President – Kevin Thompson

Kevin has been married for 25 years and has 6 children. Kevin is a CFO for Cambridge Engineering in Chesterfield. Kevin enjoys wood working and chopping down grass with machetes. Kevin attends the Maryland Heights Church of Christ.

Vice President – Cesar Silva

Cesar has been married for 10 years and has 1 child. Cesar is the District Vice President for the St.Charles County YMCAs.

 Treasurer – Anne Schoch

Anne has been married for 17 years and has 1 child. Anne enjoys reading and cooking. Anne is a product analyst for Supplies Network.

Secretary – Sandra Wilhite

Chair-Volunteer Management Committee

Sandra has been married for 18 years and has 4 children and 1 grandchild. Sandra has worked in both business and education roles, but currently is focused on homeschooling her youngest child. She enjoys water sports, photography, traveling, and being outdoors.  She attends All Saints Catholic Church in St. Peters.

I believe everyone deserves support, love, and guidance. I want Sparrow to be a place of refuge, a place that each young woman feels respected and loved for the individual they are and not judged by their current situation. My vision for Sparrow is creating a home where each girl will develop self-confidence, healthy relationships, and skills that will open the doors of opportunity for her and her baby.

Founder/Executive Director – Carissa Figgins

Carissa has been married for 19 years and has 3 children. Carissa has been involved in social service and education and is currently a stay at home mom. Carissa founded The Sparrow’s Nest after learning about the need for housing for homeless, teen girls facing an unplanned pregnancy. Carissa enjoys running and pretending she understands social media.

I refuse to turn away from these children in need. It’s easy to see how we need to care for a precious, innocent baby. But it’s just as important to me that we care for that young mother with a second chance. We have a chance to impact not just one life but two. We have an opportunity to impact a generation through intervention, love, support, accountability, and empowerment.

Board Member – Melissa Martin

Melissa has been married for 7 years and has 2 children. Melissa is a Children Service’s Worker. She attends First Baptist Church Harvester.

Board Member – Kate Thoelke

Chair-Residential Services Committee

Kate has been married for 14 years and has triplet girls and a bonus girl and opens her home to care for many other little ones.  One of her triplet girls is now in heaven.  Kate has worked all of her adult life for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in church music and elementary education, but is currently focusing on homeschooling all of her children and running a thriving music studio.  She enjoys serving God’s people on the organ bench, watching movies, traveling, going camping with her family and reading.  She attends Zion Lutheran Church in Harvester. (picture coming soon)

I believe all are loved by God and He calls us to care for all children.  I desire Sparrow to be a place where girls learn the love of their Savior and learn to trust in Him.  I desire to enable other Christians to mentor these young women into adulthood.  I desire for more lovely babies to be born into this world.  Sparrow will be a place where we honor God and His people. 

Board Member- David Trampe

Chair- Sparrow Scramble Golf Tournament

David has been married for 9 years and has 2 children. David is a pilot and flight simulator instructor employed by Flight Safety. He attends Zion Lutheran Church. (Picture coming soon)