Our Team

Cara Gonzalez
Youth Diversion Specialist
Cara is from Greeley, Colorado, and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology.
Presley Houchens
Teaching Artist - Yoga - Bowling Green
Presley is from Bowling Green and is a yoga certified yoga teacher. When asked why she enjoys people, Presley stated, “I love working with the youth there [at Light of Chance] because they are awesome."
Tessa Hillman
Social Media Intern
Tessa is from Lebanon, KY and was originally adopted from China at 11 months old. Tessa is currently at student at Western Kentucky University, having completed the Journalism degree and finishing the American Sign Language minor.
Francisco Serrano
Teaching Artist - Dance - Bowling Green
Francisco is from Bowling Green, KY, and is a 1st generation US citizen, with his family being from El Salvador. Francisco has 10 years of dance experience, specializing in hip-hop.
Mary Beth Holbrook
Teaching Artist - Yoga - Madisonville
Mary Beth considers herself a bit of a nomad, having lived in West Virginia, Tennessee, and now Madisonville, KY. Mary Beth is a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor through Mindful Motion Yoga Center Goodlettesville, TN, specifically working with a trauma-sensitive
Max Way
Teaching Artist - Music - Bowling Green
Max is from Springfield, TN and is currently studying at Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College in route to pursue a degree in social work. Max has a vast background combined with 10 years specializing in music, including drums, music
Paetra Deskins
Program Coordinator - Bowling Green
Paetra is finishing up her final semester at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College for a degree in business management. She specializes in marketing, data analytics, and organizational leadership.
Blaine Ottman
Teaching Artist - Music - Bowling Green
Blaine is from Haubstadt, Indiana, but attended Western Kentucky University. He graduated with a BA in sociology and minored in entrepreneurship. He has 10 years of experience with the electric and acoustic as well bass guitar.