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OUR JUNIOR BOARD IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO MAKE A TANGIBLE DIFFERENCE AT OASIS AND IN OUR COMMUNITY. JUNIOR BOARD MEMBERS ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21 – 39 AND HAVE A PASSIONATE INTEREST IN HELPING IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

Junior Board Officers

Maeve Adams
President

Travelers

Juliana Harless
VP Marketing

Madison Energy Investments

Madison Field, J.D.
Secretary

Balch Bingham LLP

Jennifer Fisher
VP of Operations/ArtCard Chair

MotionMobs

Mary Hendon Yelverton
VP of Membership

Rezult Group

Junior Board Members

Logan Anez-Chair Art Acquisition

Lakeshore Benefit Alliance

Adelaide Copeland

Shipt

Dianna Bai DelaRosa

Persado

Mary Wallace Hannon-Past President

Regions

Alex Herringdon

Southern Copper & Supply Co. Inc.

Jane Gray Eiland

The Literacy Council

Gigi Hayes

Birmingham School of Law

Theresa Hickman

Life Line Solutions LLC

Mary Susan Cashio Houston

Gusty Gulas Group

Babe Mobley

Community Volunteer

Emma Keenum

Protective Life Corporation

Jasmine Sledge

Alabama Power

Carolyn Williams

Economic Development Partnership of AL

Jenna Zoghby

American Health Imaging
Jan Williams
Owner
Maeve Adams
President
Travelers
Jennifer Fisher
VP of Operations/ArtCard Chair
MotionMobs
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Kathryn Bowden

M. Ed, J.D. – Executive Director

Kathryn joined the Oasis staff in January 2006. She has a J. D. from Cumberland School of Law and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama. At Alabama, Kathryn was an Honors Scholar with a specialization in Women’s Studies. Ten years after receiving her law degree, she returned to college and earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Auburn University. Her prior experience includes the private practice of family law and service as Executive Director of two statewide nonprofits. Her special expertise in regulatory issues includes terms as an attorney for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Department of the Interior, and SONAT Inc. Her expertise in public relations includes her role as press secretary for two statewide political campaigns. Kathryn is a Robert Wood Johnson Ladder to Leadership Fellow and a Momentum graduate. Ms. Bowden’s business background, as well as her legal and nonprofit experience, combined with her education and personal passion for supporting women and children makes her the perfect fit as the manager of an organization dedicated to the well-being of women and children. 

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Shenitha Hinton

MS, LPC, NCC – Clinical Director

Shenitha is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She earned her Master of Science degree in Counseling from Faulkner University, and a Graduate Certificate in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Shenitha adopts a collaborative leadership style. As mentor and supervisor, she acknowledges the gifts of each counselor while challenging them and fostering their growth and development. Prior to being named Clinical Director, Shenitha served as Counselor and Intake Coordinator at Oasis. Her clinical work includes adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, identity concerns, and relational problems. She has advanced clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,  Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Gottman Method, and other evidence-based practices. Other areas of experience and special interests include engaging and working with BIPOC and other underepresented communities. Shenitha finds great fulfillment working with older adults and volunteering.

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Jeri P. Kyle

Director of Development and Communications

Jeri previously served as the Oasis Office Manager, handling the administrative functions for operations, human resources, and facility management.  Her community volunteer experience includes ten years with Junior League of Birmingham, serving on the Executive Board and serving as Co-Chair of the largest fundraiser, the Antiques and Garden Show.   She recently served as Chair of the Gala for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). She was a member of the Beeson Grant Committee with Canterbury Methodist Church and served as Chair of the Mt. Brook School System’s Special Education Advisory Committee. Jeri has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Auburn University. She was employed by Arthur Andersen Consulting, Hayes Microcomputer Products, MSA Software, and was the  owner of a payroll service for small businesses.