top of page

Team

Staff

IMG_0017_edited_edited_edited_edited_edi

Jennifer Johnson-Dungey

Parent Leader & Training

Development Manager

 Jennifer helps advance NFSN’s trainings by developing and facilitating trainings, strengthening curriculum and learning resources, and supporting trainers and parent leaders across the country.

Contact Jennifer if you need help with:

  • NFSN trainings, materials, or curriculum

  • Becoming or staying connected as a Certified Standards Trainer

  • Trainer groups, renewals, or training details

IMG_2974.jpg

Robyn Shemwell

Operations & Membership Manager

Robyn strengthens NFSN’s operations by managing systems, data, resources, and event support so members, trainers, and staff have what they need to stay connected and organized.

Contact Robyn if you need help with:

  • Questions about current membership

  • Getting NFSN emails, announcements, or website tools

  • Signing up for webinars, trainings, or other events

18F73024-7C1B-4F10-8901-B841CCFCA543_edi

Julie Matusick

Co-Executive Director 

Operations &  Engagement

Julie helps turn NFSN’s vision into practical strategy, strong systems, and meaningful engagement opportunities so the organization can grow sustainably and Member Networks feel connected and supported.

Contact Julie if you need help with:

  • Member Network presentations or engagement opportunities

  • NFSN’s membership strategy, development, or member events 

  • Planning, budgeting, or how NFSN works day-to-day

Brenda McChesney

Co-Executive Director  Strategy & Impact

Brenda leads NFSN’s big-picture planning and helps grow family support work and  FRC research across the country.

Contact Brenda if you need help with:

  • Starting or growing FRCs or Networks

  • Advancing research, evaluation, and impact 

  • How NFSN can support your organization through coaching, consultation, and technical assistance

Brenda Photo.jpg

Fiscal, Planning, Data & Communication Consultants

 Michael makes sure NFSN’s money and payments are handled clearly and carefully.

Contact Michael if you need help with:

  • Invoices, payments, or reimbursements

  • Contracts, forms, or W-9s

Michael Jones.PNG

Michael A. Jones

Fiscal & Planning Consultant

image0 (1).jpeg

Pei-Ling Lue

Communication Consultant

Brandi Nelson_headshot 2023.jpg

Brandi Nelson 

Data & Planning Consultant

Trainers, Technical Assistance, & Parent Leader Consultants

Headshot.jpeg

Teri Haymond

Master Trainer & 

Curriculum Development Consultant

VHowey headshot 7-24.jpg

Virginia Howey

FRC Development Consultant

IMG-20250908-WA0010(1) (1).jpg

Yazmil Soriano

Parent Leader Trainer

Shaumbay Fuller  Parent Lead Lived Experience Leader  Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Shaumbay Fuller

Parent Leader Consultant

MCarter.png

Mayra Brown

Master Trainer

IMG_20210816_153432681_BURST000_COVER_TOP~2.jpg

Debbie Comstock

Master Trainer

Mickey Axtell-Mauck.jpeg

Mickey Axtell-Mauck 

Kinship Leader Trainer

mdoyleprofessional pic.jpg

Maria Doyle

Master Trainer

CLopinski 6-28-23.jpeg

Carol Lopinski

Master Trainer

Jones_T_HShot_2023.jpg

Tecoria Jones

Parent Leader Consultant

Training & Operations Support

imagejpeg_0_edited_edited_edited.jpg

Cheryl Dion

 

IMG_3589_edited_edited_edited_edited_edi

Katie Johnston

 

Melica Headshot.jpeg

Melica Wiley

 

bottom of page