MentorKids Kentucky is committed to providing excellent services for the kids we serve and the single-parent or non-traditional households from which they come. It is a joy to serve the community of Daviess County by being the hands and feet of Jesus through sharing the true love of Christ with kids and their families.

OUR STAFF

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Berly Tillman Sullivan | Executive Director

Berly became the Executive Director of MentorKids Kentucky on March 2, 2015. She is a native of Indiana and a graduate of Indiana State University. Berly has experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.  Before becoming the Executive Director of MentorKids Kentucky, Berly was a Co-Owner of Tillman Eyecare, an Account Executive for Homeland Mortgage, and served as the Director of Special Events for Easter Seals Southwestern Indiana. 

The best way to describe Berly is by saying that passionate people have passionate ways, and Berly is extremely passionate.  She fiercely loves the Lord, her family, and friends, and helping others who aren’t able to help themselves.  It is her prayer to be able to help the youth in our community persevere through the trials of life by building their character and offering them hope in Jesus.   

Berly’s amazing husband Darin is the owner of Bluegrass Technology.  With help from Mateo (the world’s best service dog), they are raising two beautiful kids, Jackson (age 16) and Katherine (age 15).

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Cherokee Parker | Director of Programming

Cherokee joined the MentorKids Kentucky team in October of 2023. She has served, volunteered, and worked in the local church most of her life, leading children, students, and adults through various aspects of ministry and personal growth. Cherokee holds ministry credentials from the Kentucky School of Ministry and is passionate about encouraging and discipling the next generation. She loves Jesus, her family, and her friends deeply and plans to use her passion for Jesus in her role as Director of Programming at MentorKids Kentucky.

Cherokee married her high school sweetheart, Aaron, in 2000, and they have two children, Emmaline and Ephraim. They enjoy bond-fires, hiking, and are always up for new adventures.