Institute Faculty
In order to provide the best research and educational resources possible, the Institute for Shelter Care works with a national network of experts from various fields. Meet some of our faculty and research partners.
![Jeanne L. Allert, Ph.D.](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jeanne.jpg)
Jeanne L. Allert, Ph.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Institute for Shelter Care
![Linda Blackiston](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LindaB-web2.jpg)
Linda Blackiston
Special Projects Director
Institute for Shelter Care
![Paula Harper](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Paula-Harper-Headshot.jpg)
Paula Harper
Ministry Fundamentals Program Manager
Institute for Shelter Care
![Chelsea Longo](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chelsey-1.jpg)
Chelsea Longo
Operations Manager
Institute for Shelter Care
![Shannon Rapier](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shannon.jpg)
Shannon Rapier
Safe Home Manager
Out of Darkness Atlanta
![Rachel Stephens, Psy.D.](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Stephens.jpg)
Rachel Stephens, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor
Regent University
![Cynthia Terlouw Kvistad](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cece.jpg)
Cynthia Terlouw Kvistad
Executive Director
Terebinth Refuge
![Linda Thomas](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/linda_thomas-CROP-150x150.jpg)
Linda Thomas
Director of Communications
Institute for Shelter Care
![Brandy Zachariah](https://instituteforsheltercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Brandy.png)
Brandy Zachariah
Director
Out of Darkness Columbus