FAMILY SUPPORT COUNSELORS
Linda Huffaker, Family Services Manager
Andrea Hunnicutt, Family Services Specialist
Lynne Buchanan,B.A., Family Services Specialist
Jana Kreofsky, Family Services Evaluation Coordinator

STREET OUTREACH YOUTH ADVOCATES
Ashley Jewkes, Street Outreach and Advocacy Program Coordinator
Seth Hawkins, Street Outreach and Advocacy Program Youth Advocate
Jana Kreofsky, Street Outreach and Advocacy Program Youth Advocate
Heather Munro, AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer, Street Outreach and Advocacy Program Youth Advocate

ADOPTION AND PREGNANCY COUNSELORS
Melody Jamieson, B.A., L.B.S.W., Adoption Coordinator
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
Susan Logue, Executive Assistant
Linda Johnson, Billing Clerk
Lisa Sadlowski, Secretary/Receptionist
Robyin Nie, Part-time Receptionist
Kathi Martinez, Special Projects

SPECIAL EVENTS
Erin Chalstom, Event Coordinator
Tonya Mattison, Event Office Worker

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.

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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.

Carina Dick was born and raised in Fairbanks. She loves Alaska and, although she sometimes bemoans the winter-time cold and darkness, is often reminded of what a privilege it is to live in this unique state. Carina earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has been working at FCA since October 2010. She works with children, teenagers, and adults, and special areas of interest include grief and loss, eating disorders, and pregnancy related concerns. She enjoys helping people explore their special gifts and abilities and desires to help people find meaning and fulfillment in their lives. Carina also enjoys spending time with her husband Paul, reading, writing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, and playing with her niece and nephews. Carina is honored to be working as a clinician at FCA and is excited to be serving the Fairbanks-area community.

Paulette Davis hails from rain country after having lived in Southeast Alaska for the past thirty-one years. Her most recent move was from Juneau where the majority of her family resides. She is a mother and a grandmother, a retired teacher/counselor, a primarily children’s and adolescent residential therapist, and a “wanna be” artist. She has spent several summers in the Fairbanks area and has always been fascinated with the wide open skies and remarkable people who live here. She feels lucky and pleased to be working at Fairbanks Counseling and Adoption as a therapist. This will be her second winter in Fairbanks—the first one was in 1993, so wish her luck. So far so good! She loves it here.

Jenny Cross is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been with FCA since March 2010. She was born and raised in Fairbanks, and although she went to school in Hartford, CT; Yaroslavl’, Russia; and San Francisco, CA, she always knew that she would return to make Fairbanks her home. Jenny has been working in the mental health field since 1998, and received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2001. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, and a particular interest in pregnancy and postpartum counseling.

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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.

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Drea Hunnicutt has lived in Alaska for almost 11 years (Fairbanks for 2 years). Although she was born in South Carolina, she claims Alaska as her home. She attended Dalton Junior College in Dalton, GA. Growing up with 7 brothers and sisters, all adopted, she understands the overwhelming struggles of displaced adolescents and the reward of family support. She has traveled through most of the country as a chef and national trainer for 15 years. While in Fairbanks for the past 2 years, Drea has worked with DOC for the State of Alaska. Now, she looks forward to serving the community even further by providing much needed resources and support to families struggling economically and emotionally.

Lynne Buchanan has lived in Alaska for ten years. She graduated from the University of Alaska with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Social Work. Lynne comes to FCA with a profound desire to help families within the Fairbanks community. Lynne is prior military and looks forward to assisting the needs of military families as well.

Jana Kreofsky was born and raised in southern Minnesota, and after graduating from high school she moved to Alaska. In 2007 she graduated with a BSW from University of Alaska Fairbanks. Later she moved to New Mexico where she earned her Master’s Degree in Bilingual/Bicultural Social Work. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and enjoying time out doors.

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Ashley Jewkes

Seth Hawkins

Heather Munro

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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!!

Susan Logue has been newly hired as Camille Connelly-Terhune’s executive assistant.  She has extensive experience with State and Federal government, as well as the private sector, as an administrative support manager, administrative assistant, and executive secretary. Susan was looking for something where she could be involved with ‘a friendly team working together for the greater good of the community. She is happy to be at FCA, and Camille is happy to have an assistant after nearly a year with out.

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

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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