Our Staff

Resource Center Director: Joe Clig

Contact: 541-285-1400‬

Joe comes from a strong and loving family. His parents have been involved in various ministries and service for many years, as well as adopting 10 children! Even though Joe had this example of love and service in his life, due to some life challenges and a physical condition for which he was prescribed oxycontin, his life began to unravel. He suffered through addiction, homelessness and prison. While in prison he re-committed his life to God, took advantage of many learning and growing opportunities, and upon release has continued to grow in health and purpose.

Joe has been clean now for many years, stays involved in recovery and is active in his local church. He is married and has a stepson and a daughter from a previous relationship. And, he and his Dad are very avid Raider fans!

We are very excited to have Joe as part of our team and he is very excited for the opportunity to serve our young homeless community! With his lived experience, understanding of the challenges of our culture and strong desire to serve, he brings great energy and perspective to our service.

Resource Center Staff: Jamica Anderson

Contact: 541-520-0488

Jamica is a former Hosea guest, showing up in 2013, and former Director Tauna Nelson had significant influence in her life. Jamica struggled for many years with meth and heroin addiction and chose homelessness until about 2016. Being placed into the Lane County Drug Court Program was very beneficial as four years in the program taught her how to effectively communicate and set boundaries. Jamica was a member of the Youth Advisory Council for the 15th  Night, where she learned public speaking and how to organize events for homeless young people. She also participated in a one-week training in how to be a Peer Support Specialist, learning how to support young people in the community who have mental health challenges.

Jamica joined our staff February of 2021 and has been a real blessing! Her lived experience allows her to understand and truly empathize with our young homeless community. She also enjoys using her artistic abilities in connecting with and helping our guests to creatively express themselves.

Guest Advocate: Melissa Holmberg

Employment Specialist: Jarl Berg

Jarl was born and raised here in Eugene and deeply cares about our community. He brings many years of varied work experience and community connections, which will serve him well in this role. Jarl will do all he can to assist our guests to enter and remain in the workforce, which is certainly vital as our guests work toward being self-sufficient.

In Jarl’s words: “I’m here to help young people turn their skills, experiences, and goals into real employment opportunities. That can mean building a resume from scratch, preparing for interviews, learning how to navigate the workplace, creating a LinkedIn profile, or just having someone to talk things through with while figuring out next steps…it may even mean teaching someone how to iron a shirt, I am game for it all!”

Jarl has been married to his wife for 24 years and they have a 15-year-old son. Jarl is an avid skier, and their family enjoy frequent travels to Germany, where his wife was raised. He’s involved with the Sons of Norway, Free Bikes for Kids, and many other community organizations and events.

Kitchen Manager: Brian Hammarstedt

Contact: 541-653-3302‬‬
brian@hoseayouth.org

Brian was born in Southern California and spent his childhood moving between several states, experiences that shaped his resilience and perspective. He is now a chef by trade, driven by a deep passion for food as a tool for connection, healing, and service. His heart is especially committed to supporting people navigating homelessness and addiction—paths he understands personally after facing serious trauma in his teenage years. Those experiences didn’t define his limits; they clarified his purpose.

 Outside the kitchen, he’s all about movement and joy. When the weather’s right, you’ll find him freestyle rollerblading—yes, still going strong at 40 (or at least trying). In the winter, he trades wheels for snow sports to keep that same sense of freedom alive.

 Brian believes real change happens through small, consistent acts of kindness, and He does his best to live that out every day. Being at Hosea allows him to fully step into that calling—combining food service with meaningful community impact. He can’t imagine himself anywhere else; he feels this is where God has led him, and where his purpose feels most alive.

Chaplain: Abby

Contact: 503-522-6876‬
abby@hoseayouth.org

Chaplain Abby is a licensed minister and endorsed chaplain with many years of experience serving in various ministry roles. In addition to her work at Hosea, she also serves on the pastoral staff of a local church.

With a deep love for the city of Eugene and a heart for the unhoused community, Abby is dedicated to providing a safe space for spiritual and emotional care. She builds relationships based on trust, offering support and guidance to those in need.

As a mother of four, she understands the unique challenges young people face. She engages kids through art, conversation, and storytelling—both in personal and group settings—helping them recognize the steps they can take to move forward. Through her compassionate presence, she encourages youth to see how God is at work in their story, offering hope and direction for their journey.