STAFF BIOS

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.

Cailey was hired in June 2024 as the Heartline Program Manager to oversee the Heartline program. She graduated with a business in administration degree from Lincoln Christian University. Cailey is married and enjoys travel to National Parks.

Top Row: Brandi Gerber, Executive Director; Rachel Dreste, Heart House Program Manager; Cailey Northeim, Heartline Program Manager

Bottom Row: Jodi Gerber, Bookkeeper

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