Hello! My name is Amanda Russert and I'm the co-director at Helen House. I moved to Ellensburg towards the beginning of the pandemic, which very fortunately, allowed me to go back to school to pursue a career of passion, a long-time dream of mine. I'm currently a transfer student at CWU to become a History and Social Studies High School Teacher, with a minor in Theatre (and maybe Spanish ;p). I grew up on the westside in Seattle, graduating from Highline High School in '09, always playing sports. I love being outdoors (in the warmth), coaching kids sports camps in the summer, spending time with my wife, our 3 bearded ladies (dogs), my chosen family, laughing and just having a good time.

Hi! My name is Stevannna, and I'm pretty rad.

Tylene has been a Pacific Northwest resident in Oregon and Washington for most of her life and has called Ellensburg home since 2001. She is a founding board member of Central Washington Justice For Our Neighbors and founder of Helen House. She is a small-town, old-school country loving, social media challenged, parent and Grandma, enjoys traveling and loves her family and friends.