"My son has been having some serious issues at home. I was at my wits end, until I found Project Safe Place and met Brandi. She welcomed me right in, respectfully listened to me go on about my situation, then went on to tell me about Project Safe Place and how they could help.
I was blown away and relieved beyond belief that there was someone who thoroughly understood the dynamics I was facing, sincerely took interest in my son's welfare and was willing to help. I just wanted you to know, right away, how grateful we both are for her efforts." --parent |
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Brandi Smitherman brings with her extensive experience working with at-risk populations, most notably at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care in Portland, OR, where she served adults and youth facing mental-health challenges. She joined Volunteers of America in 2008 as the director of Project Safe Place in Coeur d'Alene, ID, where she works with at-risk, homeless and runaway youth and their families and oversees our Independent Living program in Northern Idaho, which serves current and former foster youth.
Brandi is dedicated, outgoing, organized and passionate about empowering youth to advocate for themselves as adults. When she’s not at work she loves to spend time with her family and enjoy the great outdoors. She can be reached at bsmitherman@voaspokane.org or 208.676.0772. |