About us
Our Mission
OWL360 provides the young people of Jefferson County opportunities for sustainable independence through: affordable housing, support services, community connections, and programs and events.
OUR VALUES
We value creating a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen and heard.
We value accountability and integrity to deliver our best and demonstrate and support follow through of commitments.
We act with courage to challenge the status quo and address difficult situations with creativity.
Operating through a lens of humanity we maintain transparency, dignity and respect.
Community lives at the heart of our value system.
At OWL360 we engage young people in real-world-readiness skills so they can authentically achieve sustainable independence.
CONNECT WITH US!
EMAIL US AT: admin@jeffersonyouthproject.org
Our Staff
KELLI PARCHER (she/her)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kelli has been working with youth and families for 25 years. Her work has primarily focused on innovative prevention and intervention programming for youth and young adults. Her work is well recognized nationally and internationally as an author in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy programming specifically working with young people. As the Executive Director Kelli believes that community begins with caring for one another and sharing resources to assist in guiding our young people as they emerge into adulthood.
EMAIL KELLI:
kelliparcher@jeffersonyouthproject.org
JESSICA GARCIA, LMHCA (she/they)
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER
Jessica received her counseling education in Richmond, VA and has been a resident of the Jefferson County community since 2016. Her varied work experience has shaped her professional goals and career path - rekindling the spirit of her initial interest in the field of psychology. This began when she was 17 years old and realized that she would like to provide more effective services to youth than she had received herself.
Jessica strives to show up authentically and pulls from a blend of humanistic and cognitive modalities. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based techniques - such as those from dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness - to assist young adults in recognizing their capacities, setting/achieving their goals, overcoming challenges, and finding meaning in their lives. Jessica has a great respect for OWL 360’s mission and all that they have already accomplished in such a short time. She’s excited to be a part of their team and grow with the organization as they support more young people together every year.
EMAIL JESSICA:
jessica@jeffersonyouthproject.org
AJ SCHOTT (she/her)
PEER ALLY & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT
Since I was young, I have been curious about how the mind works. I spent 22 years learning how to navigate living with mental health struggles and past substance abuse. This has been an eye opening and connective journey with both myself and others, which has steered me towards a passion for helping others find resources. It can be terrifying figuring out how to start the recovery process and get help. I work with the Outreach team with ‘Believe In Recovery' and work with The Nest on Wednesday and Fridays offering support to take first steps and get connected to resources.
My goal is to hold a nonjudgemental ear and provide a safe place to talk about things big or small. We also have quiet rooms at The Nest for full conversation privacy. I guide people through the process of their needs whether that be filling out a housing application or finding which detox centers take that insurance. I want to show peers step by step that even though the healing journey is full of unknowns and lots of new information, it doesn’t have to be scary
EMAIL AJ:
aj@believeinrecoveryemail.com
JOIN the owl360 TEAM
Our Advocates, Resource Navigators, Peer Allies, and
Coffee Companion / Barista’s bring the mission of OWL360 to life ~
connections and resources for youth and young adults.
Reach out to express your interest in joining the team.
Contact us at: admin@jeffersonyouthproject.org
Volunteers are also an essential part of the OWL360 Team!
We welcome all ages and levels of experience.
Click below to express your interest in becoming a volunteer.
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Calling All Young Leaders...!
If you are between the ages of 14-25 and want to support the mission of the Nest and OWL360 to provide resources and connections for young people, then YYAAC is for you! Make a difference in your community and support good things happening. YYYAAC helps the Nest community to thrive and works to get young voices heard.
New members welcome. Reach out to learn more.
Coffee Companions
MAKE YOUR COFFEE COUNT
The Nest is the only non-profit coffee house in Port Townsend. Every dollar go directly to support youth and young adults. Truly a great place to make your coffee count.
At The Nest we are all about connection. People are at the heart of what we do. We connect with each other, our customers, and our communities to make a positive impact every day. We believe in working together to make a difference and celebrating our shared struggles and successes. The Nest is a place of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome. We value the unique life experiences of each person. We are a youth focused organization with the intention to provide a safe, healthy, connected space for young people. Coffee companions help realize this mission.
A cup of coffee and a smile can go a long way, and we believe our coffee companions have the power to be the best moment in each customer’s day. We can inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time.
Our Board
DAVID SCHERER
David Scherer, Ph. D. is a retired clinical psychologist and former university professor. His research and clinical work focused on therapeutic interventions for adolescents and families, particularly around issues of delinquency, substance abuse, and adolescent decision-making. He has authored numerous publications and presentations and has worked as a consultant and board member for substance use recovery, adoption, and professional licensing organizations prior to arriving in Port Townsend. He has lived in Port Townsend for several years and is an eager contributor to the mission of OWL360.
GABBIE CAUDILL
Gabbie is a substance use disorder professional (SUDP) and has been working in the field for over 10 years. She is one of the owners of Believe in Recovery which has locations in Port Townsend and Yakima. Gabbie has a Master of Science degree in forensic psychology and is currently a doctoral student in the field of psychology, specializing in addictions and co-occurring disorders. She is also a veteran, which has given her firsthand experience in the struggles that veterans deal with regularly. Gabbie has always felt a calling to help those struggling with homelessness and behavioral health disorders. The amazing support and services that OWL360 provides the youth and young adults in the community is exactly where her heart is.
JENN WELLS
Jenn is the Treasurer for Owl 360 and is the owner of Crunch Accounting in Port Townsend. She comes to the board with vast experience having been a board member supporting non-profits for over 30 years. She served on the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce board 2002 - 09 before becoming their Executive Director until she moved to Camarillo, California in 2011 to run their Chamber for 3 years. She has served on Team Jefferson and the Ventura County Economic Development Council. In the past, Jenn was on the Boiler Room board, served on several tourism boards, and was involved deeply with Rotary. Jenn was Port Townsend's Business Leader in 2005. She moved back to Port Townsend in 2016 and enjoys the unique PT lifestyle with her friends and dog, Sophie.
LYNDSAY FLUHARTY
Lyndsay has a bachelor’s degree in media arts and a MA in sociology. With an interest in health equity, she has forged a career in health communications. Her areas of interest include population health and the social determinants that shape individual’s health behaviors. She joins OWL360’s Board of Directors to provide
marketing and communications guidance, focusing on community outreach and growth. She is excited to work within the community she calls home and assist in the mission of providing sustainable independence to the young people of Jefferson County. When she’s not working, she’s outside enjoying all the fun the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
LELA HILTON
Lela Hilton founded the first, and still the only rural Clemente Course (1999) in Port Hadlock, Washington where she served as Academic Director for 16 years. In 2007 she received the Humanities Washington award for this work. She has been with the Clemente Course nationally since 2014 and has served as both Executive and National Program Director. She is a graduate of Antioch University with a BA in environmental studies and an MA in adult education. She has served as a board member with various non-profit organizations focusing on environmental education and restoration, at-risk youth, rural economic development, arts and culture. She lives in Chimacum, WA.
QUICK LINKS
CONTACT US
admin@jeffersonyouthproject.org
MAILING ADDRESS
1240 W Sims Way #319
Port Townsend, WA. 98368