Meet Our Leadership Team
Maureen Wyhs
Executive Director/RN
Maureen has an Associate Degree in Banking, and a B.A. in Health Art.
Maureen worked at OSF for 19 years as a Medical/Surgical nurse and then carried her experience over to St. Joseph as a Home Care Manager.
Her employment with the McLean County Health Department afforded her the opportunity to work with all age groups including pre/postnatal and infant clients. “Being a home care manager enabled me to help HoH grow while providing safe and meaningful lives for our residents.”
Lisa Evans
Office Manager
Lisa previously worked as a case manager at Malik Enterprises as well as the Department of Human Services in the Rehabilitation Services Department. Lisa is also the chairperson of the Human Rights Committee.
She is proud to assist and serve our residents by advocating for their rights.
Latanza Dramani
Personnel Support Coordinator
Bio coming soon!
Beth Howard
Clinical Manager
Beth graduated from nursing school in 2007. She has worked at Chestnut Health Systems, Heartland Healthcare, Fidelity On-Call, McLean County Health Care and Westminster Village. Beth has always had a desire to help others feel their best. Her favorite part of the job is getting to spend time with our residents. When Beth is not working, she enjoys time with her family, yardwork, walking her dog and traveling.
Vergetta Harris
RN
Nancy Bragonier
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)
Nancy began working in our homes as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). In 2015, she started as a QIDP, giving her the opportunity to put her degree to use without sacrificing quality time with our residents. Prior to HofH, Nancy worked for LifeLong Access for eight years as a DSP and a house manager. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from ISU. Her passion has always been to help others.
Megan Ball
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)
Bio coming soon!
Jasmine Brown
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Jasmine’s passion for helping others began at the age of 15 when she started working in nursing homes, which inspired her to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology. With a deep commitment to making a difference in the lives of those around her, she has also worked as a community educator, focusing on issues such as sexual assault and domestic violence. Jasmine finds joy in connecting with residents, especially through activities like singing and dancing.
Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys expanding her skills and interests. She spends her free time practicing Spanish, crocheting, and nurturing her collection of house plants. Jasmine’s diverse experiences and caring nature make her a compassionate and well-rounded individual, dedicated to both her personal growth and the well-being of others.
Holly Phillips
Technology Manager
Holly has proudly called Bloomington-Normal home for over 25 years. An Illinois State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree, she began her journey with Homes of Hope in 2014 as the fundraising and marketing coordinator. Over the years, her role evolved to include supporting the organization’s growing technology needs, leading to her current position as Technology Manager, a role she’s held since late 2021.
Holly is a dedicated mom to two teenage sons who continue to join her in supporting Homes of Hope through fundraising and volunteer events. Instilling the value of compassion and community involvement was something she prioritized when they were young—believing that fostering a heart for service early in life builds a lasting foundation of empathy and pride in helping others.
Betsy Kurtenbach
Program Development Coordinator