Meet the team
Samantha Stout
Eli Morales
Marilyn has spent 9 years wokring at Prairie Family Center. She creates and updates the layout of our website and keeps our social media accounts current with news and happenings.
Marilyn Ziegler
9 YEARS
Danielle Herres
4.5 YEARS
Kobi Seymour
Kobi Seymour began her employment with Prairie Family Center in August 2021 as the Early Childhood Education Coordinator. She teaches kids about exercise through the CATCH program, nutrition through the Exploring Foods Program and school readiness Literacy for Little Ones program. Kobi also does Sensory Activities in the Summer. Kobi has had many years of training in Early Childhood Education. She has worked in schools and daycares. She has also been employed to do respite care for her disabled little brother for several years. She is a wonderful asset to the Prairie Family Center team!
3 Years
Manuel Arias
2 Years
Manual Arias has lived in the area for 44 years. He has been a cook for 35 of those years. He looks forward to being available to translate and advocate for Spanish speaking families. Many of his hobbies include playing the guitar. Manuel was a single parent and now has six grandchildren.
Danielle resides in Iowa with her family including two children while working for PFC for the last 4 years doing our bookkeeping and our grant writing for a year. She has been in accounting for 20 years including healthcare in both for profit and nonprofit companies before working for PFC. She is currently enrolled at Colorado State University pursuing her bachelor's degree in accounting with a criminal justice emphasis.
Destinee Fernandez
Kelly Mullis is a Family Development Specialist at Prairie Family Center she has been with us for 5 years. She is a mom of two, Kelly has previous experience in both elderly and children settings. Kellys experience from past work and life experiences is an assest to the organization. Kelly favilitates CSFP (Senior Commoditoes), Link2feed, data entry and our new program for seniors called Circle Talk, she also helps facilitate CATCH, Mom talk family support services, the mobile food bank an our in office food bank.
5 Years
She is a mother of 4 allowing her to be able to provide parenting tips, guidance and empathy to our families. Even with her busy schedule she just graduated with a bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry.
Aimee assists PFC with All About Being a Teen, Nurturing Parenting and attending various collaboration meetings around our community. Aimee is able to administer Data Entry from her home so she can still be the best mom for her kiddos.
1 Year
Kelly Mullis
Eli is our newest thrift store staff. She has been living in the area for 11 years. She wants to set a good example for her son and new baby girl on the way. She says she wants to teach them that there is always a right way to do things and fight for your dreams no matter what. She states- My children and husband are my driving force. I like to help people without expecting anything in return, because I know God is with me and goes by hand. I hope to always be able to offer my kindness and charisma to our customers and they can always come visit us with pleasure and joy
Kathy has been the rock of our organization giving us over twenty years of employment and expertise.She has handed over the reins of Early Childhood Coordinator to Kobi. Kathy works part-time for us now. She is the welcoming face of PFCsitting at the front desk providing Family Development and case management. Kathy is compassionate about helping families set attainable goals. She follows up with families with progress, resources and encouragement. Kathy is co-facilitator of a senior group called Circle Talk. This is a group with rich conversation that allows participants to share life stories and experiences.
Kathy Lee
24 Years
Brisa Martinez
2 Years
New Employee
Destinee, was raised in Burlington and has been here for most of her life. She mainly work in the thrift store and enjoys helping the customers and helping them find items that bring them joy. Her hobbies include painting and drawing.
Deena Ziegler
Deena Ziegler (Executive Director) has been employed with Prairie Family Center for the last 16 years and was promoted into her current position 9 years ago. She is a passionate leader who pays strict attention to our programs' fidelity, each family's needs and each one of her staff members - making sure they have time for their families as well. Deena is available to assist staff and participants in creating a strength-based approach to advocacy. Deena works closely with the Board of Directors to assure adequate cash flow and plans for financial sustainability. (deena@prairiefamilycenter.com)
16 Years
Brissa Martinez is our new Bilingual Family Development Worker. Brissa has been in our community for only 10 months. She is a mom of six wonderful children. She is an entrepreneur with her husband . They own BE Sweets selling yummy cookies and cakes. She is compassionate about the Spanish community and advocates for them, encouraging them through English as Second Language, Spanish MomTalk and interpreting and translating as needed.