About Us

Daybreak Inc
Meet Our Staff
Since 1988, Daybreak has been providing comprehensive resource facilitation services to adults seeking to live a complete and largely self-sufficient lifestyle in the Mat-Su Valley. Our initial focus was working with those with a diagnosed mental illness, helping them to engage in their communities by assisting them to find and obtain employment, housing, transportation and other services.

Service Expansion

– Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury (TABI): Supports individuals with a TABI and/or a diagnosed mental illness.
– Valley Reentry Program: Since 2016, helps formerly incarcerated individuals reenter society.

– Basic Housing Assistance Program: Since 2009, Daybreak has provided financial assistance to Palmer families with eviction notices and utility shutoffs.

– Palmer Navigation Center: Opened in 2023 to help meet the needs of the most vunerable residents of Palmer.

Philosophy

Daybreak believes recovery is possible; clients are more than their diagnosis. Personalized case management engages clients in their own recovery.

Staff

Polly-Beth Odum

Polly-Beth Odom

Executive Director
Lynn

Lynne Atkin

BHAP Case Manager and Admin. Assistant
Brian Galloway

Brian Galloway

Prisoner Re-Entry/ Navigation Center Manager
Guylene Derry

Guylene Derry

Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury (TABI) Program Manager
Jennifer Billinger

Jennifer Billinger

Community Behavioral Health Worker/CRP
Christian Odom

Christian Odom

Community Behavioral Health Worker
Kristal Hermon

Kristal Hermon

Community Behavioral Health Worker
Kristal Hermon

Angela Soellner

Community Behavioral Health Worker
Kelly Eggleston

Kelly Eggleston, LPC, MS

Clinical Director
Jeff Odom

Jeff Odom

Quality Assurance/ Medicaid Billing Manager

Board of Directors

Cassie Fees

Cassie Fees

President
Raymond Stride

Raymond Stride

Vice President
Debbie Melton

Debbie Melton

Secretary
Mabel Wimmer

Mabel Wimmer

Treasurer
Madonna Singleton

Madonna Singleton

Board Member
Sarah Welton

In Memoriam: Dr. Sarah Welton

Daybreak, Inc. honors the life and service of Dr. Sarah Welton, who faithfully served on the Daybreak Board of Directors from 2015 through 2025.

For a decade, Dr. Welton was a steady and thoughtful presence in the governance of Daybreak. She was deeply committed to ensuring that the organization remained focused on its mission of serving the most vulnerable of our neighbors, and she consistently advocated for compassionate, responsive, and ethical care for individuals and families in our community.

Throughout her years of service, Dr. Welton was a strong supporter of the growth and development of Daybreak’s programs. She understood the importance of adapting services to meet emerging needs and offered guidance and encouragement as the organization expanded its reach and impact. Her belief in thoughtful growth, grounded in mission and accountability, helped shape the programs that continue to serve our community today.

Dr. Welton’s dedication to board service reflected her respect for strong governance, sound decision‑making, and collaboration. She brought care, integrity, and a genuine sense of responsibility to her role, always mindful of the people behind the policies and the lives touched by the organization’s work.

We are deeply grateful for the years Dr. Welton devoted to Daybreak and for the lasting contributions she made to our mission and programs. Her legacy of service, compassion, and commitment will remain an enduring part of Daybreak’s foundation.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Welton’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working alongside her. She will be greatly missed.