The Homeless Is Not My Choice Program Staff

Van of Urantia (1946-2025)

Prior to founding Global Community Communications Alliance, Van of Urantia worked with Nicky Cruz Homes, Centrum of Hollywood, and Youth with a Mission. Later he became a chaplain in the Pima County Sheriff's pre-trial release program, and founded and ran his own half-way house in Tucson, Arizona. During his life Van of Urantia felt a deep personal calling to reach out to the down-trodden and discouraged. His sincere belief in the unique potential of each person provided a catalyst to awaken a transforming process in others.

Niánn Emerson Chase

Niánn grew up on four different Native American reservations in the Southwest and, after earning her teaching degree, returned to the San Carlos Apache Reservation where she lived and taught for fifteen years. Since her early childhood, with an explorer's nature inherent in her ancestors Meriwether Lewis and Ralph Waldo Emerson, Niánn has displayed a thirst for knowledge and the character of one who truly loves discovery and the adventure of life. Niánn's background in education, teaching, and counseling is instrumental in overseeing the overall program.

Ala'Di Goodman, RN

Ala'Di Goodman, RN, Executive Director of Soulistic Hospice, a non-profit affiliate of Global Community Communications Alliance, Interfaith Minister, Human-Rights Advocate

Ala'Di was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand and received her diploma as a comprehensive registered nurse in 1993. Her nursing experience encompasses a variety of healthcare fields including psychiatric, post-partum, geriatric, orthopedic, rehabilitation, home health, and hospice care. Ala'Di is an educator in her field of expertise to both public and professional audiences. She is intuitive and sensitive to both patients and their loved ones and has dedicated her life to serving humanity. Ala'Di is also a musician and artist and has a love of animals.

Dr. Len'Mana Lee, Ed.D.

Dr. Len'Mana Lee, Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instructional Design, coordinates the educational component of the Personality Integration Rehabilitation program. With over thirty-five years as an educator, Dr. Lee brings a wealth of experience in the areas of visual and language arts, social science, cultural and research studies, and juvenile literature.