Our Team

Lorri Holtgrieve

Executive Director

Lorri Holtgrieve

Executive Director

Lorri joined Humanitri in 2019 and was appointed as the organization’s Interim Executive Director in September of 2021. She brings 20+ years of experience in non-profit marketing, communication and development to the agency as well as a passion for building organizational affinity through authentic story telling. She believes deeply in the mission of Humanitri and strives to ensure that every person has the opportunity to thrive. Lorri received her bachelor’s degree in communication and Spanish from Saint Louis University as well as a master’s degree in communication management from Webster University.

Ashley Moore

Director of Programs

Ashley Moore

Director of Programs

Ashley Moore is a diligent advocate for children and families. She has worked in the field of social services since 2012 in a variety of roles, most recently as a child abuse and neglect investigator for the State of Missouri. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in human services and psychology from Missouri Baptist University.

Shanique Prechard

Family Support Specialist

Shanique Prechard

Family Support Specialist

Shanique Prechard has bachelor’s degrees in both social work and sociology and is currently enrolled in the master’s level dual counseling program for clinical mental health and school counseling at Missouri Baptist University. She has a solid background in case management, job placement, and residential supervision of at-risk youth.

Myranda Stewart

Child and Youth Specialist-Occupational Therapist

Myranda Stewart

Child and Youth Specialist-Occupational Therapist

Myranda Stewart is a passionate new occupational therapy graduate with fieldwork experiences in pediatrics, community, and mental health settings. She strives for holistic interventions to help clients achieve their goals. She received her bachelor’s degree in science at Missouri Southern State University as well as a master’s degree in occupational therapy at Maryville University.

Sam Hayes

Maintenance Supervisor

Sam Hayes

Maintenance Supervisor

Sam Hayes has been with Humanitri since January 2000. As maintenance supervisor, Sam is responsible for all Humanitri properties and does whatever is needed to ensure that our families live in safe and attractive spaces. He serves as the joyful face of Humanitri as he goes out to pick up donations or works side-by-side with our many volunteer teams. If you know Sam…you love Sam!

Janet Schaper

Finance Manager (Volunteer)

Janet Schaper

Finance Manager (Volunteer)

Janet Schaper is a retired Accounting Manager who served with the Lou Fusz Automotive Network for over 20 years. She faithfully dedicates her time to multiple non-profit causes.

Anna Eaker

Community Engagement Coordinator

Anna Eaker

Community Engagement Coordinator

Anna Eaker has been working in the nonprofit and education realm for over a decade. Her most recent role was with Ignite Reading. She loves building relationships and serving others in our community. She has a bachelor’s in English Literature from the University of Baltimore, a master’s in Comparative Literature from University College London, and a master’s in American Studies from Saint Louis University.

Cara Hoevet

Finance Administrator

Cara Hoevet

Finance Administrator

Cara is thrilled to join the Humanitri team as the Finance Administrator. She brings more than 10 years of nonprofit financial management and development experience to the position. Cara spent 15 years in policy, communications, and public relations with the federal government before moving to the nonprofit sector. She has devoted the latter part of her career to serving women and children in St. Louis, Haiti, and Kenya. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia.