Leadership & Staff

At Catholic Charities, our team is passionate about providing an unmatched level of care to all we have the privilege to serve. Our team is comprised of hard-working, dedicated professionals who are committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of our clients. 

Mike Sheehy

Executive Director

515-237-5053Contact Mike

Kelyn Anker, MNM

Director of Programs, Central Iowa

515-237-5095Contact Kelyn

Kirstin Hill, SHRM-CP

Director of Human Resources and Operations

515-237-5096Contact Kirstin

John Huynh, D.Min.

Director of Social Justice

515-237-5006Contact John

Bobbi Jo Smith

Director of Development and Marketing

515-237-5064Contact Bobbi Jo

Dema Abu-Assaf

Program Manager, Refugee Services

515-237-5025Contact Dema

Kendall Begnoche

Marketing Manager

515-237-5022Contact Kendall

Micah Julius

Program Manager, Shelter and Housing

515-282-1235Contact Micah

Jenn Martindale

Operations & Compliance Manager

515-237-5019Contact Jenn

Emily Klisares

Community Relations Manager

515-237-5078Contact Emily

Tom Leto

Program Manager, Food Pantry

515-262-7290Contact Tom

Carrie Potter

Program Manager, Shelter and Housing, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

712-256-2059Contact Carrie

Nelcy Vargas

Program Manager, Victim Services and Outreach, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

712-256-2059Contact Nelcy