Our Staff

Welcome to our domestic violence shelter. We are a team of caring, experienced professionals who understand the challenges you may be facing. We are here to provide you with support and resources to help you through this difficult time. Our staff is trained in how to handle domestic violence situations, and we are committed to helping you achieve safety and stability. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything. We are here for you.

Mandi Geels
Executive Director of The River Valley Shelter

Karrie Bowden
Shelter Manager for The River Valley Shelter

Tory Paul
Advocate and Social Media Specialist for The River Valley Shelter

Charlee Carlton
Advocate for The River Valley Shelter

Sheila Phillips
Part-Time Advocate for The River Valley Shelter

Sally Torres
Bilingual Advocate (Spanish and English) for The River Valley Shelter

Linda Bankston
Outreach Advocate and Russellville Police Department Liaison for The River Valley Shelter

Zoe Merritt
Outreach Advocate for The River Valley Shelter

Sophia Hampton
Part-time Advocate for The River Valley Shelter