Our Team

A Brunswick native with a BS in Mathematics from Morehouse College, John is a licensed General Contractor and Real Estate Broker. He spent 29 years as head of the youth ministry at The Gathering Place. He first connected with Hand in Hand as a contractor before stepping into leadership, and continues to serve as pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church in Brunswick.

Formerly of Safe Harbor, where she helped applicants complete vulnerability assessments, Takiela brings deep expertise in the Coordinated Entry System to her role coordinating every class and program at The Grove. A longtime Life Skills and Head Start teacher, she holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and Instructional Technology.

Romeka serves as Case Manager for Hand in Hand of Glynn, viewing the work as less about tasks and more about transformation. She listens deeply, coordinates medical and psychiatric care with on-site providers, and walks alongside residents as they build skills and embrace new possibilities.

A Brunswick native, Sandra brings 25 years of experience as Food Service Director at Sears Manor Nursing Home, where she managed nutrition programs, menus, and a $132,000 annual budget. She holds a certificate in Business and Office Technology and an Associate degree in Dietary Management from the University of Georgia.