Arlington Community Resource Center

Our Staff

• Lynsey Gagnon

  Executive Director of Community Resource Centers

  As Executive Director of Community Resource Centers for Volunteers of America Western Washington, Lynsey is responsible for oversight of both the Sky Valley Integrated Service Center and the Arlington Community Resource Center’s functions to ensure effective delivery of basic needs services and community support. Lynsey joined VOAWW in 2018, bringing expertise in social service programming and integrating services in Snohomish County. Having the opportunity of leading “one-stop-shop” centers where families, youth and seniors can connect with multiple resources and receive assistance is a passion of hers. Lynsey is committed to finding avenues to improve outcomes for those in need, and enjoys collaborating with other agencies, government entities, volunteers and others to build strong communities

• Peggy Ray

  Site Director

  With over 20 years of experience in management and training under her belt, Peggy has served as Site Director since 2015. Proud to be a change leader, Peggy has a passion for helping people seeking to improve their lives. Her own experience with homelessness at 14 taught her many things, the most important one being: “Your DNA does not define you future and if you really want to change your circumstances and break the cycle, it is possible. Only you can change the direction your life is going. It is a lot of hard work, but what a beautiful life it becomes when you believe in yourself and your abilities.” As a leader in the community, Peggy works to create an environment of hope, trust, empowerment, and transformation with her staff, participants, and community partners.

• Caroline Neal

  Support Specialist

  Having served in the role of Support Specialist since 2017, Caroline works with clients to eliminate barriers and connect them to resources such as job opportunities, housing, and food. Dedicated to working with those experiencing homelessness and those in active addiction, she provides hope to those who are struggling and offers a true hand-up to a self-sufficient life.

• Doris Drohin-Rodriguez

  Bilingual Support Specialist

  Doris has been our Bilingual Support Specialist since 2016, bridging the gap in Spanish-language services by providing bilingual support. Doris is dedicated to changing the lives of our most oppressed populations, advocating for our Hispanic population, and protecting the human rights of individuals. Doris is a wife, mother of three and enjoys crocheting in her spare time. She loves to create beautiful pieces to share and bring a sense of happiness to the people in our community.

• Tina Lawson

  Support Specialist

  Tina Lawson serves as a Support Specialist, helping people to rebuild their lives. She aims to instill self confidence and break the cycle of generational poverty while actively supporting full inclusion. Tina has been dedicated to changing the lives of our most vulnerable populations for many years; advocating for our LGBTQ+ neighbors and promoting and protecting the human rights of individuals living with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

• Marlydann Dugger

  Support Specialist

  In her role as a Support Specialist, Marlydann is passionate about helping people in need from all backgrounds. She finds it especially rewarding to help individuals build self-sufficiency and gain the skills needed to build a better life. Marlydann is a mother of four who loves the outdoors and all of the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.