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The Elizabeth Coalition has been a leader in serving people experiencing homelessness throughout greater Union County, NJ since 1981. We advocate for access to safe, affordable housing and work to address the root causes of homelessness. Our staff, volunteers, and interns are committed to helping individuals and families achieve stability, health, and long-term self-sufficiency.
Dan McGuire
CEO
Dan is an accomplished leader in the housing and community development sector. He came to the Elizabeth Coalition following a 20-year tenure at the largest provider of homeless shelter and services in Morris County, NJ. During that time, he directed affordable housing development efforts for 12 years and then served as President and CEO for eight years.
He also spent five years in Newark at La Casa de Don Pedro and University Heights Science Park. Prior to that, Dan worked at an environmental/engineering consulting firm for nearly a decade before developing a passion for community development while attending graduate school part-time.
Dan holds a B.A. in History from Kenyon College and a master’s degree in city and regional planning from the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, where he received a Career Achievement Award in 2019. He serves on the board of the NJ Coalition to End Homelessness.
Shannon Muti
Director of Programs & Impact
Shannon is an accomplished nonprofit executive with extensive experience leading organizational growth and program innovation within the housing and homelessness sector. She most recently served as Director of Programs & Services at Homeless Solutions, Inc.
Over the course of her 13-year tenure, Shannon played a pivotal role in expanding the agency’s service continuum. Her leadership included the launch and expansion of the organization’s first Warming Center, increased emergency shelter capacity for men, and the development of a 32-unit permanent supportive housing program for formerly homeless women. She enhanced services at the Mt. Kemble Home for senior women through expanded on-site case management and programming, introduced integrated behavioral health services within the shelter environment, and established the agency’s first Recovery Shelter Program for individuals with substance use disorders. She also led the organization through Medicaid licensure and implementation of its first Medicaid-funded Housing Supports Program.
Shannon holds a Master of Social Work from New York University and a post-master’s certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership. She was named a NJBIZ 40 Under 40 Honoree in 2021. Her earlier experience includes work in school-based programs, congregate care settings for runaway youth in New York City, and shared affordable housing initiatives.
Michael is a seasoned fundraising professional. He has spent over 2 decades in various development positions at New City Kids, NJ SEEDS, and the Christian Broadcast Network, along with roles at the Union County Economic Development Corporation and the faith-based Higher Purpose Community Center.
As a community leader his passion is serving the underserved. He has a B.A. in Theology from Evangelical Bible College and Leadership Certification from Global University.
We are happy to have him to grow our private fundraising efforts!
Michael MillerFund Development Manager
(908) 355 - 2060 ext. 202
Catherine Morales
Associate Director of Programs
(908) 355 - 2060 ext. 307
Catherine Morales is a dedicated housing and human services professional who has been serving the Union County community since 2017. Catherine's career has been rooted in one consistent purpose: helping individuals and families navigate challenges, connect to resources, and build stability. Her work began with Healthy Families-TIP, where she served as a Family Support Worker, guiding families through social services and helping them access the support they needed to strengthen their households. This experience gave her a strong foundation in family advocacy, resource navigation, and understanding the challenges families face.
Wanting to expand her impact and provide more direct support to individuals facing significant barriers, Catherine joined The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless as a Case Manager. From there, ECHH has taken her from direct client services to growing professionally, advancing to Senior Case Manager to Program Coordinator, and now serving as Associate Director of Programs.
Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, which has provided her with a strong foundation in advocacy, understanding systems and policies, and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. While her focus has evolved from family support to housing stability, the heart of her work has remained the same, meeting people where they are, connecting them to resources, and creating pathways toward stability and self-sufficiency.
Catherine has remained passionate about serving her community. In her current role, she focuses on strengthening programs, supporting staff, developing community partnerships, and ensuring that every individual served by ECHH is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Meet the Team
Administration
Lorry Ripley
Finance Manager
(908) 355-2060 ext. 204
Virginia Blackwell
Bookkeeper
Kara West
Operations Manager
(908) 355-2060 ext. 205
Housing Program
Kevin Aguilar
Maintenance Coordinator
Programs & Impact
Iris Rodriguez
Government Grant Administrator
(908) 355-2060 ext. 306
Rosemary Guerrero
Senior Case Manager (Prevention)
(908) 355-2060 ext. 305
Nabil Baez
Case Manager (Prevention)
(908) 355 - 2060 ext. 301
Annette Baldwin
Unhoused Services Manager
(908) 355-2060 ext. 304
Evrans Lamour-Munoz
Housing Case Manager
(908) 355-2060 ext. 211
Alnisa Sellers
Housing Case Manager
(908) 355-2060 ext. 206