kelsey hayes
What is your job title and what year did you come on staff at The WellHouse?
I serve as the Education Coordinator for WellHouse Child, and I came on staff in 2024.
What is your favorite part about your job?
The best part of my job is being able to see the girls exercise their full potential and achieve academic success.
Please share your favorite memory from your time working at The WellHouse.
I loved being able to attend the Motion student conference with them earlier this year!
Tell us about your journey coming into the anti-trafficking field and with The WellHouse.
I've always had a passion for working with youth, particularly in education. However, I found myself feeling unfulfilled and prayed for a role that aligned more closely with my Christian values and calling to ministry.
When I learned about the opportunity of Education Coordinator, it felt like a role uniquely tailored to my background. While I hadn’t previously worked directly in anti-trafficking, my experience as a teacher, working in a youth residential facility, and serving in the juvenile detention center all prepared me for this kind of work. I recognized the similarities and felt a strong sense of calling to apply my skills in this field of work.
How has working at The WellHouse impacted your life?
Getting to do life alongside the girls in WellHouse Child has been such a blessing to me. The joy it brings me to watch them achieve goals they set for themselves and seeing they aren't too far gone is very special.