FOUNDER and Pastor

RaeAnna is the God’s Land Pastor. She has been passionate about God and following the work of Christ since she was 12 years old. RaeAnna has an extensive history in mobile case management serving indvidual’s experiencing long-term chronic houselessness. This has given her insight into intensive case management advocacy. Her experience with building recycled, repurposed and sustainable tiny homes fuels her passion for a progressive approach to affordable and sustainable housing. Making her a driving force behind the God’s Land mission to create a sustainable housing sanctuary for the houseless and vulnerable members of our community.

FOUNDER

Alejandra has an extensive history in housing case management. She is bilingual in English and Spanish which has allowed her to serve the broader community, providing support to individuals that are at higher risk due to a language barrier and discrimination. Alejandra’s experience in conducting housing assessments, mobile case management and managing a tiny home village of 50 transitional housing units has given her many insights into the inner workings of the housing system and the barriers that exist when attempting to access housing resources. She dedicates herself to addressing all those barriers.

FOUNDER

Bryanna has almost 20 years in providing care assistance in nursing homes and in in-home care, where she has provided ongoing intensive care-management to those in need. Her care services have made her in-tuned to the constant threat of houselessness that those with chronic health issues face. She is hard-working with personal goals and dreams and is a strong advocate for building a supportive community that assists each other in accomplishing their goals and dreams.

Wizard of the Arts

Matthias is a talented artist and activist who has dedicated himself to promoting empathy. He is responsible for the God’s Land logo, and works with local non-profits and governments to help our unhoused neighbors access shelter and critical survival supplies. Matthias also has a history in in caregiving in the medical field that has contributed to his passion for creating a supportive collective community.

Volunteer Lead

Sandra has a lengthy volunteer and employment history in community driven teaching, training and social service positions. She was a trainer for early childhood education classes and managed two daycare centers. She was responsible for training and HR at an agency that provided both residential and community support services to adults with developmental disabilities. She then went on to become the office staff manager for three different locations at a large organization which provides mental and behavioral health services to multiple counties. All her experience in early childhood, developmental, mental health and behavioral health has given her incredible insight into what it takes to navigate the system and be an advocate for those in need who are facing barriers.

Site Connection

Christina is an inspiration to the Thurston County community. She is a loving and nurturing mother. Her history of lived experience with houselessness has inspired her to dedicate her time to working as a peer and advocating for those currently experiencing houselessness. She has experience doing coordinated entry and working site support at a large 50 unit transitional tiny home village. Christina’s lived experience and excellent people skills give her tremendous insight and empathy into the needs of the community.