OUR TEAM

ERIN GERMAN
Interim Executive Director / Director of Finance
Erin German has a heart for serving others and has given her time and talents to several faith-based ministries, providing hope and restoration. She learned about Wings from her church and is grateful her gifts of administration can be used in the finance area of the organization. She wholeheartedly believes in the mission of Wings and looks forward to helping grow the mission. Erin has 19 years of experience in banking and also worked at her local church as Finance Manager. Erin resides in Ankeny with her husband and has three adult children. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog.

Brenda Brouwer
Office Manager
Brenda has provided administrative support and leadership in several organizational settings, most recently within the senior living community. One of her favorite passages in the Bible is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In ALL your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.” Brenda is grateful that God has clearly led her to serve at Wings in this next step of her journey. Brenda enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, 3 adult children, 1 son-in-law, and 1 adorable grandson. She also enjoys family vacations, cooking, reading and ISU football and basketball games.

SHELBY HENNAGER
Social Enterprise Coordinator
Shelby thinks Jesus said it pretty well in John 13:34 to "love one another", simply put! Whether it’s serving at a food bank, working a job, or interacting with our family and community, we are called to point others to the love of Jesus in everything we do. Shelby joined the Wings team excited to help participants gain a sense of freedom when it comes to work. She believes we have all been intentionally created to do great things and her hope is that the women leave the Social Enterprise ready to enter the secular workforce, feeling set up for success, and knowing that they are deeply loved wherever and in whatever they are doing.

EMILY HOYT
Communications Coordinator
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In addition to those listed here, the ministry of Wings of Refuge would not be possible without the dedicated staff and volunteers who faithfully serve behind the scenes and in the residential homes to help make restoration possible.