Michelle Sorensen is Director of Permanent Placements. She was graduated from Richard Stockton College with a BS in International Business (with honors). Michelle has been with WHN for three years and keeps all the trains on track and running on time. She handles all the requests for long-term placements and is a master of putting the right nanny with the right family. When she leaves her desk job at 5, she puts on her running shoes to keep up with her very active and very smart two year old.

Claire Shea is the Director of Temporary Placements. She is in charge of filling all temporary and emergency jobs. Claire is a local –born and bred in Takoma Park, MD. She is a graduate of Holy Cross High School and has her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. Claire has experience working in the permanent division and can help with all childcare questions and needs. Claire is skilled at juggling many tasks at once and keeping her cool under pressure (a requirement for the temporary division!).

Richard Kline is in charge of our Corporate Division and all things legal and financial. He grew up in DC, attended Washington University in St Louis, and was graduated from American University with a degree in Real Estate. He also has a law degree. Richard helps manage the day-to-day business operations of WHN while struggling to use only his “inside voice”.

Denise Rossel is our Temporary Placement Coordinator who works closely with Claire. She is also local. She was graduated from Holy Cross High School and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. Denise’s family is from Chile and she is fluent in Spanish. Denise has mastered the art of getting the right person to the right place in the shortest amount of time!

Aerin Wallenhorst is newest member of the team. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland (Baltimore) and is about to complete her Masters in Historical Archaeology. She has a long history of working in a customer service industry. She will be working with Michelle in the Permanent Placements.