Our Staff
Ann Turner-Executive Director
Ann Turner was drawn to The Taylor House’s mission to provide a safe teaching environment to young teen girls seeking a chance to change and improve their lives. Ann is both educated and experienced in the social work field and has dedicated her entire 30 year career to mission based work and supporting a positive change. Prior to The Taylor House, Ann was a Program Director at a nonprofit for women and children experiencing homelessness. While there, Ann developed curriculum and taught classes in the areas of financial management, employment readiness, housing, substance abuse & recovery and trauma sensitivity. Ann also worked with homeless foster youth along with adult men and women to end the cycle of homelessness providing resources, advocacy and help for substance abuse recovery and mental health supports. Before her work advocating for the homeless, Ann served as a Director and advocate for people with disabilities to learn the skills necessary for integrated competitive employment and independent living skills. Ann has done advocacy work at the State Capitol for affordable housing, disability rights, improved wages for workers in the helping field and cultural awareness for diverse populations in the community. Ann has worn many hats in her long social work career and feels fortunate to dedicate her career helping people to learn their value and live their best possible life.
Ann has her BA in Sociology and is certified in ACRE training to teach customized employment. Ann enjoys spending time with her two daughters, playing the piano and rehabbing her old house.
Ann has her BA in Sociology and is certified in ACRE training to teach customized employment. Ann enjoys spending time with her two daughters, playing the piano and rehabbing her old house.