Our Staff

Jaleen Claassen

Executive Director

Jaleen Claassen has a passion for Treehouse moms and babies. While teaching 4th grade in the Wichita Public Schools, her desire to reach struggling moms before children entered school led her to The Treehouse. Jaleen will use her own experience as a teacher and mother to help build relationships with women needing support, expand The Treehouse classroom programs and Earn While You Learn. As a wife to Brandon, and mother of four children, Brady, Elias, Juliet and Pepper, Jaleen relates to the challenges all new moms face regardless of their circumstances.

Cristin Coats

Operations Manager

Cristin has a knack for making connections with everyone she meets. Her kind-hearted nature is balanced by her strong desire to make a true difference in the lives of the moms and babies we serve at The Treehouse. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations, Cristin assists the Executive Director and manages the marketing and publications materials. Her goal is simple, to give donors a little insight into the blessings of The Treehouse. Cristin graduated from Newman University with an MBA in Leadership, and from Wichita State University with a BA in Marketing. Her passion for serving moms and babies stems from her own experiences as a mother and wife to her children Eli, Enzo, and Eva and husband Todd.

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Hannah Doom

Program Manager

Hannah joined The Treehouse as Program Manager in April 2025.  She has fond memories of volunteering at The Treehouse in her youth and has long admired the mission and work of The Treehouse.  With a degree in Media Studies, Religion and Philosophy, Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge to Treehouse programs.  She believes strongly in the power of genuine, Christ-centered relationships and that the friendships and community developed at The Treehouse can help build family stability over time.  Outside of work, Hannah loves to read, craft and work with kids.  Her Orthodox faith guides her daily life and her desire to serve others. 

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Jennifer Fuentes Gonzalez

Family Support Specialist

Ms. Jenny is a bright light at The Treehouse. She is fluent in both Spanish and English and never fails to brighten our days. While working in her high school child development program, Ms. Jenny found that she loved working with infants and young children. 
Outside of her time spent in the playroom, Jenny is in charge of learning about different organizations in Wichita and directing our moms to vital resources. She is also in charge of connecting with new moms and keeping them involved in our programs. 
Ms. Jenny is an ambitious entrepreneur and world traveler! She enjoys spending time at home with her big family, celebrating each other and enjoying Grandma’s cooking.
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Beth Wasson

Grant Writer / Research Specialist

A long-time volunteer with The Treehouse, Beth shares her grant writing expertise with The Treehouse in a part-time capacity.  When she’s not working on grants or welcoming moms at the front desk, you’ll find her in the playroom helping with our Treehouse toddlers and preschoolers.

Board of Directors

Misha Warren

Board President – Wichita State University

Tara Patterson

Vice President – USAA Federal Savings Bank

Hayley Cheatham

World Impact

LeeAnn McKinney

IMA

Gretchen Postiglione

FastEST Inc.

Frank Tritschler

PURE Workplace Solutions

Yuri Nichols

USD 259

Nicole Sultani

Secretary – McGrath North

Chris Farha

Community Volunteer

Joan Farha

Community Volunteer

Leyanne Oller

Emprise Bank

Dr. Janane Zayat

Community Volunteer

Aimee White

Ascension Via Christi

Renee Hahn

Community Volunteer

Rachel Zarich

Court Reporting Service