Destiny Cafe Team

Our People

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TEAM

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TEAM

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THE BOARD

Joan Allen

Founder

Joan is a mother first and advocate as a close second. Mark is her why, and together, they are the beacon at Destiny Cafe.

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Nathan Despain

Board Member

Nathan brings a passion for helping non-profits and people in need, using his skills to make a positive impact.

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Mike Baber

Board Member

A storied-veteran in the space, Mike helps guide Destiny Cafe in the right direction.

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Shirley McNally

Board Member

Family friend and special needs educator savant, Shirley knows what our team and community needs the most.

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Linda Necker

Board Member

Linda’s expertise in communication, leadership development, and inclusion makes her a strong advocate for our mission.

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THE ADVISORY BOARD

Rich Barmettler

Barmettler Consulting Group

Michael Wiseman

SIX C MEDIA LLC

Paul Nelson

PEN Architect

Joel Barratt

Graphic Design

Rainbow Press

Print Materials

COMMUNITY Allies

Hugs Café Inc.

McKinney, TX

Drawing inspiration from Hugs Café, we foster success through an inclusive model, empowering individuals with special needs to thrive.

MCC, Institute for the Culinary Arts

Omaha, NE

With collaborative educational allies, we will be able to deliver substantive job training to a community that needs it the most.

Trivium Life Services

Council Bluffs, IA

An essential partner to promote community sustainability and foster the long-term success of our team.