Staff

Amy M. Morgan is a native of Chesapeake, VA and has lived in Roanoke for more than 30 years. She has a BA from Roanoke College and a MPA from James Madison University combined with a long career in government and non-profit organizations. For much of her career, Amy has focused on program development for adolescents and their families and serving people in need. Amy is excited to join the team at Family Promise of Greater Roanoke in January 2025. She hopes her expertise in developing strong and impactful programs will help Family Promise grow and help more families experiencing homelessness.

In her free time, you can find Amy working on her latest crochet project, reading a new thriller, or swimming. She is a member of Christ Lutheran Church where she has previously served on the Church Council.

Ronnesha joined our team in March of 2024 as the Shelter Program Manager. Ronnesha is delighted to be returning to her hometown of Roanoke, after several years serving in similar positions in the Richmond area. She has a Bachelor's in social work from Virginia Union University. She has previously worked in the areas of mental health, addiction, and homelessness. 

The Housing Stability Manager assists families find housing while they are in the shelter and assists them once they graduate our program. Chris joined our team in July 2024, as the Housing Stability Coordinator. Chris has also worked in the human services field for over a decade with Child Protective Services and Virginia Probation and Parole. Additionally, Chris also has a Sociology degree from Virginia Tech.

Amanda joined our staff in April of 2025. She is a central New Jersey native and a proud mom of three. Amanda takes immense pride in raising her family. She devotes herself to the community as an active PTA President, with a passion for fostering animals, and also has volunteered for Family Promise. Amanda brings heart, dedication, and a strong sense of purpose to everything she does.

April joined the staff in March of 2023. She has a bachelor's degree in Education from Radford University. She taught middle school in Roanoke City Public Schools for over a decade. She is also a licensed and active real estate agent in the Roanoke Valley. She is a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.

The morning driver assists families with afterschool pick up and return from work and transports them to churches and other facilities where they will stay overnight.

The morning driver transports families from their overnight shelter to school, work or the day shelter.

Weekend monitors assist families who are in the Shelter Program on the weekends. They drive and help out around the Family Center.

Robert joined our team in January 2025.