Washington DC Staff
Updated: November 1, 2011
Autumn Campbell, shoe size 7.5
DC-Baltimore Regional Executive Director
Autumn has played huge role in the growth of the Washington DC chapter. Autumn joined the Back on My Feet staff in March of 2010 with the launch of the Washington DC chapter. As Executive Director, Autumn oversees the chapters growth and development.
“I was so drawn to the idea, but wasn’t sure I had much beyond enthusiasm and a sweat-equity work ethic to offer the organization. I am still sure those are the most valuable assets I bring to the table. And ultimately, it’s what we’re asking from most of our members. I feel so grateful for the opportunity to admire their work every day and feel privileged to work on behalf of the res and non-res members who make this program run.”
Gretchen Gates, shoe size 8.5
Director of Communications & Corporate Relations
As DCCR Gretchen oversees the communications and media relations for the DC Chapter. Gretchen is excited to help shape the BoMF's role in the conversation around homelessness. Gretchen started with BoMF as a Team Leader and realized she had to make the organization a bigger part of her life!
“Back on My Feet has forever changed my life. My experience in the first few weeks alone was enough to hook me for a lifetime. This is a true testament to the power of the human relationship.”
Gretchen graduated from the University of Dayton with degrees in Communication, International Studies & Spanish.
Amy Vokes, shoe size 9.5
Program Director
Amy joined the Back on My Feet staff as Member Services Manager in March 2011, a year after she began running with Emery House at the DC Chapter launch, and has since moved into the Program Director role. Having personally experienced the transformative qualities of running, she was thrilled to find such an innovative approach to poverty alleviation and human development. Amy brings with her a passion for running and a background in workforce development for the homeless, bringing together traditional and non-traditional models of poverty alleviation and human development.
“Back on My Feet is a reminder of just how much we are capable of as a community when we work together. It shows how resilience, determination, and personal relationships can change lives. I am thrilled to be part of such an exciting, positive, and hopeful movement.”
Amy graduated from St. Mary’s University with a degree in International Relations.
Stephanie Remick, Member Services Manager
Shoe size 8
Stephanie joined the DC BoMF Chapter in September 2011 after working with the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) for two years. Having served her community since graduating college in 2007, Stephanie is excited to be combining her passion to help others with her enthusiasm for running! As the Member Service Manager she assists Resident Members with finding opportunities for education, job training, and housing.
“But I also get to know our members as teammates on early morning runs, so I learn more about each of them personally rather than just identifying them by what they need to accomplish to move forward.” Running is a rediscovered joy in Stephanie’s life as she picked it up again when she moved to DC in 2009 and ran her first marathon in 2010.
