Meet the Presenters

Denise Goshton

HMIS Manager

Denise is originally from Michigan and has worked in the non-profit human services field for over 10 years. She always had a passion for statistical information and helping people. Denise started out in the non-profit sector at the Macomb Homeless Coalition as an Administrative Assistant. From there, she transitioned into roles such as HMIS Supervisor, Director and Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinator for the Macomb County, Michigan.

Denise has extensive knowledge and experience from working in multiple CoC jurisdictions. In Prince Georges County Maryland, she served as an HMIS Specialist. She also worked in the Church Falls/Fairfax County, Virginia CoC as the HMIS Liaison and Program Evaluation Manager. Now, back in Michigan, she is the HMIS Manager at the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND)

Working in the non-profit sector, specifically with data, played a huge part in Denise receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology.

Kiana Harrison, LMSW

HMIS System Administrator

Kiana started working on the HMIS project in 2009 as the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing (HPRP) Project Coordinator. She currently serves as one of the three System Administrators who provide technical and user support for Service Point software, including account set-up, system monitoring/testing, problem diagnosis and resolution. Kiana supports the quality, accessibility and functionality of HMIS for assigned agencies.

Previous to working for HAND, Kiana served as an Options Counseling Manager for the Detroit-Wayne County Long Term Care Connection initiative for Michigan’s Department of Community Health. Kiana trained, supervised and managed registered nurses and social workers who assisted seniors or adults with disabilities to access long term care services via Medicaid Waiver or other viable support services. The project used Bowman Systems Service Point as its database platform for tracking and referring clients as they navigated through various settings. Kiana served as the Detroit representative on the Core Functions workgroup that helped plan and operationalize this new statewide initiative as well as helped coordinate partnerships with DHS, MRS, Disability Network, 13 Nursing Facilities in Detroit proper as well as Henry Ford Hospital and the Detroit Medical Center.

Kiana has a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with Minor in Economics from North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, NC, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Kiana is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) in Clinical and Macro practice since 2004.

Shanna Cherubini, Owner MTAN Solutions LLC

HMIS System Admin Support for HAND

Shanna Cherubini brings with her nearly 20 years of experience working in the homeless services arena.  She has been working with HAND on a contractual basis since May 2019. During that time, she has provided HAND, and other Detroit agencies, with experienced HMIS consultation, training, and technical assistance. She has developed several critical custom reports for the community, played an integral role in helping Detroit implement HUD’s new Coordinated Entry data collection requirements and has been a key player in helping to integrate the local Veteran By Name List process into HMIS. 

Shanna has an educational background in social work and criminal justice. Her early work included managing several homeless programs in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and providing leadership to local and regional CoC planning bodies. She went on to become the lead report developer and data analyst for the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH), the Statewide HMIS Lead Agency for Michigan and North Carolina.

After several years of working primarily with data, Shanna felt she was beginning to lose sight of her original passion. When the consumers that she once loved to serve started becoming numbers on a report, Shanna decided it was time for a change. She went on to form MTAN Solutions, LLC, which aims to provide all levels of support to homeless serving agencies and communities, so they may better meet the needs of the consumers they serve. When settling on a name for the business, Shanna wanted a constant reminder that the people we serve are “More Than A Number” and thus MTAN was born.

Anita Posey

Program Assistant, HMIS

As a native Detroiter and young professional, Anita fell in love with helping others. Anita’s early career as a public servant at Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services opened her eyes to the needs of others and instilled in her a passion to advocate for the marginalized, victimized, and abused.  Anita’s determination to help others is evidence through her educational and professional training choices, including her sociology studies at the University of Michigan and Oakland County Community College.

In her current role as Program Assistant to the HMIS Team at the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND), Anita works diligently to make a difference in the lives of the homeless. As a survivor of domestic violence and advocate for victims and survivors, Anita speaks publicly to inform the public and authorities of the dangers of intimate partner violence and prevention. She also mentors women released from prison to assist them matriculate back into society and catch up with technology and systemic changes made in the 21st Century.

William Sheeley

HMIS Systems Administrator (Veteran Programs/Shelters) 

William Sheeley lives in Southgate, MI with his wife and daughter. Prior to his role at HAND, he and his family lived in Rexburg, Idaho. While in school, they relocated to Michigan and have lived here for 4 years now.

William’s background is in data analytics, and prior to his position at HAND, he served as a Data and Systems Administrator. As an administrator, he ensured compliance with rules and regulations, gathered and compiled reports. He kept the whole system up-to-date with all changes recorded properly. William hopes to learn a new aspect to data analytics by working alongside the HMIS team. He wants to do what he can to help meet the goal to end homelessness in Michigan.

Viki DeMars

HMIS System Administrator for ESG-CV programs

Viki joined the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) as an HMIS System Administrator for ESG-CV programs.

Viki has a strong background in program/project management, strategic planning, database administration, and technical writing. She brings more than 20-years’ experience in managing, planning, and implementing knowledge-based projects and information systems for small firms and large high-tech companies.

Although formerly engaged in the industrial sector, she comes to HAND from MTAN Solutions, LLC, a woman-owned consulting firm dedicated to providing capacity-building services focused on helping homeless service agencies meet the needs of their consumers. While with MTAN, her projects included the development of Coordinated Entry (CE) policies & procedures; evaluating processes and creating associated workflows/job aids; and providing HMIS System Administration support to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and quality reporting.    

Viki has a Bachelor’s degree in Scientific and Technical Communication with an emphasis on Information Technology from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.