STEF ZANDELL, Benefits Advocate

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 Stef joined Reclaim in April 2025 as our Benefits Advocate. This position is trained in the SOAR model for assisting low-income & 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 a son attending WSU for Sports Journalism. Stef enjoys the familiar small-town experience in Snoqualmie. Stef spends time in the local restaurants, on nearby hikes, trail runs, and visiting family and friends out of town as far as Spokane and Olympia.