Our Staff
Krista Pettit
Founder and Executive Director
Krista Pettit is the Founder and Executive Director of Haven Ministries. In her leadership roll, she develops programs and policies for all of the programs. She is a grant writer and has responsibilities with finances, legal issues, and other operational responsibilities. 410-739-4363, krista@haven-ministries.com
Taryn Chase
Marketing and Business Development Director
Taryn Chase enhances donor support and services thus increasing donor satisfaction. She oversees the business sponsorship program and engages the public with awareness and fundraising events. 410-490-0925, taryn@haven-ministries.com
Karen Bardwell
Volunteer Coordinator
Karen Bardwell works with Church Coordinators, trains volunteers, recruits new volunteers, and assists with volunteer paperwork. 410-490-3173, hmvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com
Sandi Wiscott
Director of Operations / Case Manager
Sandi Wiscott has worked with Haven Ministries for approximately thirteen years – first as a volunteer and then as paid staff. Her primary focus is working with guests at Haven Ministries Homeless Shelter. She has years of experience in working with clients to connect them to programs and services. 410-739-7859,
Mary Jeeter
Resource Center Case Manager
Leslie McGovern
Food Pantry Truck Director
Christine Perkins
Food Pantry Coordinator
Chris is the new Food Pantry Staff Member who oversees the food distribution in Queenstown and Sudlersville. She works directly with guests to provide for their food needs. She works with volunteers to assist guests in receiving food and connecting to area resources. Christine@haven-
Liz Bazzell
Manager of Our Daily Thread Thrift Store
Liz manages the Thrift Store by sorting and organizing inventory and scheduling volunteers. She is always ready to help customers, volunteers, and donors with a wonderful and cheerful smile. 410-353-0455
Joni Melotti
Hope Warehouse Manager
Joni is the Hope Warehouse Manager.
She coordinates donations and sales of
used furniture, appliances, and building
supplies. She also develops and oversees
the retail job training program.
410-490-8498, hopewarehouse@haven-ministries.com
Pamela Boyce
Overnight Shelter Staff
Pamela is a dedicated overnight shelter
staff member that has worked this shift
for over 13 years! She monitors the shelter
overnight to ensure safety and helps the
clients get ready for the day.
