Our Valuable Team Members

Vanessa SonnonExecutive Director
Vanessa became the Executive Director in April 2026. She has a Masters degree in psychology and has been working in the human services field for the last 15 years. She has previous job experience in mental health, IDD, and Autism. In her spare time Vanessa enjoys traveling, the gym and her family. Vanessa is excited to join the Halcyon team and continue to provide a fun and welcoming environment to all the individuals Halcyon serves!
Mike WitmerEvening Program Coordinator
Mike has been an employee at Halcyon since April 2000. He started working as a driver and was promoted to program assistant in 2009. Currently, Mike coordinates all of Halcyon’s evening groups and activities. He enjoys riding his motorcycle, dancing, and having fun. He can be found rocking the microphone on karaoke nights. He loves working at Halcyon because he enjoys interacting with the members and watching them grow.
Joe GibsonActivity Aide/Team Leader
Joe started at Halcyon as a member in 2009; before he even started working here. As a person dealing with his own mental illness, he hopes to bring his own unique insights to Halcyon. From Baking with Joe, to groups outside of Halcyon, he enjoys the social connections that have grown over the years- giving him the ability to see outside himself and see the world around him a little better.
Michell WitmerActivity Aide
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