Staff
PACEM’s year-round team provides ongoing connections for clients and partners. Winters are the “busy” season, and the summer months are spent reflecting, assessing, and preparing for what’s next. Learn more about our seasonal staff needs here.
Liz Yohn joined PACEM as a Case Manager in 2017 and became its Operations Manager during the pandemic. She’s a systems thinker, the “architect” behind our programs, and keeps all our ducks in as much of a row as possible. She currently serves as the Interim Executive Director.
Learn about her disability claims work here.
Learn the latest PACEM news here.
Heather Kellams joined PACEM as our Women’s Case Manager in September 2019. She brings pizzazz and professionalism in equal measure, ensuring every client recognizes their power.
Learn more about PACEM’s women’s programming here.
Tina Turner-Cabell joined PACEM as seasonal staff in 2018, and became our full-time Shelter Director in 2023. She has a heart of gold and a no-nonsense approach to ensuring everyone feels safe, welcome, loved, and supported in our shelters.
Learn more about our shelter programs here.
Rydell Payne recently joined PACEM as our new Seniors Case Manager. Rydell received a bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 1987 from James Madison University. He has over 30 years of experience working as a case manager, executive director, and mentor with our local communities. Rydell and his wife, Hope, currently reside next to his hometown in Louisa, Virginia. They have three sons: Joshua, Joseph and Isaac.
We’re excited to welcome Rydell to the team!
Rae Alberts joined us at the end of our 20th shelter season as our office admin assistant. They help to keep us all in order around here!