Introducing Something New!

Dylan Gurrera is a Missouri-licensed master's level social worker whose work is rooted in building genuine, collaborative relationships with clients who have too often been overlooked by traditional systems of care. As TRC Trauma Therapist at Ignite Hope, Dylan brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and personality disorders.

Dylan holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and is a trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). He integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) and schema-based reparenting alongside CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to offer clients a layered, personalized path toward healing. He is particularly skilled in phased trauma treatment, emphasizing stabilization and client readiness before moving into deeper reprocessing work.

Dylan is passionate about providing queer-affirming, trauma-informed care to marginalized communities. He approaches every client with deep respect for their lived experience and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space where healing can take root.

Kalea Reeves joins Ignite Hope's TRC program as Administrative Assistant and Data Manager, bringing a warm, people-first approach and a genuine commitment to the individuals and families the program serves. Kalea believes that behind every file, form, and data point is a person deserving of dignity and care, and that belief shapes everything she does.

Kalea holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Evansville, where she graduated with a 3.8 GPA and earned Dean's List honors every term. Her academic background sharpened her communication, attention to detail, and ability to tell stories that matter, skills she brings directly into her administrative work.

Beyond her work experience, Kalea has demonstrated a heart for community through her leadership roles, including co-founding the Multi-Racial Student Union and serving as Vice President of her university's Sigma Tau Delta chapter. She is organized, dependable, and enthusiastic about contributing to a team whose mission aligns with her own values of equity, compassion, and service.

Katina Carter is a Missouri-certified Peer Support Specialist who brings over a decade of hands-on healthcare and caregiving experience to her role at Ignite Hope. Rooted in a deep commitment to compassionate service, Katina understands firsthand what it means to show up for people during some of their most vulnerable moments, and she carries that understanding into every interaction with the clients she supports.

Katina's background spans home health care, medical assisting, and patient support across a range of St. Louis-area healthcare settings. From assisting patients at an OB/GYN practice to providing in-home care for clients navigating independent living, she has consistently demonstrated a gift for making people feel safe, seen, and cared for. She is also a certified Mandated Reporter and holds certifications in Registered Medical Assisting, giving her a solid foundation in both clinical environments and community-based care.

As a Peer Support Specialist at Ignite Hope, Katina draws on her lived experience and professional background to walk alongside clients on their path to healing and stability. She meets people where they are, without judgment, and offers the kind of authentic, human connection that can make all the difference in someone's recovery journey.

Katina's warmth, reliability, and genuine care for others are at the heart of everything she does. She is proud to be part of a team that shares her belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and hope.