About us
At OWL360 we engage young people in real-world-readiness skills
so they can authentically achieve sustainable independence.
OUR VALUES
- We create a culture of belonging where people feel seen and heard.
- We are committed to accountability and integrity to deliver high quality programming and
follow through of commitments.
- We act with courage to challenge the status quo and address difficult situations with
restorative, creative approaches.
- We operate through a lens of humanity and maintain transparency, dignity, and respect.
- We center community and care to support healthy relationships.
OWL360 Staff
KELLI PARCHER (she/her)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kelli has been working with youth and families for 25 years. Her work has primarily focused on innovative prevention and intervention programming for youth and young adults. Her work is well recognized nationally and internationally as an author in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy programming specifically working with young people. As the Executive Director Kelli believes that community begins with caring for one another and sharing resources to assist in guiding young people as they emerge into adulthood.
EMAIL KELLI:
kelliparcher@jeffersonyouthproject.org
ZHALEH ALMAEE (she/they)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Zhaleh is dedicated to nurturing the leadership of future generations and creating healthy communities that uplift the needs and interests of marginalized people including young folks. She is a community organizer with experience both in nonprofit management prioritizing social impact over profit as well as progressive philanthropy acknowledging power indifferences and working toward the creation of equitable systems.
Zhaleh has degrees in Psychology from Albany Sate University and Theatre Arts from Emerson College. As a professional Applied Theatre artist and trainer they draw on creative techniques for community building, dialogue, and societal healing and transformation. She is a humble mother of four, song weaver, and survivor grounded in ancestral healing practices and movement meditation.
Zhaleh fosters joy by cultivating curiosity, creating inclusive and expressive spaces, integrating restful approaches, and working for collective liberation.
EMAIL ZHALEH:
zhaleh@jeffersonyouthproject.org
KELLEY WATSON (she/her)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER & EDUCATOR
Kelley is an avid adventurer and dedicated educator. She has lived in Port Townsend for over 20 years working as an educator and mariner. She has helped to start the Port Townsend Maritime Academy, the Girls Boat Project, She Tells Sea Tales and many other well loved educational programs in our community. She loves a good adventure; swimming in cold water, paddling her kayak through the wilderness, and playing outside with her family, friends and sweet dog. She is thrilled to be working with OWL360 to develop workforce programs where young people can build their pathways into living wage and meaningful careers! Stop by on most Wednesday afternoons at the Nest to learn more!
EMAIL KELLEY:
kelleyw@jeffersonyouthproject.org
SARAH HENRY (she/her)
RESOURCE NAVIGATOR
Sarah grew up in Sequim and graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor's degree in Theater Tech. She has lived in Port Townsend since 2022. She is passionate about working with youth and young adults and helping remove barriers to access resources. She has experience in affordable housing advocacy for young people which lends itself to her work at OWL360 along with her background working with youth at the YMCA. Sarah enjoys basketball, video games, badminton, and learning new cooking recipes.
EMAIL SARAH:
sarahh@jeffersonyouthproject.org
SONIA FROJEN (she/her)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TEAM
Sonia Frojen returned to Port Townsend in the Spring of 2024 after living in Seattle for a few years. She grew up in the rural upper Midwest before moving to the Aleutian Islands of SW Alaska for junior high and high school. College in Portland, Oregon eventually connected her to the Salish Sea and environmental education aboard Schooner Adventuress as a deckhand and educator. She moved to Port Townsend in 2003 and has worked various jobs in maritime work, trip guiding, massage therapy, and for almost 10 years educating young people at the Northwest Maritime Center. Sonia works to empower young people with life-long learning skills to build relationships and connect to resources in the community. She is also dedicated to actively unlearning and dismantling racism, classism, transphobia, homophobia, ageism and ableism.
Sonia enjoys walking in the woods or on the beach with her rescue dog Rocco, reading, writing, dancing, sky gazing, and participating in her 12- step recovery community. She also coaches Special Olympics Basketball, and sits on the Schooner Martha Foundation board.
EMAIL SONIA:
soniaf@jeffersonyouthproject.org
AJ SCHOTT (she/her)
PEER ALLY & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT
Since AJ was young, she has been curious about how the mind works. She has 22 years of navigating mental health struggles and substance abuse. Working in the field of recovery has been eye opening and played a part in cultivating a passion for helping others connect with resources.
AJ draws on life experience and professional training which includes being a Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist Level II. AJ is also on the Outreach Team with ‘Believe In Recovery' and brings those skills to The Nest with weekly office hours. She enjoys being a peer ally by hosting the bi-weekly Resilience Club at The Nest for teens to drop-in and get connected to resources.
AJ's goal is to lend a nonjudgemental ear and provide a safe place to talk about things. She guides people to get in touch with their needs and feel empowered to make healthy choices. She is dedicated to sharing a message that every healing journey is full of unknowns and lots of new information, it doesn’t have to be scary with the right supports. She's here and available to be one of those people along the way.
EMAIL AJ:
ajschott@jeffersonyouthproject.org
DANA WEIR (she/her)
CLEMENTE COURSE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Dana is an artist and art educator who is passionate about the transformative power of creativity. She is excited to join the OWL360 community as the Academic Director of the Clemente Course.
In addition to working with OWL360, Dana enjoys being an art instructor for local schools and organizations, including Swan School, the Benji Project, and Northwind Art. She works alongside her students as they explore visual culture, art history, artistic technique and creative self-expression. Dana is committed to teaching and studying art from a social justice perspective, keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of her practice.
When she is not teaching or creating art, Dana loves to explore the Pacific Northwest, in both urban and wild environments.
EMAIL DANA: dana@jeffersonyouthproject.org
JESSICA GARCIA, LMHCA (she/they)
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER
Jessica received her counseling education in Richmond, VA and has been a resident of the Jefferson County community since 2016. Her varied work experience has shaped her professional goals and career path - rekindling the spirit of her initial interest in the field of psychology. This began when she was 17 years old and realized that she would like to provide more effective services to youth than she had received herself.
Jessica strives to show up authentically and pulls from a blend of humanistic and cognitive modalities. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based techniques - such as those from dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness - to assist young adults in recognizing their capacities, setting/achieving their goals, overcoming challenges, and finding meaning in their lives. Jessica has a great respect for OWL 360’s mission and all that they have already accomplished in such a short time. She’s excited to be a part of their team and grow with the organization as they support more young people together every year.
EMAIL JESSICA: jessica@jeffersonyouthproject.org
Hannah Germeau
COFFEEHOUSE MANAGER & YOUTH EVENT COORDINATOR
Hannah is passionate about supporting young people and creating a welcoming place for everyone who walks through the doors of The Nest Community Coffeehouse. She has always been deeply involved in the community. As a kid she loved being in 4H and Pony Club. An alumni of Port Townsend High School, she enjoyed participating in clubs like Drama and Yearbook. Now, as a mother, she dedicates her time to her beautiful family alongside her passions for photography, art, horseback riding, the outdoors, and working with animals. She also loves to nerd out on video games, films, and even a little Dungeons & Dragons. Above all, Hannah strives to be kind, helpful, and resourceful both in her personal and professional life. Young people who are interested in hosting an event at The Nest are encouraged to reach out to Hannah. She also loves being available to talk and makes a perfect cup of coffee.
EMAIL HANNAH: hannahg@jeffersonyouthproject.org
Nicole O'Hara (she/her)
FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Nicole's dedication to community enhancement is evident through her extensive work and volunteer experience. With over twenty years in nonprofit administration and community organizing, she has made impactful contributions on both coasts, supporting a range of causes from teen family support and early childcare advocacy to salmon recovery. Her academic background in Environmental Policy, Institutions & Behaviors with a focus on Health Administration from Rutgers University highlights her commitment to fostering positive change.
Nicole’s career reflects a deep dedication to creating vibrant, inclusive communities where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect and thrive. She now applies her problem-solving and organizational skills to financial management, finding satisfaction in the structure it provides. While she and her family cherish their time and experiences traveling, they have chosen Jefferson County as their home.
EMAIL NICOLE: nicoleo@jeffersonyouthproject.org
Coffee Companions
MAKE YOUR
COFFEE COUNT
The only non-profit coffeehouse in Jefferson County, The Nest is the perfect place to "Make Your Coffee Count" and support future generations.
An all-ages community coffeehouse with programs and events for young people, The Nest is a hub of resource and connection. Our Coffee Companions are an essential part of this!
We value the unique life experiences of every person. When support is needed, coffee companions provide non-judgmental attention, support to accessing resources, and a peer-centered approach to meet people where they are and walk alongside them on their journey.
Coffeehouse Team
Making coffee, providing support
Coffee House Manager ~ Hannah Germeau
Coffee Companions ~ Hoku Nye, Karley Caseber,
Stormy Wolsterman, Kamryn Koroma
Our Board
DAVID SCHERER
David Scherer, Ph.D. is a retired clinical psychologist and former university professor. His research and clinical work focused on therapeutic interventions for adolescents and families, particularly around issues of delinquency, substance abuse, and adolescent decision-making. He has authored numerous publications and presentations and has worked as a consultant and board member for substance use recovery, adoption, and professional licensing organizations prior to arriving in Port Townsend. He has lived in Port Townsend for several years and is an eager contributor to the mission of OWL360.
GABBIE CAUDILL
Gabbie is a substance use disorder professional (SUDP) and has been working in the field for over 10 years. She is one of the owners of Believe in Recovery which has locations in Port Townsend and Yakima. Gabbie has a Master of Science degree in forensic psychology and is currently a doctoral student in the field of psychology, specializing in addictions and co-occurring disorders. She is also a veteran, which has given her firsthand experience in the struggles that veterans deal with regularly. Gabbie has always felt a calling to help those struggling with homelessness and behavioral health disorders. The amazing support and services that OWL360 provides the youth and young adults in the community is exactly where her heart is.
JENN WELLS
Jenn is the Treasurer for Owl 360 and is the owner of Crunch Accounting in Port Townsend. She comes to the board with vast experience having been a board member supporting non-profits for over 30 years. She served on the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce board 2002 - 09 before becoming their Executive Director until she moved to Camarillo, California in 2011 to run their Chamber for 3 years. She has served on Team Jefferson and the Ventura County Economic Development Council. In the past, Jenn was on the Boiler Room board, served on several tourism boards, and was involved deeply with Rotary. Jenn was Port Townsend's Business Leader in 2005. She moved back to Port Townsend in 2016 and enjoys the unique PT lifestyle with her friends and dog, Sophie.
LYNDSAY FLUHARTY
Lyndsay has a bachelor’s degree in media arts and a MA in sociology. With an interest in health equity, she has forged a career in health communications. Her areas of interest include population health and the social determinants that shape individual’s health behaviors. She joins OWL360’s Board of Directors to provide marketing and communications guidance, focusing on community outreach and growth. She is excited to work within the community she calls home and assist in the mission of providing sustainable independence to the young people of Jefferson County. When she’s not working, she’s outside enjoying all the fun the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
LELA HILTON
Lela Hilton founded the first, and still the only rural Clemente Course (1999) in Port Hadlock, Washington where she served as Academic Director for 16 years. In 2007 she received the Humanities Washington award for this work. She has been with the Clemente Course nationally since 2014 and has served as both Executive and National Program Director. She is a graduate of Antioch University with a BA in environmental studies and an MA in adult education. She has served as a board member with various non-profit organizations focusing on environmental education and restoration, at-risk youth, rural economic development, arts and culture. She lives in Chimacum, WA.
Sam Schroeder
Sam has worked with youth and young adults in some capacity for the majority of his career. Ranging from youth wilderness tripping and environmental education, to childcare, to youth and young adult homelessness, he has seen what young people are capable of when they are given the opportunity to thrive. Sam has lived in Port Townsend for several years, previously managing the youth and young adult housing programs at Olympic Community Action Programs before transitioning to a federal housing program manager position with the Washington State Department of Commerce. As a young adult housing case manager in Port Townsend, Sam has seen first hand the impact OWL360 has had successfully moving young people into housing. He is excited to continue working with OWL360 to provide incredible opportunities for the young people in our community.
