About HOMI

House of Miracles, Inc. (HOMI) is a 501©3 tax exempt organization

History:

House of Miracles, Inc (HOMI) has served for many years as a transition facility for men and women in the early stages of recovery from drugs and alcohol; and has assisted with individuals transitioning from homelessness.

Leadership

Xavier L. Jenkins – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) @ House of Miracles, Inc. (HOMI)

Dedicated to developing objectives for the organization’s growth and sustainability to service the targeted clientele. Has worked with some of the largest substance abuse and mental health treatment centers in Arizona. Retired U.S. Navy Veteran with 20 years of service as a Master Communications Technician and Instructor. He earned a Masters in Addiction Counseling and Masters in Professional Counseling with an emphasis on Family, Child and Marriage Counseling from Grand Canyon University. In addition, he also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science from Western International University Cum Laude. 

His counseling skills required him to work with residential patients, detoxification, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization, medication assisted treatment (Methadone) and a variety of other standard outpatient programs. Has extensive experience partnering with the State of Arizona Drug Court Program, where he successfully offered court ordered counseling for justice involved individuals in preventing domestic violence, DUI therapy, shoplifting and substance misuse, just to name a few. In addition, Mr. Jenkins expanded his skills while working with various Arizona Tribal Native American Communities through their programs addressing outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment.


Working with activists for the homeless population has provided him with additional applicable skills to administer in his chosen profession. Such as cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy using a substance abuse counseling approach. 

Personal Attributes/Skills/Trainings       

  • Master of Science Degree Professional Counseling 
  • Master of Science Degree Addiction Counseling   
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Science, Cum laude
  • Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor      
  • Licensed Associate Counselor
  • CPR Certification for Healthcare Provider
  • Member American Counseling Association
  • Retired Veteran U.S. Navy     
  • Member Grand Canyon Alumni Association
  • National Society of Black Engineers Career & Community Achievement Award
  • Former Health Chair @ West Valley NAACP
  • Member of 100 Black Men of Phoenix, AZ
  • Certified Master Training Specialist

Audrey Bell-Jenkins; Chief Operating Officer @ House of Miracles, Inc. (HOMI)

(Human Services Advocate) Has worked and collaborated with some of the largest emergency shelters in Phoenix, AZ – Maricopa County

Innovative, detailed-oriented, and productive leader with over 15 years’ experience in assisting organizations achieve their goals and profitable concepts that benefit the organization’s mission.

Personal Attributes/Skills/Trainings

  • BHSM – Human Service Management 
  • Business Degree
  • Appointment: City of Phoenix “Community Mental Health Wellness, Public Health & Safety Task Force
  • Human Services Commissioner – City of Phoenix
  • Workforce & Psycho-education Curriculum Creator & Facilitator
  • Certified Life Coach (women support; entrepreneurship)
  • Motivational Interviewing Advanced Training
  • Greater Phoenix Workforce Leadership Academy Graduate 
  • 2019 Martin Luther King “Living the Dream” Recipient
  •  Founder, Executive Director: Real Women Revealed, LLC 
  • Previous Chartering Members & Vice President: West Valley NAACP 
  •  Previous Chartering Member & Executive Chair Leadership: National Coalition of  100 Black Women – Phoenix, AZ 
  • Event Management (Annual Celebration of Women Luncheons & Summits; Teen Empowerment Summits & Town Halls) 

Gail Brown: (Board Member)

Gail is an Experienced Licensed Master Social Worker and behavior health professional with more than 10 years of clinical experience, including case management, team management, family, individual, and group therapy expertise. Specialized therapy includes CBT, DBT and EMDR. Passionate about helping with social issues at large. Dynamic, compassionate, and dedicated worker, skilled in the delivery of human services. 

Myrtle Hall: (Board Member)

A native of Arizona, is a one-of-a-kind Realtor who has developed her brand from self-motivation, integrity and thinking outside the box. She is passionate about connecting with the nonprofit and community service agency House of Miracles, Inc. 

To be able to utilize her expertise in providing knowledge and information needed to assist the organization. Combining her skills of leadership management with sales and marketing, Myrtle has been recognized and received top honors in her field.

Sherry Mosely: (Advisory Board-Human Resources Consultant )

Brings a wealth of knowledge in managing Human Resource Departments with some of the largest social service agencies in Arizona along with managing departments on Arizona and New Mexico Reservations. In addition, Sherry brings her strength of accounting and compliance to the organization. We are excited to announce that later this year we will congratulate her as “Dr. Sherry Mosely.” 

Sharon Ukaha: (Advisory Board – Asst. Secretary)
Retired school teacher with the Oakland, CA School District. During Sharon’s time in Oakland, CA she was heavily involved in a variety of community social programs designed to alleviate poverty, promoting education, and economic empowerment. After retiring, for several years Sharon was a part of the dance team “The Golden Grannies, that performed during the NBA Phoenix Suns games.” 

Courtney Jenkins: (Advisory Board – Physical Fitness Consultant)

Twenty-seven years – Retired First Responder with the City of Phoenix Fire Department. Courtney performed the duties of a Firefighter/Paramedic, Engineer/Driver, Captain, and Chief

Officer.  He is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in Motivational Interviewing Methodologies. He continues assisting firefighter candidates with Candidate Physical Agility Testing (CPAT), and Oral Interview preparation.

Juan Te Dailey: (Advisory Board Member)

CEO – Dsquared Homes for the Homeless 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to filling the gaps between infrastructure and community resources. HOMI and Dsquared are passionate about bringing value to collaborative partnerships, in order to succeed on the organizations mission and vision. “Collaboration Over Competition.”  
Will Davis: (Board Member)
 
Director of Operations & Outreach (Northwest Indiana Partnership)
A native of Indiana, Mr. Davis brings his great leadership, innovation, strategic planning, and problem solving skills to assist with the HOMI organization. He has an extensive background in event management and community engagement partnerships. His approachable and empathetic character will assist the organization’s mission and vision by being receptive to collaborating with others in fixing the areas that are most important to HOMI.   
 
 
Monique Davis: (Board Member)
 
Director of Communications (Northwest Indiana Partnership)  Army Veteran, Ms. Monique’s extensive Project Management abilities provides the passion needed to assure our mission and programmatic services are reaching the clientele and demographic HOMI serves. Her expertise will provide the lens HOMI needs to continue building on comprehensive communication plans and setting the tone to portray HOMI values and partnering with media outlets throughout Northwest Indiana. 
 
 

Financial Consultant: D. Davis 

Ms. Davis, has served as Senior Financial Planning Analyst for multi-billion dollar companies and developed a skill set focused on financial analysis for internal and external clients, through budgeting and forecasting, profitability analysis, strategic planning and overall financial management. 
Natashia Townsend: (Advisory Board)
 
Natashia brings over 13 years of unwavering dedication to social impact. She has focused on healthcare, education, and workforce development throughout her career. Currently, she serves as the Director of Program Development and Outreach for Arizona Coalition for Change. 
 

Dr. Rosa Norris: (Board Chair)

A psychiatric nurse practitioner is a nurse who completed a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing and a certification in psychiatric care. Her practices helps with all types of emotional and mental disorders, such as depression and bipolar, as well as addiction and chronic pain. 

Founder

Thomas Ameen  
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