HCET - Key Persons


Abby Hunt

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director

Adelle White

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
  • in 2023 As a Project Manager
Adelle joined HCET in 2023 as a project manager. Prior to joining HCET, she lived and worked in Chicago as a health educator at a free clinic and taught sexual health classes in Chicago Public Schools. Adelle holds a master's in education from Marquette University, and lives in Milwaukee with her husband and two friendly cats, Karen and Phil. Outside of work, she loves walking by the lake, trivia, karaoke, volunteering with Milwaukee's Northwest Fresh Food Access Council, learning to grow her own bell peppers, finding new hiking trails, and camping.

Amy S. Peterson - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board

Burton Patterson

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Cara Berg

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Doug Cope-Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Senior Evaluation Manager

Jen Stephenson

Job Titles:
  • Director of Business Operations

Jeremy Roseberry

Job Titles:
  • Director of Community Health
Jeremy Roseberry has been with HCET since 2016. As the Director of Community Health, Jeremy works with state, federal, and other funders to direct and monitor the implementation and evaluation of HIV/STI projects and expand HCETs work in the region. Prior to joining HCET, he worked for the Indiana Department of Health's (IDOH) Division of HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis. Jeremy studied at IUPUI where he received his master's degree in sociology. Jeremy loves Star Trek, traveling, spending time with his family, and talking about his Bichon Frise, Ernie.

Jordyn Greenwald

Job Titles:
  • Training and Community Engagement Manager
Jordyn Greenwald joined HCET in June 2020. As the Training and Community Engagement Manager, she plans and facilitates trainings and other educational events, as well as identifies opportunities for expanding reproductive and sexual health education in Wisconsin. Jordyn holds a bachelor's degree in health and society from Beloit College. Prior to her role at HCET, Jordyn worked at Community Action, Inc., where she educated adolescents on safe-sex practices and healthy decision-making. In her free time, Jordyn enjoys playing soccer, reading, and spending time outside.

Kelly Bradford

Job Titles:
  • Communications Coordinator
Kelly Bradford is the Communications Coordinator at HCET. She has been with the organization for over ten years and focuses her attention on social media outreach. In addition to those duties, Kelly monitors nursing contact hour accreditation with the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Bradford graduated from Illinois State University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She moved to Indianapolis in 2005 with an interest in community outreach. Kelly views reproductive and sexual health care as a fundamental right for all humans. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family.

Kelsey Hungerford

Job Titles:
  • Operations Coordinator
Kelsey Hungerford has been with HCET since January 2020. Kelsey was initially hired as an Administrative Assistant and transitioned into the role of Operations Coordinator in 2022. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for managing administrative functions, primarily in finance and training. Prior to HCET, Kelsey spent much of her profession in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). During this stretch in her career, she learned the ins-and-outs of non-profit processes, as well as direct patient care and support. During her free time, Kelsey enjoys exploring downtown Indianapolis, visiting local coffee shops, and spending time with her four rescue pets - Simone, Alroy, Pete, and Sirius.

Kris Posthuma

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
  • in 2023 As a Project Manager
Kris Posthuma joined HCET in 2023 as a project manager. He graduated from Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis with his master's degree in social work. Prior to joining the team, Kris worked alongside HCET as a facilitator and has co-authored virtual learning content as a contractor. Kris is passionate about program development, youth work, and sexual and reproductive health. His time outside of the office is spent with his family, tackling house projects, and making things out of construction paper for his daughter.

Leigh Zaban

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sustainability

Lucy Nguyen

Job Titles:
  • Virtual Learning Manager
Lucy Nguyen designs and develops modules on our virtual learning platform. She is originally from Saigon, Vietnam. Lucy was one of the boat people who immigrated to the US in the 1980s. Ask her about her pirate stories! She was a teacher for 12 years and developed a passion for service learning and educational equity. She has a master's degree from Purdue in learning design and technology and multiple bachelor's degrees at UCLA. She enjoys drawing, writing, gardening, and spending time with her husband, two sons, dog, cat, and chickens.

Monique Hensley

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Manager
Monique Hensley is a Senior Project Manager, responsible for ensuring project activities and deliverables are successfully met. She joined HCET in 2012, with over 25 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health care. Prior to joining HCET, she was a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS), providing services to people infected or exposed to sexually transmitted infections and/or HIV. This fueled her passion to advance public health awareness and provide education to individuals and communities to achieve positive sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Monique enjoys reading, beaches, and spending time with her nieces, her husband, and Chanel, her adored fur baby.

Rebecca James

Job Titles:
  • Director of Community Programs and Partnerships
Rebecca James joined HCET in September 2019. As the Director of Community Programs & Partnerships, Rebecca oversees the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of HCET's adolescent and virtual learning projects. She is a proud Hoosier, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University. Rebecca loves the great outdoors, holidays, and spending quality time with her spouse, 2 sons, and mini-goldendoodle.

Rita Venable

Job Titles:
  • Secretary / Treasurer, Retired