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Erin Ledy

Erin Ledy Systems Analyst/Grant Writer Erin@GuidingLightWorks.org616-451-0236 A quote Erin loves: “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” What Erin does at Guiding Light: Whatever needs to get done! Also, I write grants, keep all programming data accurate and analyzed, edit communications and development content, and offer lots of opinions. Favorite … Read more

Toni Mattson

Toni Mattson Accounting Specialist toni@guidinglightworks.org616-451-0236 Back to team A quote Toni loves: Lone Starr: “I said take only what you need to survive.” Princess Vespa: “It’s my industrial strength hair dryer and I can’t live without it!” ~ Spaceballs What Toni does at Guiding Light: Accounting Favorite part of the job: Organization and finding financial … Read more

Sam Snapp

Sam Snapp Administrative Specialist sam@guidinglightworks.org616-451-0236 A quote Sam loves: ” I think [it all] gets vaguer every second, but I am too and there’s nothing wrong with that.” – Paula Kelley What Sam does at Guiding Light: Assist in the Accounting Department, involved with gift processing, TJP payroll, and other odd jobs involving data. Favorite … Read more

Ryan Becksford

Ryan Becksford Case Manager ryan@guidinglightworks.org616-451-0236 A quote Ryan loves: “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” What Ryan does at Guiding Light: I am a case manager and life coach. Favorite part of the job: Seeing the men get to experience parts of life that they were not able to before. Freetime … Read more

Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan Case Manager mryan@guidinglightworks.org616-451-0236 A quote Michael loves: “I never lost a game I just ran out of time…” – Michael Jordan What Michael does at Guiding Light: Life Coach/Case Manager Favorite part of the job: Watching men come back to life. Freetime fun: Workout. Watch sports. Movies. Series. Music. Hanging with my friends/family. … Read more

Melaina Smits

Melaina Smits Administrative Coodinator melaina@guidinglightworks.org616-451-0236 A quote Melaina loves: “We accept the love we think we deserve.” – The Perks of Being a Wallflower What Melaina does at Guiding Light: Administrative Coordinator in the Development Office Favorite part of the job: Getting to know so many different people and hear their stories. Freetime fun: I … Read more

Doug Pancy

Doug Pancy Creative & Communications Manager doug@guidinglightworks.org616-451-0236   Doug is a West-Michigan native and has been working with Guiding Light since 2021. As the “story-teller” of the organization, he is responsible for producing most of the written, photographic, and videographic content that we share with you. He manages our social media presence, website, and branding, … Read more

Elisha Ash

Elisha Ash Women’s Program Manager elisha@guidinglightworks.org616-451-0236 A quote Elisha loves: “And still, I rise.”– Maya Angelou What Elisha does at Guiding Light: I am proud to serve as the Women’s Recovery Program Manager! Favorite part of the job: I love the beauty of transformation and hope that comes with working with people in recovery and … Read more

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