh Region.
Mark guy
Mark is a long-time resident of the North Side, having moved into the Fineview Neighborhood in 1994 with his family. He and his wife Christine have reared their three children, who are now all grown, in that neighborhood as an intentional way to seek exposure to, and community with, people who were different than themselves. This move was also connected to co-founding the North Side Christian Health Center, which now operates on Middle Street. Moving into the North Side and practicing medicine there are expressions of their family’s calling and desire to bring caring action that promotes justice, community and whole person development grounded in a transforming, personal relationship with God.
Mark has practiced as a family physician in the community for some time, and although he now spends the majority of his time in an executive leadership position with AHN, still has the chance to be part of clinical work treating drug and alcohol addiction at a MAT clinic on Federal Street. Medication Assisted Treatment is part of a holistic approach to Substance Abuse Disorder, seeks to bring pharmacology, physiology, behavioral health and social services to bear on the disease of addiction.
Mark is also seeking certification as a Spiritual Director. He is part of a two-year program to develop skills and an understanding of what it means to companion people in their growth in Christ. Participating in this course stems from a more recent realization that there is a lot of mystery and many unanswered questions in life.
For hobbies, Mark likes to go for a run, get on his bike, putz in the yard, or travel with his family.
TOM YARGO
I moved to Pittsburgh from Youngstown, Ohio in 1980. I moved to Pittsburgh to begin my Paralegal career and for 16 years worked for some of the best Real Estate and Estate & Trust Attorneys in Pittsburgh. My professional passion turned to real estate and I became a licensed salesperson in 1985. In 2003 I became a licensed Associate Broker and manage a City Office for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. My career has been rewarding in so many ways but I am always mindful that housing is a basic human need and still the American Dream. Whatever the dream, everyone needs a place, and address to call home. We have a slogan at Howard Hanna HOME HAPPENS HERE. I like to think that my work with Garden Home Ministries will extend this belief and commitment. This opportunity to work with Garden Home Ministries in creating safe, beautiful homes for women in need is not only an opportunity for me but an obligation to do so.
COREY WESTERHOFF
Treasurer
I was born in Chicago but spent most of my early years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. However, I have Western Pennsylvania roots, and always felt as though it was “home” and where I really belonged. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and I went on to obtain a Master’s in Health Administration from Penn State. Since then, I have worked for 25 years in healthcare finance, first for George Washington University’s medical faculty and currently for Allegheny Health Network. I thoroughly enjoy helping people whether it be Christmas toy drives, fund raising or simple acts of kindness. My wife, Megan and I live in the north hills and I have two children. My son is a sophomore in college and my daughter is in her senior year of high school. I enjoy cooking, traveling, watching my kid’s sporting events and spending time with family and friends.
Heather Davidson
Heather is a dedicated nonprofit professional with 15 years of experience in the field. She began her career as a case manager working with vulnerable families. She realized many gaps in our systems of care that prevent our families from being successful. Heather has worked in government affairs, program development, and research to find solutions to our community’s greatest needs. She has a passion for creating impactful programs to make our communities stronger.