SHEPHERD’S GATEWAY BOARD
Our Board consists of a wide variety of visionaries.
President/Treasurer:
Rosa Nuon
Rosa graduated from Grand Canyon University online school with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on trauma. She has 15 years of Social Work and Case Management background experience in nonprofit organization settings with youth and families and is currently an In-Home Therapist for youth and families at an Outpatient Hospital Program. She also has clinical mental health counseling experiences working with adults from various background history as an Intern for two years.
In 2009, God placed a burden on Rosa’s heart to reach out to the youth and elderly, and to build a non-profit Christian organization that serves these vulnerable populations. This was where she found her calling and passion to bring healing and restoration to the broken. Rosa stands on the promises of God through the scripture verse from Romans 8:28 “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose” because she understands that it is the Lord who will work all things together for good to anyone who believes and love him.
Vice President/Secretary:
Laura Guzman
Laura Guzman is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and has worked in a variety of settings with clients ranging in age from toddler to adult where she provided direct intervention as well as evaluations. She obtained her Master's degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Currently she works as a school based bilingual speech-language pathologist and also provides services in a clinical setting. Prior to working as a speech- language pathologist, Laura obtained her Master's degree in Forensic Science and worked at the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science doing DNA Analysis.
Laura is also an active member of her church, where she has led a small group for single mothers and taught in the kids ministry. She has had lay counseling training under the direction of Dr. Michael Capparelli; and also participated in the Shepherd Project through The Samaritan Women, discussing topics such as child abuse and prnography, human/sex trafficking, and sexual assault.
Her passion is to show others the love of Christ and she works diligently to follow that calling.
Board Member:
Ron Gagnon
Ron is a former CPA and experienced financial manager with over 40 years of experience working with small to medium sized businesses/organizations. He has been a financial consultant to businesses and has been employed in various positions such as Controller, CFO, & Vice President/Treasurer. Working with these size organizations has prepared Ron to be a hands on worker, while at the same time being involved with high level decision making, including policy setting, process improvement, and diagnosing and negotiating varied business opportunities such as mergers and acquisitions. Within this background Ron has developed a passion for contributing to the start-up, growth, and continued operational efficiency of organizations.
Ron feels that the Shepherd’s Gateway project is a rewarding opportunity to enhance this passion by helping others.
Board Member:
Ed Freeman
Ed is a businessman of 40 years whose love and desire is to serve the community. Ed is the former president of Freemans Food-Service and currently owns and operates two businesses, Rooter-Man Plumbing and Anytime Junk Removal. He has served on numerous boards. Ed has also been a youth athletic coach for 40+ years.
Shepherds Gateway is an opportunity for Ed to serve the community.
James 1:27 is a scripture that guides his passion to serve. "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."
Board Member:
Ericka Levesque
Ericka is a transactional attorney who has been practicing law for 19 years. She is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Her primary practice is in commercial and residential real estate. She has assisted numerous clients with opening new businesses, acquiring assets, and real estate. The majority of the businesses she assists with are small businesses. She has a passion for helping people bring their dreams to reality.
Ericka feels that Shephard’s Gateway allows her to fulfill her passion in helping those heal who suffered from traumatic experiences