FAMILY SUPPORT COUNSELORS
Linda Huffaker, Family Support Coordinator
Sarah Bauder, Family Services Specialist
Andrea Hunnicutt, Family Services Specialist
Amy Euton, Family Services Evaluation Coordinator


STREET OUTREACH YOUTH ADVOCATES
Ashley Jewkes , Street Outreach and Advocacy Program Coordinator
Anna Dale, Street Outreach and Advocacy Program Youth Advocate
Dan Vogel, Vista Volunteer, Street Outreach and Advocacy Program Youth Advocate

ADOPTION AND PREGNANCY COUNSELORS
Melody Jamieson, B.A., L.B.S.W., Adoption Specialist
Lisa Carr, B.S.W., Pregnancy Counselor & Homestudy Writer
Brett Lane, B.S.W., Pregnancy Counselor & Homestudy Writer

SUPPORT STAFF
Camille Connelly-Terhune, Executive Director
Sabrina Davis, Office Manager
Susan Holz , Financial Manager
Linda Johnson, Billing Clerk
Jennifer Silva, Secretary/Receptionist
Kathi Martinez, Special Projects

SPECIAL EVENTS
Carol Mattison, Event Coordinator
Tonya Mattison, Event Office

Dr. Mikki Barker became FCA's Consulting Psychiatrist in June of 2005. Dr. Barker provides psychiatric assessments and clinical supervision to FCA's Family Treatment team. Dr. Barker is a State of AK licensed Osteopathic Physician and has been board certified in Neurology and Psychiatry since 1994. She holds licensure in the States of Alaska, Indiana, Florida and California, and is on the staff of Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. She received her Doctor of Osteopathy in 1987 and interned at Martin Luther King, Jr./Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA form 1987 to 1989. She has been practicing psychiatry for more than 16 years and has extensive experience supervising clinical staff, monitoring medication, and providing direct psychiatric services.

Randy Lewis brought his carpenter tools to Alaska in the early eighties. He became a custom woodworker and built a reputation for exquisite design and attention to detail. As a business owner and construction worker, Randy grew to appreciate the importance of effective communication. In 1998, he returned to school at UAF, intent upon learning how to better understand others and express himself. His career as a social worker began here at Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption. In July of 2000 after earning an Associate’s degree in Human Service Technology, he became FCA’s Teen Father Counselor in the Pregnancy Department. Since then, he has earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. Because of the support and patience of the staff and others involved with FCA, Randy was thrilled to get the chance to return in 2004, this time working with teens and adults in the Family Treatment Department. Congratulations to Randy who is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

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Sean O'Neil joined our staff as a full-time clinician April 1, 2009. Sean obtained his Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and a Master of Social Work degree, with a mental health emphasis, from Eastern Washington University. He is currently pursuing licensure in Alaska as a Clinical Social Worker. Sean brings almost twenty years of experience in the mental health and counseling fields working with children, adolescents and adults. He sees clients on a daily basis, Monday through Friday.

Linda Sheridan relocated to Alaska from New Jersey, where she was a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Substance Abuse Therapist. She holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling, with an emphasis on children and families, from Pace University. She has experience counseling individuals, couples, families and groups. She is in the process of applying for Alaska Licensure as a Professional Counselor. Linda began contracting as a clinician with FCA on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 and sees clients Tuesday evenings and all day Saturdays.

Jennifer Cross


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Linda Huffaker was born and raised in Montana. She moved with her family to Fairbanks in 2001. She has 29 years experience working in the social service sector in the areas of family advocacy, parenting instruction, developmental disabilities, transition, employment counseling, drug and alcohol treatment and therapeutic foster care. She has parented 8 children and over 90 foster children and last but certainly not least is a grandmother to eight. When she is not working she enjoys family time, church, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling and most anything to do with the outdoors. Linda is FCA's Family Services Program Manager.

Sarah Bauer is a two time AmeriCorps alumna and a recent graduate of the University of Colorado. After several exciting years of life experiences including disaster relief, congressional awards, marriage, graduation, and two cross country moves, she is looking forward to settling down and enjoying a slower pace in Alaska. She will be working in the Family Services Department as a Family Services Specialist.

Andrea Hunnicutt

Amy Ewton was born and raised in Colorado and just recently moved to Alaska. She has her Associates Degree in Psychology and is currently attending the University of Alaska in Fairbanks to complete her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She is the Evaluations Coordinator and works in the Family Support Department under Linda Huffaker. She helps with brochures, fundraising, community outreach, and any other tasks that may arise. She loves working with people and is very excited to be a part of FCA and to settle down in her new home in Fairbanks.

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Ashley Jewkes

Anna Dale

Dan Vogel: This is my first year as a VISTA volunteer and I'm excited to support the cause behind helping fight poverty in Fairbanks. Originally from a small Minnesota town called La Crescent, I've been living in Minneapolis for the past nine years and am finally able to take on this awesome challenge. Coming from Minnesota, I've realized there are a lot of similarities between the two states, but I'll have to adjust to bearing even colder temperatures.  I'm very excited to see the northern lights for the next several months, too. I'm ready to take up cross country and downhill skiing, dog mushing, snow machining, and exploring all that Fairbanks and Alaska have to offer during my service. I love traveling, meeting new people and adjusting to new environments.

I'm pretty active in running, biking, music, reading and watching movies. I've been a runner since my sophomore year in high school, ran all four years in college, and have completed five marathons so far - soon to be six by the end of 2010.  I've also been serving as an assistant running coach at Augsburg College for the past three years. I've been drumming in several rock bands since my sophomore year in high school, as well, and am now in a successful instrumental, post-rock band called Paragraphs. We've been having fun playing shows all over the Twin Cities. Music has always been a passion of mine. In Fairbanks, I've been drumming with local rock band Paper Scissors.

To round it out, I love laughing.  My sense of humor is quiet, dry and sarcastic. Movies like Airplane, Hot Shots, Spaceballs, and Dumb & Dumber will always put me in a good mood. I think humor is a great way to break the ice when meeting new people.  I've been meeting lots of new faces in this exciting adventure and look forward to coming out of it having made new friends while making a positive impact on those around me.  But nothing can touch the impact I'm trying to make on the local homeless and at-risk youth population here in Fairbanks.

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Melody Jamieson is a lifelong Alaskan who has been in FCA's Adoption Department since 1979. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1966. Melody is a Licensed Bachelor of Social Work in the State of Alaska. She has experience in the adoption profession, both in public and private agencies. She specializes in all aspects of adoption, including homestudies, placements and follow-up, as well as adoption issues counseling. Melody has extensive knowledge and experience working with adoption exchanges, interstate placements, international adoption agencies. Melody is married to Sandy Jamieson and has two children and two grandchildren.

Lisa Carr has been living in Alaska since 1968. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and minor in Psychology. She has been working at FCA since August of 1991 providing pregnancy counseling and adoption services for our clientele as both a Pregnancy Counselor and Adoption Counselor. Ms. Carr provides a full range of counseling and adoption services for adoptive and birth parents. She provides a variety of presentations to the community, local schools and institutions. Lisa is married to Robert Carr and has three children.

Brett Lane has lived in Alaska for five years. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and minor in Elementary Education. She has been working at FCA since May of 2010 providing pregnancy counseling and adoption services for our clients. She has experience in child-abuse and neglect as well as parent and family relationships. Brett enjoys reading, writing, fishing and the Boston Red Sox!

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Camille Connelly-Terhune returned to FCA’s administrative staff as Executive Director in November of 2004. She was born and raised in New York on Long Island and has lived in Fairbanks for 29 years. Camille graduated from the University of Alaska in 1981 and worked as Executive Director of FCA from 1989 through 1992. She is married and has two children. Camille has dedicated her time and energy to serving children and families in need, with a major emphasis in advocating for children for 23 years. She enjoys quilting, gardening, music and camping.

Sabrina Davis was formerly FCA's secetary, moved up to be the Executive Director's Administrative Assistant and became Office Manager in the Fall of 2009. Sabrina is the heart of Fairbanks Counseling and Adoption and her extensive knowledge of the Agency keeps thing running smoothly (well, most of the time). She keeps the Executive Director on task as well as helping out with fundraising activities. Sabrina was born and raised in Fairbanks and is married to Brian Davis who works for the Fairbanks Fire Department as a paramedic. They have two boys and one girl to keep them very busy at home. Sabrina is a huge asset to our agency and her sense of humor and personality are immensely enjoyed.

Susan Holz joined our team as the Financial Manager in August 2010. She is originally from Nenana, Alaska and has recently sold her interests in the General Contractinc Company she had owned with her husband since 1965. She has two children and one grandchild. Welcome aboard Susan!!

Linda Johnson started as the billing clerk for FCA in September of 2006. Linda and her husband, Alan, are life-long residents of Fairbanks.

Jennifer Silva

Carol Mattison has been FCA's fundraising guru since forever. She has helped to raise more money and oversee more projects than any other volunteer or employee. Always willing to go the extra mile, Carol gets things DONE! Just about anyone who is anyone in Fairbanks knows Carol and all that she has done for the community and for FCA. Carol has been trying for many years to "retire" from fundraising, but we all know that she cannot be replaced. If ever you meet Carol, be sure to thank her for helping to keep FCA a part of the Fairbanks community.

Tonya Mattison started helping out with FCA's 'A Taste of Art' fundraiser in 2009 and has been indispensible since. Tonya is one of our behind the scenes worker who is a joy to have around.

Kathi Martinez is FCA's former Office Manager who now assists on special projects. Kathi also helps to maintain the website, brochures, newsletters, fundraising and helps Sabrina, Jennifer, Linda and Carol to keep FCA on task.

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