I was quite fortunate when I was hired as the Executive Director of the Torres Community Shelter to find people working here that were dedicated to the best interests of our Guests. Over the last year, we have even added to the strengths of our staff. The individuals who work at the Shelter never lose sight of the fact that we are here for the Guests and our decisions and approaches reflect that priority. Interacting with dozens of people per day who are in crisis requires exceptional people skills, a considerable degree of emotional intelligence, a strong work ethic and a sincere compassion for the well-being of others. —Brad

Torres Communtiy Shelter staff biographies (in progress):

Executive Director

Brad Montgomery: I've been doing nonprofit work for close to 20 years. I've always been motivated by the simple wish to help people and I feel incredibly fortunate that I'm able to make a living and meet my basic needs helping others. I moved to Chico a few years ago after my children were grown and in college and I love Chico. The people in Butte County, the climate and the priorities that our community demonstrates daily make me proud to be a part of what we're doing here. brad@chicoshelter.org 

Service Coordinators

Becky: After years of working in the Behavioral Health Department providing clerical support, I decided to return to school and gain the skills to work providing direct supportive services. I knew I wanted to work with persons in crisis to assist them to identify their potential for recovery and also to become active members of their community. I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and have experience providing case management services to persons with chronic mental health disorders. I have also worked at Catalyst as a crisis line volunteer for persons experiencing Domestic Violence. I have worked for the Torres Community Shelter for almost six years now providing case management services to assist guests to identify a plan to remove barriers to maintaining permanent housing. I enjoy helping people to identify what support is available to them to recover from a crisis and to continue in their recovery.

Patrick 

Shelter Supervisor

Louise

 Shelter Monitors

Andrea: I am a Social Work major at Chico State. Working at the shelter has given me immeasurable amounts of experience and I enjoy coming to work.

Brian: My name is Brian and I work at the Torres shelter to try and help make lives easier for those just down on their luck or for those that just don’t know what they need. It can be tough at times but the job is very rewarding. It’s a great feeling when someone comes up smiling, shaking your hand and thanks you, telling you their "leaving this place". Knowing we were the ones to help make it possible.

Kira: I want to make an impact.

Lindsay: I work at the shelter because I feel it is my way of giving back. I enjoy spending my time at an organization that is set up to help people reach their goals. By working at the shelter, I hope to empower individuals to create positive change in their lives.

Tammy: My name is Tammy and I have a passion to empower people. I recently graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. I have an earnest desire to help those that are marginalized and disadvantaged to access and receive Social and Economic Justice. I know that providing services in a heartfelt and dedicated manner to each guest that comes through the shelter doors will have a bounty of positive impact for that individual as well as for the community of Chico and beyond. I look forward to working with guest, colleagues, and our community progressively towards a better place for us all to live.

Tom: My name is Tom and I’m a college student studying psychology. I work at the Torres Shelter for the experience and out of a desire to help others. I work to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere at the shelter for those who need it. My only wish is that more help was available for people in need.

Chris

James

Jennifer

Tim