Tim Moore, Executive Director & Community Leader
After graduating from Hastings College (Nebraska) in 2007 with a degree in religion and media, Tim felt a call to live and work with people with disabilities in L’Arche New Zealand. He quickly fell in love with L’Arche's vision, which only grew deeper as Tim spent time as an assistant in a L’Arche house in Washington, D.C. Tim moved to Atlanta in 2009 to begin a Master of Divinity degree at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Because of his experience of living in community with adults with disabilities, the principle questions that guided his theological reflection were around the L’Arche ethos. Tim graduated in May of 2012 with a concentration in Church and Community Leadership that focused on teaching and formation as a way of transformation.
Tim joined L’Arche Atlanta as one of the founding assistants in August 2012 where he brought his experience in two previous L’Arche communities to help give shape to the new rhythms of community life in Atlanta. By May of 2013, he had shifted to a hybrid role as a half-time live-in assistant and half-time Associate Director of Development; in this role he helped L’Arche Atlanta reach its 2013 financial goals. Tim attended an exteded retreat in Trosly, France, with L’Arche founder, Jean Vanier, where study and fellowship with L'Arche leaders from around the world renewed his call to life together in Atlanta. Tim was named the Executive Director & Community Leader in June 2014.
After graduating from Hastings College (Nebraska) in 2007 with a degree in religion and media, Tim felt a call to live and work with people with disabilities in L’Arche New Zealand. He quickly fell in love with L’Arche's vision, which only grew deeper as Tim spent time as an assistant in a L’Arche house in Washington, D.C. Tim moved to Atlanta in 2009 to begin a Master of Divinity degree at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Because of his experience of living in community with adults with disabilities, the principle questions that guided his theological reflection were around the L’Arche ethos. Tim graduated in May of 2012 with a concentration in Church and Community Leadership that focused on teaching and formation as a way of transformation.
Tim joined L’Arche Atlanta as one of the founding assistants in August 2012 where he brought his experience in two previous L’Arche communities to help give shape to the new rhythms of community life in Atlanta. By May of 2013, he had shifted to a hybrid role as a half-time live-in assistant and half-time Associate Director of Development; in this role he helped L’Arche Atlanta reach its 2013 financial goals. Tim attended an exteded retreat in Trosly, France, with L’Arche founder, Jean Vanier, where study and fellowship with L'Arche leaders from around the world renewed his call to life together in Atlanta. Tim was named the Executive Director & Community Leader in June 2014.
Matthew Collins, Director of Residential Services
Matthew grew up in a family devoted to faith and inclusion. Matthew’s father is the minister of a congregation that is committed to the full inclusion and integration of disabled persons. Matthew’s mother is a school nurse who serves an elementary school that has that district’s highest concentration of students who live with physical, developmental, and/or learning disabilities. Matthew’s oldest brother, Jeff, lives with Cerebral Palsy. One of Jeff’s greatest passions is karaoke. Additionally, Matthew himself is a Peer Specialist certified through Georgia’s DBHDD. Matthew feels fortunate to bring his formation to the service of L’Arche Atlanta’s transformative community of mutuality and belonging.
Matthew joined the L’Arche Atlanta community in January 2019 after several years of directing the vocational services department of a nationally recognized psychiatric treatment center. Prior to that, Matthew spent several years directing a nonprofit organization that promoted the mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of adults marginalized by persistent mental health challenges, severe poverty, and housing insecurity. Matthew holds a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, a graduate certificate in Aging Studies from Florida State University, a BA in Communication from the University of West Florida, and an AA in Liberal Arts form Pensacola Junior College. Lastly, while completing his undergraduate education Matthew also served as a vehicle mechanic in the Air Force Reserves.
Matthew grew up in a family devoted to faith and inclusion. Matthew’s father is the minister of a congregation that is committed to the full inclusion and integration of disabled persons. Matthew’s mother is a school nurse who serves an elementary school that has that district’s highest concentration of students who live with physical, developmental, and/or learning disabilities. Matthew’s oldest brother, Jeff, lives with Cerebral Palsy. One of Jeff’s greatest passions is karaoke. Additionally, Matthew himself is a Peer Specialist certified through Georgia’s DBHDD. Matthew feels fortunate to bring his formation to the service of L’Arche Atlanta’s transformative community of mutuality and belonging.
Matthew joined the L’Arche Atlanta community in January 2019 after several years of directing the vocational services department of a nationally recognized psychiatric treatment center. Prior to that, Matthew spent several years directing a nonprofit organization that promoted the mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of adults marginalized by persistent mental health challenges, severe poverty, and housing insecurity. Matthew holds a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, a graduate certificate in Aging Studies from Florida State University, a BA in Communication from the University of West Florida, and an AA in Liberal Arts form Pensacola Junior College. Lastly, while completing his undergraduate education Matthew also served as a vehicle mechanic in the Air Force Reserves.
Tony Levin, House Coordinator
Tony grew up in northern Michigan where his first exposure to those with intellectual disabilities was with his Uncle Harold, who was quiet, except for when he talked about his two favorite things: food and what time it was! Tony attended Northern Michigan University where obtained a degree in geography. While a student, Tony spent a summer as a camp counselor at a camp for kids with special needs campers. After graduation, Tony worked at Appalachia Service Project in Jonesville, VA where he had the opportunity to live in intentional community while coordinating with volunteers for emergency home repairs. During that time Tony was introduced to the book Community & Growth by Jean Vanier -- over time Tony began to reflect on Vanier's words.
Tony soon began researching L'Arche and visited L'Arche Chicago where he experienced dinners, songs, and prayer with the community. He also arranged a visit to L'Arche Atlanta, and even though he only spent a short amount of time here, he was quickly drawn to the community. He accepted a job and moved into the house in June 2015. In April 2017 he began the transition to House Coordinator, and continued to get to know everyone in the community better. Sharing life at the house, he enjoys trying new recipes for dinners, having jam sessions, movie nights, going to the gym to stay healthy, and talking wrestling.
Tony grew up in northern Michigan where his first exposure to those with intellectual disabilities was with his Uncle Harold, who was quiet, except for when he talked about his two favorite things: food and what time it was! Tony attended Northern Michigan University where obtained a degree in geography. While a student, Tony spent a summer as a camp counselor at a camp for kids with special needs campers. After graduation, Tony worked at Appalachia Service Project in Jonesville, VA where he had the opportunity to live in intentional community while coordinating with volunteers for emergency home repairs. During that time Tony was introduced to the book Community & Growth by Jean Vanier -- over time Tony began to reflect on Vanier's words.
Tony soon began researching L'Arche and visited L'Arche Chicago where he experienced dinners, songs, and prayer with the community. He also arranged a visit to L'Arche Atlanta, and even though he only spent a short amount of time here, he was quickly drawn to the community. He accepted a job and moved into the house in June 2015. In April 2017 he began the transition to House Coordinator, and continued to get to know everyone in the community better. Sharing life at the house, he enjoys trying new recipes for dinners, having jam sessions, movie nights, going to the gym to stay healthy, and talking wrestling.
Megan Denton, Director of Development & Communications
Megan and her husband have been involved with L’Arche Atlanta since shortly before the house opened in 2012. They were delighted that summer to host two gentlemen from Poland for the L’Arche International Assembly, and they began participating in L’Arche Atlanta community events soon afterward. Beginning in September 2014, Megan volunteered as the committee chair for the community events committee, helping to create a fun and welcoming environment that opened L’Arche’s unique gifts of hospitality to a broader community.
Megan joined our team in January 2018 after working nine years at Calvin Edwards & Company (CEC), a philanthropic consulting firm that advises major donors on how to give to nonprofit organizations more effectively, where she gained familiarity with the inner workings of a variety of nonprofits and in strategic development and donor communications. The research and evaluation work she did played a key role in encouraging major donors to contribute millions of dollars to nonprofits around the world. It is her great joy to now apply her skills and experience toward the fulfillment of L’Arche Atlanta’s vision and to help others see what she sees in this beloved community.
Megan and her husband have been involved with L’Arche Atlanta since shortly before the house opened in 2012. They were delighted that summer to host two gentlemen from Poland for the L’Arche International Assembly, and they began participating in L’Arche Atlanta community events soon afterward. Beginning in September 2014, Megan volunteered as the committee chair for the community events committee, helping to create a fun and welcoming environment that opened L’Arche’s unique gifts of hospitality to a broader community.
Megan joined our team in January 2018 after working nine years at Calvin Edwards & Company (CEC), a philanthropic consulting firm that advises major donors on how to give to nonprofit organizations more effectively, where she gained familiarity with the inner workings of a variety of nonprofits and in strategic development and donor communications. The research and evaluation work she did played a key role in encouraging major donors to contribute millions of dollars to nonprofits around the world. It is her great joy to now apply her skills and experience toward the fulfillment of L’Arche Atlanta’s vision and to help others see what she sees in this beloved community.
Rita Haggerty, Administrative Assistant
After a long career in television journalism, Rita began her second life helping others more directly working with L'Arche Atlanta. Rita and her husband Mike have been long time supporters of the L'Arche Atlanta community; their advocacy efforts began in earnest over 20 years ago. Rita is a graduate of the Georgia Partners in Policymaking program and a former board member of Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta & Dekalb, Inc.
After a long career in television journalism, Rita began her second life helping others more directly working with L'Arche Atlanta. Rita and her husband Mike have been long time supporters of the L'Arche Atlanta community; their advocacy efforts began in earnest over 20 years ago. Rita is a graduate of the Georgia Partners in Policymaking program and a former board member of Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta & Dekalb, Inc.
L'Arche Atlanta Board of Directors
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Executive Committee
Steve Siler, Chair President, Mercy Care Foundation Shayla Rumely, Vice-Chair Community Volunteer |
Ann Rushing, Treasurer Principal, Rushing CPA MacKensie Brandt, Secretary Senior Campaign Manager, Coxe Curry & Associates |
Members at Large
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Haqiqa Bolling
Counselor, Renfroe Middle School Gayle Gellerstedt, Immediate Past Chair Community Volunteer Marilyn Hammond Communications Consultant Robbie Harris Realtor, Beacham & Company Dana Keener Mast Senior Manager, ICF International Jasmine Terry Okafor Development Specialist, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education |
Gail Schaffer
Attorney, Lueder, Larkin, & Hunt LLC Matthew Smith Law Partner, Anderson, Tate, & Carter Mary Anona Stoops Pastor, North Decatur Presbyterian Church Jim Swartz Labor Law Attorney, Polsinelli Alan Yorker Retired Psychologist & Teacher |
L’Arche Atlanta Advisory Council
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Bill Funk
Gué Hudson Elisabeth Marchant |
Elizabeth Pearce
Lizanne Stephenson Mary Margaret Oliver |
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