NICKEY STAMEY

Program Director, IMH-E ®

Nickey is the BRHF Program Director at the Blue Ridge Partnership for Children. She has served in that role since 2012 when the program first began implementation. Nickey has served in a variety of leadership roles including serving as the Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Toe River. Nickey is endorsed by the North Carolina Infant Mental Health Association as an Infant Family Reflective Supervisor and holds her NC Certificate in Trauma and Resilience. She enjoys traveling with her husband and son and spending time with her cats.

828-682-0047
392 E Main Street
Burnsville, NC 28714

AUTUMN SNYDER

Supervisor

Autumn Graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a double major in Human Services and Religion. Autumn has been a part of Blue Ridge Healthy Families since 2015.  ” Autumn is certified in administering the Growing Great Kids curriculum, Circle of Security and is in the process of obtaining her Infant Mental Health-Endorsement. Autumn is the Supervisor at BRHF and loves supporting Family Support Specialists in their direct care.

“I believe that the work that is happening at BRHF is powerful and life-changing.”

Outside of work Autumn enjoys spending time with her family and photography. She and her husband, Brent have three beautiful children; Dawson, Eden and Hayden. Autumn enjoys slow days at home with them and getting outside and playing as much as possible. Autumn’s faith in God is her grounding force and who she credits her blessings to. Her service to her job, family and ministry come from a deep desire and calling to honor God and serve Him well.

828-385-6943
31 Cross Street, Suite 280
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

KATIE BENNETT

Program and Outreach Coordinator

Katie joined the BRHF team in June of 2017 as the Program Support Specialist and Data Coordinator. She grew up in the mountains of NC and has a background in childcare as a teacher, center director, and in-home childcare provider. Katie is married with two sons and a daughter. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and all types of music!

828-682-0047
392 E Main Street
Burnsville, NC 28714

JENNIFER GUERRERO

Bilingual Family Support Specialist

Jennifer is the Bilingual Family Support Specialist.  Jennifer graduated from Lees McRae College with a BAAS in Human Services. She grew up in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Jennifer has always dreamt of working with families and kids. Jennifer has a 7 year-old son and loves living in the area and spending time with her family and friends.

828-682-0047
31 Cross Street, Suite 280
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

AMBERLY BIDDIX

Data Coordinator

Amberly graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in University Studies with a thematic core in data management. She also graduated with a certification in Data Analytics from East Carolina State University. She has two young boys and loves to read. Amberly is excited to help families and her community in whatever way her skills best allow.

828-682-0047
31 Cross Street, Suite 280
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

TONYA BOONE

Family Support Specialist

Tonya Boone has been a Family Support Specialist with Blue Ridge Healthy Families since 2020. Tonya earned her Bachelor’s of Social Work in 2019, after working as a server for 16 years. Tonya has worked over the years as a weekend shift worker with the Family Violence Coalition, as well as a CPS and Foster Care worker for Yancey County Department of Social Services. In 2020 Tonya was hired by Blue Ridge Healthy Families and continues to serve families as a home visitor. Over the years, Tonya has had many hours of training through the Healthy Families program in areas such as child development, breast feeding, and infant massage to assist her in her role as a Family Support Specialist. Just recently Tonya earned her certificate to facilitate the parenting education program, Circle of Security. In her free time, Tonya enjoys being at home with her family, and pets. “I am grateful for the different work experiences that I have had over the years that have allowed me to work with, and serve people from all different walks of life. My goal as a home visitor is that the families I serve will graduate from our program with a better understanding of bonding and attachment between parent and child, ways of accessing community resources, and the confidence and self-efficacy to work towards future goals.

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31 Cross Street, Suite 280
Spruce Pine, NC 28777