Prior to founding Worthwhile Wear, Dan spent close to 6 years working in marketing and sales at an engineering firm before he left everything to follow his desire to help survivors of human trafficking. Dan holds a BS from Clearwater Christian College, but attributes much of his education to his years spent growing up in Ukraine as a missionary kid. (More about that here.)

Dan enjoys getting to interact and connect with participants, staff, volunteers, donors, business partners, and other supporters associated with Worthwhile Wear. When Dan’s not laying the groundwork for Worthwhile Wear’s next steps, you’ll likely find him listening to a podcast and working on his latest project. Whether it be a broken engine, a circuit board that needs soldering or some carpentry work, Dan finds his happy place fixing things.

Prior to joining the Worthwhile Wear team, Tina was a part of a volunteer construction team for the Education and Counseling Center at The Well. As she learned more about the issue of human trafficking, she felt compelled to take action and be a part of the solution. Tina earned her BS degree from Kutztown University and also holds a certificate in Non-Profit Management from LaSalle University.

Tina was inspired through her professional experience working for the Travis Manion Foundation as she engaged with families of the fallen and harnessed the power of volunteers to serve their community. Now Tina enjoys inspiring others to engage in our mission. When she puts a pause on her work, you might find her out on a long distance run enjoying God’s creation.

Prior to Worthwhile Wear, Brooke spent a few years supporting various small business owners as they worked towards their business goals. She also flexed her creative muscles as a Director of Communications for her church through written and graphic design. These roles helped her to discover the joy in supporting others and shaped her analytical approach to work.

A strong believer in business being used as a force for good, Brooke was drawn to how Worthwhile Wear utilized their thrift business to support their programs. She’s worn a few hats since her early days as a thrift volunteer and now enjoys getting to be a part of all aspects of Worthwhile Wear (and still scratch that creative itch through marketing and planning events). She holds a BA degree from Eastern University. Although she may not work at Worthwhile Thrift anymore, outside of work you can likely find Brooke scouring her local thrift stores for her next great find or convincing her dog to give up the latest sock he discovered.

Prior to joining the team, Evie worked for Project SHINE during her graduate program at Temple where she developed a passion for the role of nonprofits and advocacy work in the community.

After being introduced to Worthwhile Wear by a friend and as a stay at home mom returning to work, she couldn’t stop thinking about our mission so she decided to send her resume and the rest is history. When Evie is not at writing grants, you might find her working on a creative project, grabbing the next book off her reading list or planning an adventure with her family!

Nicole’s favorite part of her role is sharing about the mission of Worthwhile Wear with the community, specifically spreading hope and awareness. Prior to joining the team, Nicole was an ESL teacher in Jordan, where she had the chance to learn a new culture, language, and way of life.

More recently, she taught second grade in North Philly. Those experiences shaped her to be more empathetic and understanding of those who are different from her, and she looks forward to applying those skills to her role as the Assistant Store Manager. When Nicole is not at the thrift store you might find her spending time with her husband, or cuddling with her two cats and sweet pup!

Before joining the Worthwhile Wear team, Lauren met a survivor of human trafficking at her church that opened her eyes to the realities of modern day slavery. That ignited a desire for her to take action, so with her BA in Fashion Management, and a love of all things thrift, she found the retail side of Worthwhile Wear. Lauren enjoys the staff and volunteers she works with along with creating relationships with customers at the store.

Lauren holds a masters degree from Trinity Bible College & Theological Seminary, but feels that much of her character has been shaped by becoming a foster parent. Through that role she’s learned that oftentimes the most difficult things in life are the most worthwhile.  When Lauren’s not beautifying the store (or beautifying her own home) you might find her squeezing in a few laps around the local ice rink before work.

Jason first heard about Worthwhile Wear when he volunteered at the Collegeville store for a work night. After learning more about the mission and interacting with the staff and volunteers, he knew it would be a great opportunity to have a career with meaningful impact.

After graduating from Millersville University with a BS Degree in Finance, he was an analyst for many years while also managing an operational team in the financial service industry. His previous experience has taught him the importance of time management and client service, and recently changing career paths has been very enjoyable for him. When Jason is not working at the Collegeville thrift store, you might find him gardening or trying a new build project.

She was first introduced to Worthwhile Wear when Dan came to speak at her church. Once she learned more about the mission, she knew that she wanted to work with an organization that helps those in need, but especially for an issue that exists in her own backyard.

Her tenured thrift career has provided her with the essential skills needed to manage one of our thrift stores. She looks forward to bringing her knowledge and training in thrift retail and the research of high end and antique donation items to her Plumsteadville staff and volunteers. When Nancy is not at the thrift store, you might find her planning her next overseas adventure, road tripping to Disney World, or journaling with her collection of fountain pens - that is her absolute favorite!

Olivia’s favorite part of her role at Worthwhile Wear is working with so many great people who are passionate about ending human trafficking. Olivia has a desire to help others, and she is excited to further the mission of Worthwhile Wear alongside like-minded individuals.

Beginning at a young age, Olivia has always loved shopping for pre-loved items, and she enjoys seeing all of the unique pieces that the community donates to the thrift store. When Olivia is not at the thrift store you might find her studying for an upcoming college exam, designing florals, enjoying the outdoors or caring for animals, especially chickens which are her favorite!

For a long time, Erika has been attracted to positions that offered her the opportunity to train and help others. She knew early on that one day she would work in a role that would restore women. When a friend of Erika’s introduced her to Worthwhile Wear, she knew the coordinator role would fulfill her desire to serve survivors of human trafficking.

What Erika enjoys the most about working at Worthwhile Wear is the opportunity to get to know and spend time with the women who are a part of the Worth It program. When Erika is not checking in with Worth It participants, you will probably find her enjoying the outdoors and observing the intricacies of nature.

Prior to joining the Worthwhile Wear team, Stephanie was a volunteer and she always felt energized by being a part of the Worthwhile Wear mission to help each woman to realize their true worth and to experience freedom. Stephanie previously spent over a decade in a classroom setting, walking alongside her students and their families. She is passionate about helping others in their journey and she enjoys creating meaningful connections.

Her favorite part about working at Worthwhile Wear is two-fold: 1) the opportunity to work alongside dedicated staff and volunteers who share the same passion for reaching and serving women of human trafficking and 2) getting to know our program participants and supporting them in achieving their goals. When Stephanie is not working on the finer details of the Worth It program, you can likely find her spending her free time thrifting for treasures, being creative with her next DIY project and spending time with family.

In addition, Paige manages the house facility and staff so that participants can obtain the tools and resources for healing in a safe, supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Prior to joining the Worthwhile Wear team, Paige worked for Voice and Vision doing systems advocacy work related to mental health and substance use recovery, and also served as the Operations Director for Pennridge FISH Organization where she developed a passion for advocating and resourcing for individuals facing food insecurity and homelessness.

Using the many skills she has developed over the years working alongside vulnerable individuals, Paige looks forward to supporting, empowering and building relationships with the strong and beautiful women who come to The Well. When Paige is not at The Well, you might find her enjoying the company of her two rescue dogs, and catching up on her reading list!

Prior to joining the team, Kate provided in-home services for over twelve years as a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist for adults who had sustained brain injuries, as well as worked for five years in the psychiatric unit of a hospital. Both of those experiences taught her patience, empathy, teaching, and resourcefulness.

In her role at The Well, Kate looks forward to being inspired herself, in addition to empowering our participants to achieve the lives they truly desire. When Kate is not at The Well, you might find her outdoors letterboxing or wearing a twirly skirt while contra dancing!