Our Team

Our Team

Administrative Staff

The LILY HAVEN Staff …

Sarina Thoendel, OTR/L, Executive Director

Sarina Thoendel, OTR/L

Executive Director

Sarina first joined the organization in 2023 as a Resident Advocate for the women’s program and later completed her doctoral capstone with us, exploring the role of Occupational Therapy in survivor recovery. After earning her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University, she stepped into the role of Program Director, where she further strengthened our support systems for survivors and began developing the new program for teen girls.

Now, as Executive Director, Sarina remains deeply committed to providing survivors with the tools they need to heal and build meaningful lives.

Carla Brown

Human Resources/Finance Manager

Board of Directors

Tim Anstead, Board Chair
Christ Community Church, Operations Director

John Von Dollen, Secretary
Mount Michael Benedictine High School, Director of Advancement

Catherine Dowling, Treasurer
University of Nebraska Foundation, Treasury Accountant II

Shannon Prososki
Private Practice Attorney, Guardian Ad Litem

LaShawn Young
Private Practice Attorney

Ashely Young
Gregg Young and Lucky Eleven Hospitality Group, Co-Owner

Andrea Thinnes, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C, FNAP
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University

Darren Harsin
Retired Teacher and Coach, Take the Reins

Dawn Seizys
New York Life

Atronic Alarms, General Manager

Jean Soares
Lawyer

How You Can Help

LILY HAVEN relies on donations and grants to provide survivors with the personalized care, and the resources they need—at no cost. This allows them to focus on healing and building a strong foundation for their future.

Exciting News!

Restored Wings is now LILY HAVEN!

Lily Haven, A Place of Hope & Healing

This name and our new tagline reflect our vital and life-changing programming.

A HAVEN OF HOPE
Lily Haven is a Nebraska nonprofit dedicated to offering hope and healing to girls ages 14–18 who have survived human trafficking. Our family-style home provides a safe and supportive space where survivors can heal and grow.

OUR NEW CHAPTER BEGINS
We’re updating our website, social media, and more—stay tuned! And keep an eye out for an invitation to our Kick-Off Party on April 30th
or RSVP here: