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
Executive Director/Forensic Interviewer
Wendy Gamble
Courtney Hoffmaster
Director of Forensic Interviewing
Assistant Director/Trauma Care Specialist
Kelly Reiff
Forensic Interviewer
Rachel Metzler
Lead Family Advocate
Alyssa Pearson
Executive Assistant/Event Coordinator
Allison Hackman
Family Advocate
Jessie Wyman
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.
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
Board President
Mitch Thompson
Director, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
Board Vice President
Kevin Rider
KDR Enterprises
Nate Pyle
Secretary
Lead Pastor, Christ’s Community Church
Treasurer
Michele Goff
Accounting Manager, AgReliant Genetics LLC
Board Members
Honorable Jerry Barr
Cherish Founder, Superior Court Judge
Tammi Nash
Chief Nursing Officer, Riverview Health
Dan LaReau
Director, Arrive
John Pirics
Crime Scene Investigator, Carmel Police Department
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.
