New Pathways Staff

Executive Director

Mary holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with dual majors in Human Services and Psychology with an emphasis in Social Work and Substance Abuse. She has over 25 years of experience working in social services and management.   Mary’s career at New Pathways started in 2004, since she has helped hundreds of families and over 1,000 children to go home again.

Capital Campaign Manager

My name is Chris Miller, and I recently joined the New Pathways staff, as the Capital Campaign Manager, for HOPE LIVES HERE. My love for faith, family and friends motivates me to enjoy doing good for others. I look forward, with hope, to working with the Capital Campaign Committee and the New Pathways staff to better serve our families with children to rebuild their lives.

I enjoyed a most fulfilling career in education, I loved teaching, and will forever treasure the memories.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Jennifer has over twenty years of experience working in the office administrative field. She has experience in early childhood, publications, marketing communications and outreach. Jenny and her family moved to the Rush City area in 2010, where she has served on many committees, specializing in fundraising, marketing, and connecting with the community. Giving back to others is a passion for her.

Supportive Housing Program – Program and Case Manager

Julie is a Licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the human services field. Julie holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree and enjoys helping others overcome challenging circumstances so they can reach their fullest potential in life.

Supportive Housing Case Manager

My name is Amy Walcheski and I recently joined the New Pathways Team as a Supportive Housing Case Manager.

I have been working in the Mental Health and Housing/Human Services field for over 20 years because I love to help people. I have an associate degree in human services, and I am a Mental Health Practitioner.

I also have three children, 2 boys and one girl and my very first grandson that is due in May 2024. I am excited to be part of the New Pathways team and look forward to helping many people achieve all of their future housing and life goals in the best way I can.

Path to Home Shelter Program (Cambridge) - Program/Case Manager

My name is Charlotte Stresemann, I joined New Pathways after working the last 6 years in the health and human field. My background is working with substance abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking survivors. I look forward to helping families find and build a support network to help them sustain permanent housing.

I have two children and have lived in the community for over 10 years.  

Path to Home Shelter Program (Cambridge) – Client Services Advocate

Jen has been involved with New Pathways in various ways since 2002. She has lived in the Cambridge area off and on since 2001. Over the last 9 years, she has worked at a group home. Jen was a missionary and went to several Central and South American countries. 

Path to Home Shelter Program (Cambridge) - Client Services Advocate

Description coming soon!

Path to Home Shelter Program (Cambridge) – Center Maintenance/Driver

William has been a part of the New Pathways family for a long time. He was a volunteer driver and is always offering help when he can. William, his wife and two children moved to Minnesota from Alabama in 2012. He loves to spend time with his family and fishing!