Meet The Team
Founder and President
Grant Berry
Grant is a faithful community leader fighting to alleviate poverty in Durham, NC. He has served on his church's Board of Trustees for Missions, and the Finance Committee. As one of the Program Directors of Seen Heard & Known, Grant models for his teams the compassion and dedicated effort that is needed to assist those who are experiencing homelessness.
Treasurer
Alex Galin
Alex is a second-grade teacher who cares deeply about the well-being of her students and those who are most vulnerable in her community. Alex believes in connecting with others and finding out what brings them joy in life. She's passionate about her faith and believes sharing the love of Jesus offers hope.
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Secretary
Kelsey Williams
Kelsey has a heart for people and drawing them deeper into the Word of God. She believes God has called her to be a servant leader by helping people understand scripture and walking with them as they grow in their relationship with the Lord Jesus. Throughout the week, Kelsey is a career and early talent specialist in University Career Services at UNC Chapel Hill. In her free time, she can be found outside biking, traveling, trying new restaurants, or spending time with her beloved husband, Christian.
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Board Member
Christian Williams
Christian is an automation engineer at Biogen. He is a thoughtful and compassionate leader, who desires to help people grow spiritually and personally. God is leading him to shape environments where people can see the beauty and power of God through His word, and desire to live a spirit-minded life (Romans 8:28). In his free time, he likes to play chess and spend time with his wife, Kelsey.
Board Member
Katya Heyl
Katya is in school to pursue a teaching license and has a desire to pursue international education. She has a heart to serve those experiencing homelessness because she believes God encourages and commands us to serve the least of these. As an international adoptee, she also has a desire to see children come to the saving knowledge of Christ Jesus and develop their identity as a child of God
Advisor
Patricia Shirley
Patricia, a visionary with a degree in Religious Arts from Tabernacle Bible College, has dedicated over two decades to non-profit management, driven by an unwavering commitment to education, boundless compassion for her community, and a profound sense of purpose. As an Entrepreneur, Author, podcast and radio show host, and a mother of five, she wears many hats. Currently serving as the chapter president for her healthcare association in Chapel Hill, Patricia continues to make a profound impact on her community and the healthcare industry.
Join Us
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding acts of kindness people can offer their community. If you would like to help the efforts of Seen Heard, and Known, please connect with us by filling out the contact information form below or contact us by email or phone.
919-808-5536