Michele Speich serves as Executive Director of Rest Stop Ministries, bringing over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience with a focus on trauma-informed care, organizational development, and mission-driven impact.
Michele Speich
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
Michele Speich serves as Executive Director of Rest Stop Ministries, bringing over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience with a focus on trauma-informed care, organizational development, and mission-driven impact.
As the Senior Director of Finance and Administration at Rest Stop, Patty supports the team by overseeing finance, developing business and HR policies based on best practices, facilitating process improvement discussions, and helping implement and maintain new IT solutions.
Patty Sargent
Senior Director of Finance and Administration
As the Senior Director of Finance and Administration at Rest Stop, Patty supports the team by overseeing finance, developing business and HR policies based on best practices, facilitating process improvement discussions, and helping implement and maintain new IT solutions.
Kala Davis brings nearly a decade of experience in the nonprofit and addiction treatment sectors, with a dedicated focus on social entrepreneurship. Her personal journey of overcoming addiction has shaped her passion for empowering others, driving her commitment to transformative, purpose-driven work.
Kala Davis
Director of Revenue & Communications
Kala Davis brings nearly a decade of experience in the nonprofit and addiction treatment sectors, with a dedicated focus on social entrepreneurship. Her personal journey of overcoming addiction has shaped her passion for empowering others, driving her commitment to transformative, purpose-driven work.
Jennifer Tetrick is honored to serve at Rest Stop Ministries, where she embodies resilience, hope, and the transformative power of healing. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual exploitation, Jennifer’s journey is a testament to the possibility of overcoming trauma and embracing a triumphant life.
Jennifer Tetrick
Survivor Care Coordinator
Jennifer Tetrick is honored to serve at Rest Stop Ministries, where she embodies resilience, hope, and the transformative power of healing. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual exploitation, Jennifer’s journey is a testament to the possibility of overcoming trauma and embracing a triumphant life.
Jody Scott returns to the Rest Stop team with more than 20 years of experience in property management and ministry. A founding board and staff member, a gala RESTORE veteran, and our in-country liaison for the GHF OSA Vinya product line—her commitment to Rest Stop runs deep. She joins us as a faithful next step in God’s calling to serve women and girls. “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” —N. Mandela. She looks ahead with grateful expectancy.
Jody Scott
Facilities and Hope Enterprise Operations Manager
Jody Scott returns to the Rest Stop team with more than 20 years of experience in property management and ministry. A founding board and staff member, a gala RESTORE veteran, and our in-country liaison for the GHF OSA Vinya product line—her commitment to Rest Stop runs deep. She joins us as a faithful next step in God’s calling to serve women and girls. “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” —N. Mandela. She looks ahead with grateful expectancy.
Connie grew up in a Christian home where her father served as a pastor for forty years, instilling in her a deep desire to serve God in ministry. From a young age, she felt called to serve others and, as a young adult, joined the New Life Drama Co.
Connie Sink
Community Outreach & Marketing Manager
Connie grew up in a Christian home where her father served as a pastor for forty years, instilling in her a deep desire to serve God in ministry. From a young age, she felt called to serve others and, as a young adult, joined the New Life Drama Co.
Lauren joined team Rest Stop in February 2024 as our Program and Volunteer Coordinator. She has over 4 years of prior experience in another local anti-trafficking ministry and 9 years total of social work experience.
Lauren McGregor
Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Lauren joined team Rest Stop in February 2024 as our Program and Volunteer Coordinator. She has over 4 years of prior experience in another local anti-trafficking ministry and 9 years total of social work experience.
Brenda is an Ohio native that moved to Fort Worth Texas at the age of 10. Brenda has lived in Tennessee for eight years now and has been a part of Team Rest Stop for over four years. She has three children and two beloved dogs.
Brenda Miller
Residential Manager
Brenda is an Ohio native that moved to Fort Worth Texas at the age of 10. Brenda has lived in Tennessee for eight years now and has been a part of Team Rest Stop for over four years. She has three children and two beloved dogs.
Hannah grew up in Houston but has called Nashville home since 2017. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. Hannah also holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis in trauma from Grand Canyon University.
Hannah Starr
Therapist
Hannah grew up in Houston but has called Nashville home since 2017. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. Hannah also holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis in trauma from Grand Canyon University.
Julia is a Residential Coach at Rest Stop Ministries with a passion for anti-trafficking advocacy. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work, and has served in the anti-trafficking field with compassion and dedication for several years.
Julia recently married her sweet husband, Joshua. Julia's hobbies of musical theatre, dancing, and singing, bring her healing and joy.
Julia Mertz
Residential Coach
Julia is a Residential Coach at Rest Stop Ministries with a passion for anti-trafficking advocacy. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work, and has served in the anti-trafficking field with compassion and dedication for several years.
Julia recently married her sweet husband, Joshua. Julia's hobbies of musical theatre, dancing, and singing, bring her healing and joy.
With a Master of Social Work and over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Jamie McAfee is a dedicated leader committed to advancing equity, access, and opportunity for underserved communities and committed to the growth of organizations that serve the community. Drawing on a strong clinical and community practice foundation, she has worked across programs serving children, families, and adults, always centering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
As a seasoned grant writer and nonprofit strategist, Jamie McAfee has secured funding for
initiatives focused on mental health, housing stability, youth development, community
empowerment, and more, helping organizations expand services and strengthen long-term
sustainability. In her leadership roles, she has guided cross-functional teams, built community
partnerships, and developed data-driven programs that align mission, impact, and funding priorities. With a background in nonprofit program leadership, Jamie specializes in translating
community needs into compelling, data-informed proposals that attract sustainable funding. Blending clinical insight with strategic planning, she brings a trauma-informed, strengths-based
perspective to every project, ensuring that funded programs are both client-centered and outcome-driven.
Currently, Jamie serves as a grant writer for Rest Stop Ministries, where she combines
her social work training with expertise in fund development and evaluation, to help nonprofits
tell their stories and achieve measurable outcomes. She is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals, amplifying community’s voice, and using strategic philanthropy to drive lasting social change.
Jamie McAfee
Grant Writer
With a Master of Social Work and over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Jamie McAfee is a dedicated leader committed to advancing equity, access, and opportunity for underserved communities and committed to the growth of organizations that serve the community. Drawing on a strong clinical and community practice foundation, she has worked across programs serving children, families, and adults, always centering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
As a seasoned grant writer and nonprofit strategist, Jamie McAfee has secured funding for
initiatives focused on mental health, housing stability, youth development, community
empowerment, and more, helping organizations expand services and strengthen long-term
sustainability. In her leadership roles, she has guided cross-functional teams, built community
partnerships, and developed data-driven programs that align mission, impact, and funding priorities. With a background in nonprofit program leadership, Jamie specializes in translating
community needs into compelling, data-informed proposals that attract sustainable funding. Blending clinical insight with strategic planning, she brings a trauma-informed, strengths-based
perspective to every project, ensuring that funded programs are both client-centered and outcome-driven.
Currently, Jamie serves as a grant writer for Rest Stop Ministries, where she combines
her social work training with expertise in fund development and evaluation, to help nonprofits
tell their stories and achieve measurable outcomes. She is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals, amplifying community’s voice, and using strategic philanthropy to drive lasting social change.
