Our team at Futures Through Training is a dedicated group of professionals united by a deep passion and extensive experience in serving others. We bring a diverse array of unique talents to the table, seamlessly uniting to form a cohesive, collaborative team built for impact.
Together, we are entirely committed to uplifting vulnerable individuals and guiding those seeking the vital skills and education needed to empower their future. By combining our individual strengths with a shared mission, we create sustainable paths toward self-sufficiency and lasting community transformation.
Our team
Heidi H. Wade
Executive Director
Heidi Wade is a results-driven nonprofit executive with more than 25 years of experience leading strategic operations, fiscal management, and community-focused programming. She guides long-term strategic planning, negotiates high-value contracts, and directly supervises the executive leadership team. Before joining Futures Through Training, she built a foundation in program architecture and community engagement through senior services and hospice program development, planning and organizing regional senior service initiatives and palliative care management.
Laurel Durand
Support Services Manager
Laurel Durand has been a valued member of the Futures Through Training team since 1996. As Support Services Manager, she oversees a wide range of functions, including technology, quality assurance, human resources, accounting, payroll, office management, and program compliance. Laurel enjoys using her experience and problem-solving skills to support staff and help the organization run smoothly. Known for her reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to help wherever needed, she brings more than 30 years of experience and a strong commitment to the organization and the communities it serves.
Natalie Alejandre
H.E.A.T. Regional Program Manager
Natalie Alejandre has dedicated her career to community empowerment and program administration at Futures Through Training since 1998. She began in seasonal roles as a WIA payroll clerk, youth program editor, and summer youth case manager, enforcing labor laws and organizing youth conferences. As a H.E.A.T. outreach coordinator she conducted medical home visits and negotiated utility payments to prevent service terminations. Promoted to H.E.A.T. supervisor and program manager in 2002, she has spent more than two decades directing regional program functions, managing budgets, resolving client disputes, and leading annual trainings across Weber, Davis, and Morgan counties.
Janette Hernandez
NFJP Program Manager
Janette Hernandez is a proud Ogden native and daughter of former migrant farmworkers, Gregorio and Mary Hernandez. After spending four years working alongside her family as a farmworker, Janette became a participant in FTT’s JTPA Summer Youth Program, an experience that opened the door to new opportunities and ultimately led to a career of more than 25 years with Futures Through Training, Inc. (FTT). Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of roles, including Receptionist, HEAT Intake/Outreach/Crisis Worker, WIA Youth Case Manager, and Utah Farmworker Program Case Manager. For the past 10 years, she has served as Program Manager for the Utah Farmworker Program, leading efforts to connect farmworkers and their families throughout Utah with education, career training, employment opportunities, and supportive services. Her personal experience as both a former farmworker and FTT participant gives Janette a unique perspective on the communities she serves and fuels her passion for building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping individuals recognize their potential. Her journey from FTT participant to program leader is a true full-circle story—one rooted in family, strengthened by perseverance, and dedicated to helping others build better futures.
Camille Brown
Fiscal Manager
Camille Brown is an administrative and financial professional with over a decade of experience across the healthcare, education, and academic sectors. She manages accounts payable, processes high-volume documentation, and streamlines office operations for multi-branch organizations. Her background also includes complex scheduling, vendor relationships, and classroom instruction, and she brings strong organizational skills and close attention to detail to the organization’s fiscal work.