LUM Celebrates Women’s History Month
March marks Women’s History Month, and Lafayette Urban Ministry proudly recognizes the extraordinary contributions of women who lead, serve, and uplift the community.
Since the early 1960s, countless women have shaped the success of LUM through their dedication, advocacy, and service. Their contributions have played a pivotal role in advancing the LUM mission—tackling basic human needs and uplifting the people of Greater Lafayette.
LUM invites the community to join in honoring their achievements and recognizing their lasting impact. Together, their leadership, resilience, and commitment create a better future.
The Women of LUM – Women’s History Month
Pictured above from L to R are as follows:
ROW 1 – Cristy Perez, Immigration Clinic assistant director; Deb Parent, board member & volunteer; Dlina Gebre, intern; Barb Tyner, board vice president; Cristy Perez, Immigration Clinic assistant director; Donna Casey, Homeless Services intake
ROW 2 – Gayle Koning, assistant finance director; Kate DeJong, Youth Programs assistant director; Kristi Hogue, Youth Programs director; Leanna Giltmier, finance director
ROW 3 – Lee Blackman, Emergency Shelter manager; Linda Tripp, accounting assistant; Mackenzie Mykleby, intern; Marilyn Zerbes, board treasurer; Tricia Sembroski, board member & volunteer
ROW 4 – The Reverend Dr. Gladys Nwabah, Holy Trinity Lutheran; Terri Anderson, office manager & volunteer coordinator; Susan Ferris Edgell, board governance committee chair & volunteer; Patti O’Callaghan, volunteer public policy advocate; Nina Morgan, Protein Food Pantry director & board member
ROW 5 – Shirley Robertson, board member & volunteer; Crissy Thacker, custodian; Leah Kerkhoff, intern; Suzanne Clemenz, chaplain; Marina Shano, intern
ROW 6 – Dr. Karen Atcheson, Lafayette Friends Meeting; the Rev. Jennie Barrington, Unitarian Universalist; Rev. Dr. Hilary Cooke, Chapel of the Good Shepherd; Rev. Pamela Jones-Horne, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal; SJ Winter, Faith Presbyterian