Board of Directors
Robin L Sandau, LCPC , MHRT C, ACS
President and Board of Director Member
Robin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Dirigo Counseling Clinic serving the Greater Bangor Area. Robin holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Husson University. In addition, she holds an Associates in Business administration and Management (EMMC) and Two Bachelor’s Degrees from Husson University in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She is also a Nationally Board-Certified Clinical Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (NBCC). She enjoys her participation as a member of 100 Neighbors. Robin has extensive experience in working with the homeless, those sheltered and those unsheltered. Robin is fueled by her passion to help individuals create, define or even redefine their lives.
Jonathan D Sandau, LADC, MHRT-C
Vice President, Board Member
Jonathan holds a B.S. in psychology from Husson University. Jonathan is licensed as an LADC and MHRT/C, practices at a clinic in Bangor. Currently he is enrolled in the Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Husson University. He has an extensive knowledge of structures and adherence local building codes. In addition, he has knowledge and experience in the challenges and correlates of homelessness. Additionally, Jonathan has a number of years’ experience in construction, property management and assessment.
Katherine Monahan LCPC
Board Member
Katherine Monahan LCPC is a therapist at Dirigo Counseling with a passion for being part of the solution for homeless individuals and families. As an undergraduate at UMO and her master’s from University of Southern Maine in counseling she entered the field of mental health over 30 years ago. During that time, she spent 4 years in corrections and also worked for 15 years at CHCS as an ACT team worker which allowed her to see the particular problems that mental illnesses cause in homeless situations. Part of her job was to help keep them from becoming homeless. As resources dwindle it has become more difficult to keep people housed who have issues and to find suitable housing. Additionally, I held the position as an Adjunct Professor at Husson University for four years. Over the years, she has worked in several capacities where my clients have had issues with homelessness. She has always been concerned for the homeless and in the last several years it has reached a peak that she has not seen in her time as a social service professional. She grew up walking down Valley Avenue in Bangor as a child with her mother and as a young adult for nature walks. When she drives through there now, there are tents along the stream and in the wooded areas. She fears that this situation is only going to get worse. Coupled with her passion for being a part of the solution she spends time meditating, gardening, bird watching, whale watching and enjoying time with her family and friends.
Charles Daly
Board Member
Charles Daly is the owner of Bangor Media. A local online design and social media management company that specializes in online marketing strategies that employ the latest in engaging trends while ensuring that clients understand the services they are receiving. Before beginning his own business, Charles was the CEO at Stepping Stones, a Maine-based non-profit that worked with young families who were at risk of losing custody of their children due to homelessness, domestic violence, and/or substance use. Charles worked to ensure the funding and resources were available to provide critical services to the families in need. Charles has over twenty years of experience in leadership, with a degree in Business Administration. Accomplished executive with expertise articulating an organizational vision and executing strategies that significantly impact organizational performance. Notable success producing measurable results through program design, delivery, and multimillion-dollar expansion. A dynamic leader and policymaker with the ability to consistently lead teams to meet rigorous financial and operational objectives. Draw on leadership acumen and business savvy to extend the capabilities of people, improve processes, and maximize operations. Specialties: Project Management, Vendor Relations, Budget Development, IT, Productivity Oversight, Human Resources, Board Presentations, Logistics, Contract Negotiations, Workflow Analysis, Financial Administration, Branding, Operational Streamlining, Strategic Planning, Communications/Liaison, Cost Control
Cheryl Crabtree
Board Member
Maria Horodeski
Board Member
My name is Maria Horodeski. I moved to Maine in 1999 from New Jersey. I grew up around substance use disorder and homelessness. I experienced it as a child and in my adult life. In 2003 a became an active addiction. I started my path to recovery in 2009. I am 16 years in recovery. During my recovery I was challenged with significant health issues that really tested me and left so many things up in the air. I continued to strive to make a change. I completed the associate’s program for addiction counseling at Beal college. Shortly after I began working at Bangor area homeless shelter as a shelter aid. In less than a year I received an entry level position as the intake and diversion coordinator. A pilot program that I have kept moving forward for the last three years. I came into this line of work because I wanted to offer what I wish I had during those times. Empathy and understanding. Empathy and kindness are the medicine this world needs. On my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Singing, dancing and outings. I’m a free spirit and enjoy this beautiful life that I was gifted. It didn’t have to be this way. I also volunteer my time to community activities and events that help our community.
Katarina Monahan LCPC-C
Board Member
Katarina (Kat) is a resident of Bangor, ME and currently works as an Outpatient Pediatric and Eating Disorder therapist for NL Acadia Hospital. Kat completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology from University of Maine and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University out of New Hampshire. Kat’s experience as a case manager and in crisis services had opened her eyes to the real impact homelessness has on individuals, and her passion for helping these individuals find safe, affordable and stable housing has only grown over the years. Kat’s values and beliefs were very much aligned with Design Wall Housing’s mission and she looks forward to being involved in advocacy efforts and working to provide supportive housing to work toward ending the homeless crisis in the Bangor area.
Shelly Young
Board Member
My name is Shelly Young. I live in Winterport with my Husband Jason. We have been married 29 Years . I have one daughter Erin and a Grand-dog named Layla. She is a Black Lab whom I nickname as “Crazy” but she is a sweet girl that I love to spend time with. I love to go up to camp ( Silver-Ridge in Northern Maine) with my Family and Ride the trails in my Kawasaki Mule Side by side. I have worked at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust for 8 years where I am currently the AVP Manager of Deposit Operations, it’s very busy and keeps me on my toes. I have a heart for people and I am happy to serve in any capacity that I can to make a difference and help them with a new beginning.