Our Leadership
“He must increase, but I must decrease.” -John 3:30
Our team is dedicated to seeing women in the sex industry
reached with the life-changing love of Jesus!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SERVANTS OF JESUS
Our board brings deep experience in trauma-informed care, nonprofit leadership, business operations, education, marketing, and organizational strategy. Their wisdom, oversight, and faith-driven service ensure that Cincy at the Well remains mission-focused, accountable, and sustainable as we serve women across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Jessica Doering, PhD
President, Chairman
Jessica’s Bio
Jessica Doering, PhD is an expert in trauma care, nonprofit leadership, and organizational wellness. Dr. Doering has over a decade of experience working with trauma-affected populations, including women in the sex industry, facing homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, and addiction. She co-founded Five Ives, an organization specializing in training frontline professionals in trauma-sensitive practices, and has developed innovative programs addressing the needs of marginalized communities. Her leadership ensures that Cincy at the Well operates with evidence-based, trauma-sensitive strategies while maintaining a strong community-driven mission.
Bob Turner
Treasurer
Bob’s Bio
Bob Turner is a lay elder of Living Hope Baptist Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He finds joy in teaching, discipling, and mentoring others, growing along with them. As a member of the board and treasurer, he has responsibility for financial oversight, utilizing his past business experience. Bob retired from a 35-year career in the IT field for a Fortune 500 financial services company. For much of his career he lead a department of IT professionals, focusing on associate development, financial accountability, liaising with insurance and IT industry professionals, vendor management, and process improvement. Bob is a husband, father, and grandfather. For fun, Bob enjoys various types of puzzles, reading, singing, and watching football.
Normarys Perez-Linn
Secretary
Normarys’ Bio
Normarys Perez-Linn was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She moved to Cincinnati more than 15 years ago and she currently resides in Fort Mitchell, KY. She has an MBA in Marketing and worked as a contractor for P&G leading teams and million dollar marketing initiatives until her husband opened his own business. She currently is the HR and Marketing Director at Chick-fil-A Fort Wright where her husband serves and the Business Owner/Operator. She’s also an active member at her church where she leads service trips and Bible studies. In her downtown she likes to read, work out, travel and spend time with her husband and four children.
Joan Booth
Appeals Officer
Joan’s Bio
Joan M Booth has a B.S. Home Economics and Consumer Sciences from Miami University and a M.A. Teaching from Kent State University with 20+ post-graduate hours in professional development. Her certifications/licensure include Home Economics and Consumer Sciences, and TESOL. She has been an online ESL Instructor at Gateway Community and Technical College for the past 6.75 years. Her other work experience includes director of a school age child care site, daycare teacher, 8 years of public school teaching, library associate, and Operations Manager of a non-profit organization, Operation Keepsake. She also taught a weekend graduate level seminar in education. Joan excels in using technology, developing effective education experiences, and teamwork skills.
Debra Haley
Board Member
Debra’s Bio
Debra Haley is a senior consultant with Soukup Strategic Solutions. She serves as both coach and advisor to nonprofit leaders who are committed to growing the impact and scope of the nonprofits they lead. From 2012-2020, she was the Executive Director of New Horizons of SW FL, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower at-risk youth to reach their full potential through tutoring, mentoring, and faith-building. Debra is a retired senior executive with the U.S Air Force with over twenty-nine years’ experience in a wide range of management and leadership positions. Since beginning her professional career, Debra has worked for and with small businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and served as chairperson/member of the Board for local, national, and international non-profits and professional societies. Her educational background includes M.S. in Management as a Sloan Fellow from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MS in Logistics Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University.
STAFF TEAM
SERVANTS OF JESUS
Our staff team combines trauma-informed expertise, deep compassion, and hands-on ministry experience to serve women facing exploitation, trafficking, addiction, crisis, and homelessness across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We take a highly relational approach—meeting women where they are, building trust over time, and offering practical support, prayer, referrals, and consistent follow-up.
Together, our team leads outreach, volunteer training, casework support, resource coordination, discipleship, and crisis response. Every interaction is grounded in evidence-based trauma care, a commitment to safety and dignity, and the hope of the Gospel. Our staff share a common purpose: to help women move from survival to stability and, ultimately, freedom.
Jessica Doering, PhD
Founder, Executive Director
Maya Owens
Resource and Program Planner
Tiffany Davis
Program Assistant
HOW WE LEAD
Our leadership team is committed to serving women with wisdom, trauma-informed insight, and unwavering hope. We go where others don’t, build relationships others don’t have time for, and stay consistent long after the crisis moment has passed. We partner with trusted local organizations, steward resources responsibly, and ensure that every part of this ministry reflects the heart of Christ.
Trauma-Responsive Care
We base our decisions and strategies on proven trauma-informed principles—prioritizing safety, calming the nervous system, building trust, and supporting long-term stabilization for women in crisis.
Consistent Relational Ministry
We don’t show up once; we show up consistently. Our staff and volunteers build ongoing relationships that allow women to experience dignity, community, and the hope found in Christ.
Stewardship With Integrity
Our leadership operates with financial transparency, strong governance, and a commitment to stewarding every dollar toward the mission with excellence.
Evidence-Based Practice
Our approach integrates the best of trauma science, crisis intervention, and relational care. We prioritize strategies that reduce harm, increase safety, and help women move from survival mode toward stability. Every touchpoint is grounded in methods shown to support long-term healing and transformation.
Partnership Over Isolation
We don’t reinvent the wheel. We collaborate with local nonprofits, churches, shelters, detox centers, mental health providers, and community partners to make sure women get comprehensive support. When a woman needs help, we connect her to help—and walk alongside her through every next step.
Reaching the Women Others Miss
We intentionally go to the places where women feel forgotten—the hidden corners of our city. Our team earns trust over time, showing up with meals, prayer, practical help, and the message that their lives matter.