Meet the St. Elizabeth | Coleman Staff

As the Director of St. Elizabeth| Coleman’s Pregnancy & Adoption services, Renee is proud to oversee an incredibly experienced and passionate adoption team. Her commitment to creating better futures for children was fueled during her work for Marion County DCS. She is very passionate about adoption as a positive alternative and therefore has worked for St. Elizabeth| Coleman for almost 25 years. She enjoys helping couples build families through adoption.

Renee’s responsibilities include supervising the Domestic and International adoption programs, conducting information meetings, Adoption Education Trainings, overseeing domestic placements, conducting home studies, and post-placement supervision. She believes it is vital to provide education, training, preparation, and support to adoptive families during their miraculous adoption journey. In addition, she manages all adoption files to make sure we meet Indiana State licensing requirements. Renee received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Ball State University and she is a licensed Social Worker.

Renee and her husband, Jim are the parents of three children. They enjoy spending time together as a family, attending sporting events and volunteering in the community.

Mothers Teresa once said: “A life not lived for others is not a life.” Nadja feels honored to be part of a highly respected agency that has been serving women and children for over 100 years. Social service work and specifically adoption are Nadja’s passion. At St. Elizabeth | Coleman, Nadja supervises the International Adoption Department.  She provides education and guidance to families about the adoption process and assists families in finding a placing agency.  It brings her great joy knowing that our agency is part of a bigger process that connects children with their forever homes.  Her favorite part is visiting families after the adoption and seeing the children bond and thrive.

Nadja is responsible for Community Outreach.  She enjoys sharing the positives and benefits of adoption by giving presentations at schools, clinics and hospitals. As a member of the agency’s social media marketing team, Nadja produces content for our Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and Instagram pages. She also maintains and updates our website.

Nadja completed her bachelor’s degree at Indiana University in Bloomington and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of South Carolina. Since then, she has worked in the social work field for over 20 years. In her free time, Nadja loves spending time with her husband and 3 children.  Her favorite activities include traveling and engaging in activities that challenge her mind and body.   

As our Program Coordinator, Christine is one of the first faces you will see when you walk in. She manages our donations and volunteer programs, as well as the outreach for these programs. Christine has her bachelor's degree in Community Leadership and Engagement. She attained her degree so she can be a strong leader within the community. She enjoys reaching out to donors and community members to share our mission so we can continue to help those in need.

At two months old, Christine was adopted from Panama. Because of this, she has always had a special connection with adoption, and a strong desire to help birthmothers in particular. She also offers a unique perspective on an adoptee panel for our Transracial/Transcultural training. Her favorite part about her work is seeing the impact we have on the community.

Christine came from a small family and married into a big one. She and her husband have two wonderful children and enjoy spending time with family the most. 

Breanna, often referred to as "Bre," is the newest adoption specialist at St. Elizabeth Coleman. She is a licensed social worker with a Master's and Bachelor's degree in social work from IU Indianapolis, specializing in children, youth, and families. 

In her role, she assists with birthmother counseling and as well as search & reunion services. Bre feels privileged with the opportunity to provide a multitude of amazing services to all of her clients at St. Elizabeth | Coleman! Her hope is for every individual to feel like they are prioritized and important, because they are.  From a young age, Bre was interested in Adoption, which is the reason she went into social work!

In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her friends, family, and cat, "Sushi." She is also a foodie and enjoys trying out new restaurants. 

Meredith graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree and a Public Relations certificate.  She is our Marketing Coordinator and helps spread St. Elizabeth | Coleman's message through social media posts and newsletters!  Meredith also keeps our website updated as well as our socials.  Feel free to contact her regarding all things Marketing!