Meet The Team
Kristen Zelle
Branch Director - St. Louis, Jefferson City, Kansas City
Kristen joined Bethany Christian Services in 2018 as a clinical supervisor and now serves as the Branch Director. She has over 15 years of experience working with pregnant and parenting women, as well as assisting families in need of crisis care for their children. Kristen earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2011. She loves living in South City and trying new restaurants in the area with her husband and son.
Aimee Travers
Director of Branch Operations - St. Louis
Aimee has served on the Bethany team for more than a decade. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, a heart for adoption, and a passion for serving the vulnerable in our community. She is a wife and mother of three young boys.
Madison Witte
Safe Families for Children Community Engagement Coordinator - St. Louis
Madison Witte has been part of Bethany’s Safe Families for Children program since 2016. She is a wife and mom of one and has her bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development. Over her career at Bethany, Madison has developed a passion for engaging volunteers and supporting them as they serve their neighbors in need. When she's not working, you can probably find her visiting one of St. Louis’ many coffee shops, gardening, or hiking at a state park with her dogs.
Jessica R. Myers
Pregnancy Counselor and Strengthening Families Specialist - St. Louis, Jefferson City, Kansas City
Jessica joined Bethany Christian Services in August of 2022 as a Pregnancy Counselor and Strengthening Families Specialist. She graduated from Washington University in 2022 with a Master’s in social work. Jessica has experience in foster care and reentry work for women who have been previously incarcerated. She is excited to begin her career at Bethany and serve our clients. When she’s not working, Jessica loves to spend time at Forest Park with her husband or explore coffee shops in the St. Louis area.
Joelle Williams
Strengthening Families and Safe Families Supervisor - St. Louis, Kansas City, Jefferson City
Joelle joined Bethany Christian Services in 2023. She has been working with pregnant women and disadvantaged families for over 10 years. Joelle received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia and her Master of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. Joelle loves to serve families and support her team in maternal mental health, child development, and family structure. In her free time, Joelle loves to spend time with family and friends trying new foods, traveling, and exploring St. Louis.
