Molly Kelly serves as Executive Director of The Upper Room Recovery Community, where her leadership is rooted in both professional experience and her own journey of long-term recovery. Having experienced firsthand the challenges of rebuilding a life in recovery, Molly is passionate about creating opportunities for others to find stability, purpose, and a true sense of belonging.

Under her leadership, The Upper Room has grown into more than recovery housing—it is a community built around connection, accountability, compassion, and hope. Molly works closely with community partners, treatment providers, courts, funders, and local leaders to expand resources and remove barriers for individuals working to change their lives.

For Molly, this work is deeply personal. She believes that a person's past does not determine their future and that, with the right support and opportunities, recovery can become the beginning of an entirely new life.

Lawrence J. Vaughan serves as the Director of Men’s House at The Upper Room Recovery Community, providing leadership, guidance, and accountability to the men in our recovery housing program.

Lawrence brings a steady, compassionate approach to his work while encouraging residents to take ownership of their recovery and the lives they are building. He works alongside each resident to help navigate challenges, establish stability, develop life skills, and move toward greater independence.

In addition to his leadership within the Men’s House, Lawrence facilitates The Upper Room’s Batterers Intervention Program, helping participants understand harmful patterns, strengthen personal accountability, and develop healthier behaviors and relationships.

Lawrence believes in meeting people where they are while continuing to challenge them to recognize what they are capable of becoming.

Pam Smith serves as the Director of Women’s House at The Upper Room Recovery Community, where she provides support, guidance, and encouragement to women as they work toward lasting recovery and independence.

Pam is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where women feel heard, valued, and empowered to move forward. She works closely with each resident to navigate challenges, set goals, build healthy routines, and develop the confidence and skills needed for life beyond recovery housing.

Known for leading with both compassion and accountability, Pam understands that recovery looks different for every person. She is committed to meeting women where they are while helping them recognize their strengths, celebrate their progress, and continue building a future filled with hope and possibility.

Jenna serves as the Director of Operations &  Community Engagement at The Upper Room Recovery Community, helping ensure that both our day-to-day operations and our connections throughout the community continue to grow and thrive.

Jenna works across many areas of The Upper Room, supporting organizational operations while building relationships with community partners, supporters, volunteers, and local organizations. She also plays an important role in outreach, events, and creating opportunities for people to connect with and support our mission.

With an energetic, organized, and people-centered approach, Jenna helps turn ideas into action. Whether she is working behind the scenes or representing The Upper Room in the community, she is committed to strengthening our organization and helping create more opportunities for people in recovery.

Katie Livengood serves as the Director of Resident Life at The Upper Room Recovery Community, helping create a supportive, connected, and engaging environment for the individuals who call The Upper Room home.

Katie works closely with residents throughout their time at The Upper Room, helping foster connection, encourage participation, coordinate activities and events, and support the everyday experiences that are an important part of building a life in recovery. She has a unique ability to make people feel welcomed while also encouraging them to stay engaged and accountable.

With a caring heart, positive energy, and a willingness to step in wherever she is needed, Katie helps create the sense of community that makes The Upper Room more than recovery housing. She is committed to helping residents feel that they belong, that they matter, and that they have people cheering them on as they move forward.

Brenda Hernandez serves as the Director of the Recovery Center at The Upper Room Recovery Community, overseeing the daily operations of a welcoming space where residents and members of the community can find connection, support, and resources.

Brenda helps ensure the Recovery Center is a place where people feel comfortable walking through the door, whether they are looking for peer support, attending a group, connecting with resources, or simply needing a safe place to belong. She works closely with residents, staff, and community partners to make sure people are connected to the support they need.

With compassion, consistency, and a genuine heart for people, Brenda understands that recovery is built through connection. She is committed to creating an environment where people are welcomed exactly where they are while being encouraged to keep moving forward.