Staff Spotlight: Lindsey Grubbs

Aubry Vonck • Jun 10, 2021

Many of our partners across The Way Home Continuum of Care recognize Data System Specialist Lindsey Grubbs as their instructor for Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) training. Get to know a little more about valued Coalition staff member Lindsey in this month’s Staff Spotlight!

Q: Where are you from originally?

A: Cypress, TX

Q: What do you love most about Houston?

A: I have lived in the Houston area my entire life! Houston is home to me and will forever have my heart. I could not imagine living anywhere else.

Q: What made you want to work in the area of homelessness?

A: I was an agriculture major in college and had always planned on working in agriculture. When I was about to graduate college, I was on the hunt for a job, and a temporary assistant position at the Coalition kind of just feel into my lap. Now, four and a half years later and three position changes I am still here and absolutely LOVE it!

Q: Can you tell me a little about your role at the Coalition and what it entails?

A: I am one of the Data System Specialists for the Coalition. In this role, I am responsible for all provider facing, customer service-oriented duties including agency and user performance, troubleshooting, and help-desk maintenance as it relates to the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). I assist with help desk management with a thorough understanding of the HMIS product (Client Track) and the CFTH policies and procedures for the system’s usage. I also conduct HMIS Trainings for HMIS users and review and update existing training modules and materials.

Q: Are there any specific projects you are working on right now?

A: Right now, we are currently trying to finish up with site visits to all participating agencies. They are very time consuming, but very important. Site visits are done for all NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) participating agencies. During the site visit, the HMIS Representative will document information on checklists based on HMIS requirements. The information gathered will serve as a basis for the site visit summary report. At the end of the site visit, we will conduct an exit interview to discuss any preliminary findings or concerns. From that report, they receive a score that goes towards their NOFA.

Q: What is the most inspiring part of your job?

A: I like that with my job I am getting to teach people new things and help them with any issues they are having. I like being able to help people learn and understand all things HMIS-related.

Q: Do you have any hobbies outside of work?

A: Anything to do with my horses. I own three, and barrel race on two of them.

Q: What makes you proud?

A: Being a single mom to my son. I am so proud to be his mother - he is everything to me.

Q: If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?

A: I would like to be able to read minds. It would really help knowing what my horses are thinking!

Q: Tell us one fun fact about yourself!

A: I was the mascot my junior and senior year of high school. BFND! (Bobcat Fight Never Dies!)

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