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. Tim was named L'Arche Atlanta's Executive Director & Community Leader in June 2014.
For questions about giving to L'Arche, joining the L'Arche Luminaries, or Heart of L'Arche Society please contact Tim at tim@larcheatlanta.org.
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. Tim was named L'Arche Atlanta's Executive Director & Community Leader in June 2014.
For questions about giving to L'Arche, joining the L'Arche Luminaries, or Heart of L'Arche Society please contact Tim at tim@larcheatlanta.org.
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.
For questions about our residential services, contact Matthew at matthew@larcheatlanta.org.
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.
For questions about our residential services, contact Matthew at matthew@larcheatlanta.org.
Becca Van Galder, Home Life Leader & Community Events Coordinator
Becca was introduced to L’Arche when a family friend invited her to an event during the International Assembly in 2012. Though she did not become involved with the community immediately, that event inspired Becca to read and learn more about the philosophy of L’Arche communities. After graduating from Spring Hill College, Becca spent two years in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Arizona and Texas. As a Jesuit Volunteer, Becca experienced life in intentional community and worked with children with disabilities in the foster care system.
Becca’s love of community brought her to L’Arche in May 2017. After two years living in the house as an assistant, she transitioned to the House Coordinator role in 2019. As L'Arche's Home Life Leader & Community Events Coordinator, Becca holds the primary responsibility for coordinating house logistics (staff scheduling, house events, etc.), tending to the physical safety and maintenance of the house and vehicles, extending hospitality to visitors, and building community engagements with the larger L'Arche community, primarily through community events. Her favorite part of living in L’Arche is having the opportunity to build relationships with so many wonderful people -- especially at the community events!
Becca was introduced to L’Arche when a family friend invited her to an event during the International Assembly in 2012. Though she did not become involved with the community immediately, that event inspired Becca to read and learn more about the philosophy of L’Arche communities. After graduating from Spring Hill College, Becca spent two years in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Arizona and Texas. As a Jesuit Volunteer, Becca experienced life in intentional community and worked with children with disabilities in the foster care system.
Becca’s love of community brought her to L’Arche in May 2017. After two years living in the house as an assistant, she transitioned to the House Coordinator role in 2019. As L'Arche's Home Life Leader & Community Events Coordinator, Becca holds the primary responsibility for coordinating house logistics (staff scheduling, house events, etc.), tending to the physical safety and maintenance of the house and vehicles, extending hospitality to visitors, and building community engagements with the larger L'Arche community, primarily through community events. Her favorite part of living in L’Arche is having the opportunity to build relationships with so many wonderful people -- especially at the community events!
For questions about L'Arche's community events or CONNEXIONS meet-ups, please contact Becca at becca@larcheatlanta.org.
Camille Le, Home Life Leader
Camille first learned about L'Arche during undergraduate degree at Wheaton College, where she was mentored and formed by folks seeking to imagine a way of life that was marked by justice and hospitality. She found a kindred spirit in the charisms and writings of L'Arche people. After working in refugee and immigrant services through AmeriCorps, she moved to Durham, NC to pursue a Master's in Divinity at Duke University. Camille chose Duke because of Durham's North Street Neighborhood, a community modeled after the L'Arche and Catholic Worker movements. While completing her MDiv, Camille lived in the Friendship House, a residential community embedded in the North Street Neighborhood where Duke Divinity students and people with intellectual & developmental disabilities live together in community. She would consider Friendship House her "real school" where the joys and trials of community life helped to shape her sense of calling and commitment to a life of attention, hospitality, and belonging.
Camille graduated from Duke in May 2022 and joined L'Arche Atlanta in July 2022 as the founding Home Life Leader for L'Arche Atlanta's second home. As the Home Life Leader, Camille tends to the overall life of the Clairemont house, extends hospitality to visitors, and offers presence to the assistants and founding Core Members.
Camille and her husband met in the North Street Neighborhood and share a passion for fostering friendships and belonging for folks of all abilities. When she isn't at the Clairemont house, Camille enjoys baking, going on long walks, gardening, and sewing. You'll find her and her husband playing board games or going to the library on the weekends.
Camille first learned about L'Arche during undergraduate degree at Wheaton College, where she was mentored and formed by folks seeking to imagine a way of life that was marked by justice and hospitality. She found a kindred spirit in the charisms and writings of L'Arche people. After working in refugee and immigrant services through AmeriCorps, she moved to Durham, NC to pursue a Master's in Divinity at Duke University. Camille chose Duke because of Durham's North Street Neighborhood, a community modeled after the L'Arche and Catholic Worker movements. While completing her MDiv, Camille lived in the Friendship House, a residential community embedded in the North Street Neighborhood where Duke Divinity students and people with intellectual & developmental disabilities live together in community. She would consider Friendship House her "real school" where the joys and trials of community life helped to shape her sense of calling and commitment to a life of attention, hospitality, and belonging.
Camille graduated from Duke in May 2022 and joined L'Arche Atlanta in July 2022 as the founding Home Life Leader for L'Arche Atlanta's second home. As the Home Life Leader, Camille tends to the overall life of the Clairemont house, extends hospitality to visitors, and offers presence to the assistants and founding Core Members.
Camille and her husband met in the North Street Neighborhood and share a passion for fostering friendships and belonging for folks of all abilities. When she isn't at the Clairemont house, Camille enjoys baking, going on long walks, gardening, and sewing. You'll find her and her husband playing board games or going to the library on the weekends.
Lis Barrett, Care Coordinator
Lis was born and raised in Alabama and has called Georgia home for the past 15 years. She has spent the last 14 years supporting people with disabilities, the last two of those at L'Arche. As Service Team Leader, her primary responsibility is to support our contracted nurse, attending to the physical health and wellness of our Core Members through medical documentation, medication administration and refills, and medical appointment management.
Lis values having daily one on one personal connections with the people she supports and being part of an inclusive community. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her son and her partner, reading, gardening, and being outdoors.
Lis was born and raised in Alabama and has called Georgia home for the past 15 years. She has spent the last 14 years supporting people with disabilities, the last two of those at L'Arche. As Service Team Leader, her primary responsibility is to support our contracted nurse, attending to the physical health and wellness of our Core Members through medical documentation, medication administration and refills, and medical appointment management.
Lis values having daily one on one personal connections with the people she supports and being part of an inclusive community. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her son and her partner, reading, gardening, and being outdoors.
Rita Haggerty, Office Manager
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
Marilyn Hammond, Chair Retired Marketing and Communications Consultant |
Ray Krawczyk, Treasurer Vice President Finance Operations, MIMEDX Group, Inc. Brandon Maxwell, Secretary Founder and Managing Director, Henri Consulting Group |
Members at Large
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Haqiqa Bolling
Retired Professional School Counselor James Howle Community Volunteer Robbie Harris Real Estate Agent, Compass-Robbie Harris Atlanta Jasmine Terry Okafor Director of Development and DEI, ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education Jody Stephenson Founder and CEO, SitterTree |
Alan McNabb
Attorney, Georgia Heirs Property Law Center Rev. Mary Anona Stoops Pastor, North Decatur Presbyterian Church Jamilah Stephens Director of Budget & Performance, City of Atlanta Alan Yorker President Decatur Rotary Club |
L’Arche Atlanta Advisory Council
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Trace Haythorn
Gué Hudson Elisabeth Marchant |
Mary Margaret Oliver
Elizabeth Pearce Shannon Powell Lizanne Stephenson |
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P.O. Box 2359 Decatur, GA 30031 |