Meet Our Team

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Carlee Dawodu serves as the Executive Director for Gifts of Grace. Carlee earned her B.S. in Child Development & Family Studies from Purdue University in 2001 and has worked in the foster care and adoption field since that time.  Carlee and her husband are the proud parents of seven daughters, three through the gift of adoption. 

Email Contact: Carlee@giftsofgraceadoption.com


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Bethany Sheets serves as the Birth Family Coordinator.  Bethany earned her B.A. in Psychology from Purdue University in 2006 and has been supporting and educating families since that time. She also received DONA postpartum doula and breastfeeding training.  In addition to supporting our birth families, Bethany coordinates Gifts of Grace outreach in our local community and facilitates our website and social media.  Bethany and her husband are blessed with three children, and hope to open their home to foster children in the near future. 

​Email Contact: Bethany@giftsofgraceadoption.com





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​Rachael Rush: Rachael joined the Gifts of Grace team in April of 2018 and serves as the Adoptive Family Coordinator. Rachael graduated from Ball State University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Consumer Sciences with an emphasis on Family Studies. Since graduating, Rachael has worked in the social work field providing support to children and their families. Rachael's passion for supporting children and families led her to Gifts of Grace. Rachael is excited about this new role and looks forward to educating, counseling, encouraging and guiding families on their journey through adoption. Rachael and her husband, Jake, have 2.5 year old twin daughters.
​Email Contact: Rachael@giftsofgraceadoption.com
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​Lori Jenkins joined the the Gift of Grace team in January 2018 and serves as the Office Manager for Gifts of Grace. Lori earned her high school diploma in 2016. Since she was young, Lori has enjoyed helping care for children of all ages including biological and adopted children, children having mild to severe disabilities, and children from hard places. Lori enjoys keeping everything in the office running smoothly and efficiently. Some of her favorite things are babies, traveling, and adventures of any kind.  
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Email Contact: info@giftsofgraceadoption.com



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Courtney Winzeler  began working with Gifts of Grace from the day we opened our doors in April 2013. She serves as an Independent Contractor for Gifts of Grace. Courtney earned her B.S. in Human Services from Purdue University in 2012 and her Masters in Social Work in 2015. Courtney has worked in the social work field since 2010 and at Gifts of Grace since it opened in 2013.  Courtney is married to her husband, Christian, and is based in Fort Wayne where she serves our Northeast Indiana clients.

Email Contact: Courtney@giftsofgraceadoption.com


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Denise Grimes: Denise began working with Gifts of Grace in April of 2018 and serves as an Independent Contractor.  She will do outreach and support our adoptive families in Central Indiana. Denise attained her Master’s degree in Social Work in 1999 and worked with children and families as a home-based therapist for several years before leaving full time work to raise her children and manage her family’s music ministry. Denise and her husband have four children ranging in age from 19 to 3.  She desires to share her knowledge and experience as an adoptive mom as she supports adoptive families through their own adoption journey.




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