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
WHO WE ARE
Executive Director/Forensic Interviewer
Wendy Gamble
Courtney Hoffmaster
Forensic Interview Program Director
Assistant Director/Trauma Care Specialist
Kelly Reiff
Forensic Interviewer
Rachel Metzler
Lead Family Advocate
Alyssa Pearson
Executive Assistant/Event Coordinator
Allison Hackman
Family Advocate
Alex Turkupolis
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
Tammi Nash
Chief Nursing Officer, Riverview Health
Board Vice President
Mitch Thompson
Director, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
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
Kevin Rider
KDR Enterprises
Dan LaReau
Director, Arrive
Allison Nicholson
Operations Manager, Ruoff Music Center
Angela Adle
Fishers Police Department
John Pirics
Crime Scene Investigator, Carmel Police Department