Edie de Jong
Director of Transitional Living

Edie serves as Program Director of Transitional Living at Hope Haven, where she leads efforts to equip youth transitioning from foster care with the life skills, stability, and support needed for independent adulthood. Since joining Hope Haven in 2025, she has brought more than 20 years of experience mentoring and developing young people through ministry and nonprofit initiatives focused on guided mentoring, leadership development, and discipleship, both locally and globally. Her background in communication and youth development uniquely equips her to support transitional-aged youth as they build confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for successful adulthood.

Clara Nash
Life Skills Coordinator

Clara Nash serves as Life Skills Coordinator at Oak Haven, where she helps young women build the confidence and practical skills needed for independent living. With a lifelong passion for working with teens, Clara has led outreach efforts around the world and developed programs centered on connection, storytelling, and personal growth. At Oak Haven, she equips residents with essential tools in areas such as education, employment, finances, healthy relationships, and mental and physical well-being. Clara believes that when a young woman understands her worth and purpose, she can build a future filled with possibility. She is honored to walk alongside each resident as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives.

Julie Antwine
Case Manager

Julie Antwine serves as Case Manager for Oak Haven and Aftercare Coordinator, where she supports young women as they transition into independent living. From securing healthcare and mental health services to navigating financial aid and education, Julie ensures each resident has the tools needed to succeed beyond care. With 26 years of experience in the foster care system, Julie holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Midwestern State University and is both a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker and a Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator. She is deeply passionate about guiding young women who have been abused or overlooked in the system toward confident, independent adulthood. Outside of her work, Julie enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.

Sandi Long, RN
Nursing Services Manager

Sandi Long is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience in healthcare management, clinical leadership, and performance improvement. At Hope Haven, Sandi combines her clinical expertise with a passion for serving families impacted by foster care and adoption. She shares the organization’s commitment to a Christ-centered, trauma-informed approach to care and supports providers in delivering specialized plans of care for medication management. Sandi is dedicated to fostering an environment where healing, growth, and support form the foundation for every individual and family served.

Kennie Adams
House Manager