Our people, our strength
Each team member serves a specific role in leadership, outreach, case management, development, finance, and volunteer mobilization.
Founder and CEO
Austin planted Metro Relief in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2011 after serving in homeless outreach in New York City. His early life included hardship, the unsolved murder of his mother, and a determined path through college and ministry.
He continues to multiply mobile outreach programs while remaining hands-on with buses and friends on the street.
austin@metrorelief.org
Development Director
A U.S. Army veteran with experience supporting Marine Corps family programs, Monica holds degrees in Medical Studies and Administration. She connects people’s time, talent, and resources to tangible community impact.
monica@metrorelief.org
Director of Finance
Jasmine has worked in bookkeeping and accounting since college and is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations strengthen financial operations. She holds degrees in Business Administration and Human Resource Management.
jasmine@metrorelief.org
Human Resource Director and Assistant to the CEO
Stacy began as a volunteer cutting hair during bus outreach. Her role grew across bookkeeping, administration, mobile case management, technology, supplies, operations, and human resources.
stacy@metrorelief.org
Director of Operations
Corrie holds social work degrees from Texas Tech and UT Arlington. Her career spans education, grant writing, mobile case management, therapy, ministry, and operations leadership.
corrie@metrorelief.org
Mobile Case Manager
After overcoming addiction, Alex discovered Metro Relief while completing community service. She began volunteering and joined the case-management team in 2022, bringing deep compassion for people facing addiction.
alex@metrorelief.org
Mobile Case Manager
Amber helps people obtain identification and birth certificates, access treatment or sober living, and navigate the path into housing.
amber@metrorelief.org
Mobile Case Manager
Dylan’s international soccer experience shaped a global perspective and a drive to advocate for others. He began volunteering in 2023 and now serves through consistent follow-up and caring engagement.
dylan@metrorelief.org
Mobile Case Manager
Shannon brings community engagement, youth-program coordination, and relationship-building experience while pursuing a degree in Social Work.
shannon@metrorelief.org
Marketing Coordinator
Sarah began volunteering on the Metro Relief bus in 2024 and brings creativity, event planning, community involvement, and a life shaped by faith and service.
sarah@metrorelief.org
Volunteer Coordinator and Events Team
A certified chef and longtime food-industry professional, Ellen brings decades of leadership, entrepreneurship, ministry, and volunteer experience.
ellen@metrorelief.org
Project Associate — Development
After a 40-year career in municipal engineering and public works, Mark serves in development and bus outreach.
mark@metrorelief.org
Event Associate — Development
Vivienne is a retired retail professional and active church volunteer who supports Metro Relief events and development.
viv@metrorelief.org
Assistant Event Coordinator
Arlene brings extensive retail and customer-service experience to fundraising-event coordination.
arlene@metrorelief.org
Finance Office Assistant
Bill served for 36 years in public accounting and now assists with financial-management tasks and bus outreach.
bill@metrorelief.org