Our Team
Jenn Von Egidy
Interim Executive Director
Jenn Von Egidy joined Western Wake Crisis Ministry as Interim Executive Director February 2024. With 20 years of nonprofit experience, Jenn's leadership exemplifies a dedication to service, a strategic mindset, and a collaborative spirit that empowers both the organization and the community it serves. Currently, she is an independent contractor for nonprofits and serves on the Board of Triangle Literacy Council.
"Western Wake Crisis Ministry continues to be a cornerstone of support for individuals and families facing crises. I am proud to serve in an interim capacity to ensure smooth transition of leadership while providing the same high quality of care to our community. My leadership is guided by a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and the relentless pursuit of empowering my community."
jenn.vonegidy@wwcm.org
Jen Swick
Administrative Associate
Jen joined Western Wake Crisis Ministry in May 2021. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Computer Engineering, worked in the telecommunications industry for 9 years, and brings skills associated with administering many homeschool co-ops while homeschooling her children for the last 16 years.
“I have followed WWCM’s work for the past few years and have volunteered with my family at local ministries along with helping organize service projects in the homeschool community. I am invested in helping WWCM reach our local community and excited for the opportunity to serve others through this ministry.”
jennifer@wwcm.org
Trudie Laches
Pantry and Operations Manager
Trudie joined Western Wake Crisis Ministry in May 2023. She brings a wealth of operations
experience in both for-profit and nonprofit, client-facing food service, grocery and hospitality roles.
“Joining WWCM is an honor and a privilege. I’m honored to be part of this team of passionate and dedicated people and it’s a privilege to support WWCM’s ongoing mission of community service, outreach and assistance. It is so satisfying and gratifying to be part of something that means so much to so many.”
trudie.laches@wwcm.org
Melinda Race, BSW
Case Manager
"I am thrilled to join the team at WWCM and partner with other organizations and people of Western Wake to serve the people of our community."
melinda.race@wwcm.org
Berta Cuevas
Front Desk Client Specialist
Berta started as a volunteer with WWCM and then joined the staff in November 2022. Her years as a school secretary and work with youth ministries have given her invaluable experience in serving the community. Berta is bilingual. She speaks Spanish fluently and is eager to learn other languages to better serve our clients.
berta.cuevas@wwcm.org
Annie Kaiser
UCAP Eligibility Specialist
annie.kaiser@wwcm.org
Kimberly Harris
Community Engagement and Development Manager
Board of Directors
We are led by an ecumenical Board of Directors, with the combined strength of the Apex faith community, civic groups, businesses, schools, neighborhoods and individuals:
Our Board can be reached via email at board@wwcm.org.
(Board meetings are generally held virtually on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., and are open to the public. However, please check our calendar for the most up-to-date information.)
WWCM is fortunate to have many amazing volunteers without whom we could not function on a daily basis!
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