We help people find their way back home

LaVelle Lewis

Regional Manager, Arizona Programs

Originally from Chicago, LaVelle Lewis has called Arizona his home for most of his life.  He first joined the Mercy House team in 2015 as a rapid rehousing specialist and has over 10 years of experience serving and working with the most vulnerable, homeless populations. He has experience in rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and homeless youth outreach from his time at UMOM New Day Center. LaVelle is committed himself to the mission of ending homelessness in Maricopa County and strives to be a blessing to the organization and the communities we serve.

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Our Staff

Chief Executive Officer

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Programs Officer

Allison Davenport

Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer

Chief Housing Officer

Mary Ellen Gross

Chief Financial Officer

Development Director

Emergency Services Director

Yolanda Viramontes

Regional Director of OC Emergency Services

Elizabeth Perez

Regional Director of OC Housing Solutions

Human Resources Director

Regional Manager, Arizona Programs

Ninna Castellano

Regional Manager, Ventura Programs

LaVelle Lewis

Regional Manager, Arizona Programs

Originally from Chicago, LaVelle Lewis has called Arizona his home for most of his life.  He first joined the Mercy House team in 2015 as a rapid rehousing specialist and has over 10 years of experience serving and working with the most vulnerable, homeless populations. He has experience in rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and homeless youth outreach from his time at UMOM New Day Center. LaVelle is committed himself to the mission of ending homelessness in Maricopa County and strives to be a blessing to the organization and the communities we serve.

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