Our Team

Our Staff has over 45 years of combined service at Bethel Neighborhood Center. Each is dedicated to the mission of offering a renewed sense of hope to our neighbors. If you would like to get to know each person a little better, please read their biographies below.

Mang Sonna

Executive Director

Mang Sonna became the Executive Director of Bethel Neighborhood Center in May 2009.

Sheri Harding

Refugee Support Services Coordinator

Sheri Harding joined the Bethel Team in September 2024 as the Refugee Resettlement Coordinator, where she is also ready to assist in various capacities as needed.

Hau Leivang

Program Director, Volunteer Coordinator

Hau Leivang joined the Bethel team in November 2022 and currently serves as the Program Director and Volunteer Coordinator.

Nem Sonna

Sewing Instructor & Co-Ordinator
Women's Enrichment Program

Nem Sonna is the lead instructor in the sewing training program and cooking class with young mothers. Prior to working at Bethel Neighborhood Center, Nem volunteered many hours at Bethel helping wherever help was needed.

London Dillard

Assistant Program Director

Picture & Bio Coming Soon

Vernita McMurtrey

Development Director

Vernita McMurtrey is a seasoned nonprofit executive and consults in the areas of strategic planning, grant funding and nonprofit management.