The Team


Founder & President
I was 20 years old and had been living in Washington, D.C., for three months when desperation led me to contemplate suicide. My days were spent drinking, doing drugs, and…

HER Model Co-Creator
Melissa Kubacki, LCSW-C has been involved with HER Resiliency Center since its inception in 2015. As a clinical social worker with experience in community mental health and trauma-informed care, Melissa…


DC Program Manager
Rynel is a 4th Generation Washingtonian. Rynel possesses nearly a decade of successful experience in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Rynel specializes in project and program management and is skilled…

Baltimore Program Manager
Pam is a loving mother of four who began her journey at HER Resiliency Center in 2021. As HER’s Baltimore Program Manager, Pam has used the skills she has developed…


DC Skills & Strengths Facilitator

Administrative & Special Projects Fellow


Baltimore Skills & Strengths Facilitator
Ariel Keene is a worldly woman who loves to travel, having traveled the globe before bringing her talents to HER Resiliency Center in 2022 as a Skills & Strengths Facilitator.…

Baltimore Skills & Strengths Facilitator
Shelby brings an abundance of passion and a service mindset to her role at HER. Shelby comes to the organization after fulfilling roles such as a teacher, program associate and…

Outreach Associate

Board of Directors


Founder & President
Natasha is the founder of HER Resiliency Center (HER), an organization dedicated to supporting and guiding vulnerable young women ages 18-25 to becoming self-sufficient, independent adults. Prior to founding HER,…

Secretary
Pamela brings to HER almost 30 years of experience in one of the most challenging, rewarding and respected positions: nurturing and raising two amazing daughters. Along the way, Pam developed…

Treasurer
Glenn is a Senior Partner with the law firm of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP where he specializes in real estate, tax planning, multifamily affordable housing and community development. Mr. Miller’s…

Veronica is the Chief Operating Officer for the National Abortion Federation (NAF). She is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization’s internal operations. Prior to joining NAF, Ms. Jones…