STEF ZANDELL, BENEFITS advocate
about STEF (pronouns: NO PRONOUNS, JUST STEF)
Stef joined Reclaim in April 2025 as our Benefits Advocate. This position is trained in the SOAR model for assisting houseless individuals who need to sign up for SSI/SSDI. Stef’s journey in social services began in a teen shelter and teen maternity home followed by low-income housing where Stef had roles as case manager and eventually a Stability Resident Services Manager.
Stef’s passion is with all humans in a whole-person centered approach. Stef has a Bachelor of Psychology and in 2019 finished a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling curriculum.
Stef has an 18-year-old son going off to college this Fall and lives in Snoqualmie with Stef’s partner and enjoys the familiar small-town experience. Stef and partner spend time in the local restaurants, on nearby hikes, and visiting family and friends in and out of the area.
🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
Creating Opportunity – An Evening of Giving
📅 September 27th | 5–8 PM
📍 Si View Community Center, North Bend
Join us for an unforgettable evening of high-end comfort food (think fine-dining meets grandma’s kitchen), an inspiring Art Walk, and a fun caricature artist — all in support of Reclaim's life-changing programs. 💛
Let’s come together to create opportunities and build stability for those experiencing housing insecurities in our community.