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Brandi has been serving Heartline and Heart House since 2003, serving as both a Resident Assistant, and for eleven years, the Heartline Program Manager. She was promoted to Executive Director in July 2014. Brandi's passion is to provide assistance to those in her community that are facing a crisis. She lives in Eureka with her cats Rosie, Colby & Cherry, enjoys spending time with her nephews and being involved in her church activities.  

Rachel was hired May 2020 as the Heart House Program Manager to oversee the shelter. She graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She has prior experience working with crisis intervention and probation and youth. Rachel is from Washington and enjoys spending her time with her family and her church group.

Janet was hired in June 2022 as the Heartline Program Manager to oversee the Heartline program. She graduated Augustana College with a degree in English and Communications. Janet lives in Eureka with her husband Paul and have 3 grown children and enjoys reading and playing with her 4 grandchildren.

Top Row: Brandi Gerber, Executive Director; Rachel Dreste, Heart House Program Manager; Jodi Gerber, Bookkeeper

Bottom Row: Janet Wilkins

Not pictured, Lucy and Becky serve as Resident Assistance, providing assistance during nights and weekends.