Kenneth G. Russell - Executive Director
ken@anotherwayvt.org
Ken Russell was born in Vermont and lived in the Bay Area in California for 20 years. He has worked on racial justice and police practices, on homelessness and on prison reform and abolition. He is an ally of the psychiatric survivor movement.. He’s eager to see Another Way blossom as an oasis for our community’s most vulnerable individuals facing mental health and life challenges, in seeing people come together to achieve our greatest potential, together.
Lori Demers - Kitchen Coordinator
lori@anotherwayvt.org
Hello my name is Lori Demers, and this is my story.
I came to Vermont 3 years ago in November. When I arrived, I was homeless. I spent a week or so at the overflow shelter at Bethany Church. I called Good Samaritan Haven everyday until I secured a bed there. I was at Good Samaritan approximately 1 year. I was then sent to The Nest which was another form of shelter. After about 1 1/2 years, I finally secured a place to live and I also purchased a car, and a job here at Another Way, The main purpose of this story is to show people if they put their mind towards a goal, it can be accomplished.
Julia Garcia - Shift Worker
julia@anotherwayvt.org
Julia is a psychiatric survivor passionate about the peer support model as a way to directly support local communities. After spending most of her adolescence and early adulthood in psychiatric treatment, she is so excited to be in a place in her journey where she can support those who have experienced similar challenges. Julia is a mental health and disability advocate and is so grateful to be able to do this work at Another Way.
Michelle Thomas - Shift Worker
Michelle is a domestic violence survivor who originates from the New York/New Jersey area. She came to Vermont in 2022 fleeing domestic violence, and has since become a wonderful, hardworking member of our community. She is grateful for the space that Another Way has given her to get back on her feet after such a difficult situation. She is passionate about recovery from alcoholism, peer support, and her precious dog, Hope.
Cindy Gauthier - Kitchen Coordinator