Today we’d like to introduce you to Corie Haverly.
Hi Corie, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My name is Corie Haverly, and I serve as the Executive Director of Atlas of West Central MN—a role I love because it allows me to give back what was so freely given to me.
I grew up without a father and didn’t have a lot of stability as a child. I had abandonment issues, and trauma that left me feeling unlovable and invisible. Despite growing up in the church, I never felt connected to God or that I was good enough for him to love me. I felt abandoned by him too.
As a teenager, I turned away from God and chased anything to fill the emptiness—drugs, alcohol, crime, and toxic relationships. At 18, I married an abusive man, hoping he would be the love and security I longed for. Instead, I endured physical, emotional, and sexual abuse until I finally found the courage to leave and protect my baby boy. I thought walking away would fix everything, but I was still carrying so much pain. In my early twenties, I spiraled further into addiction and brokenness, eventually becoming a meth addict while trying to raise my son.
Not long after, I met my husband Jake. Our love was real, but our life was chaotic. When I became pregnant, I quit using drugs, but shortly after, we tragically lost our infant daughter, Hannah, to SIDS. That loss shattered me. I believed God was punishing me and sank deeper into depression, anger, and bitterness. For years I lived with anxiety, fear, and hopelessness, trying to find purpose in caring for others while my own heart was still so broken.
In 2012, my grandmother—the one constant source of love in my life—passed away, and I fell into despair. A year later, on the anniversary of her death, I cried out to God in anger, pain, and desperation, begging Him to take my life or change it. That night, in my brokenness, God met me. He softened my heart, and I surrendered my life to Jesus.
The road forward wasn’t easy. I didn’t know how to live as a Christian and was afraid of being judged. But God placed people in my life to guide me. In 2016, Through Atlas, I found a mentor who introduced me to the Bible, prayer, and a personal relationship with Jesus. For the first time, I began to understand His love, mercy, and forgiveness. Slowly, He began to heal me. He even transformed my marriage. As Jake and I prayed for each other and our relationship, God taught us how to forgive, how to love selflessly, and how to be united. In 2017, Jake and I were baptized together, marking a new beginning for our faith and marriage. I started working for ATLAS as a Program Assistant in 2017, was promoted to Women’s Mentor Coordinator in 2018 and promoted again in 2021 to Executive Director. Being saved by Christ and working for Atlas has ignited a passion in me to help others grow in their relationship with Jesus. I have mentored several women since then through Atlas and in my personal life. He has worked through me to help others and he let me watch it all unfold. It is the most beautiful thing. My passion for ATLAS comes from these experiences that God moved through the staff and volunteers to change my life, my husbands life, my marriage, my children, my grandchildren and generations to come.
Since then, God has continued to redeem what was broken. He even allowed me to reconcile with my biological father before he passed away, bringing healing to wounds I thought would never close. And today, He has given me the privilege of serving others through Atlas. My passion comes from knowing firsthand how a mentor, a safe place, and the love of Christ can completely transform a life—not just for one person, but for generations to come.
My story is proof that God’s protection and love are constant, even when we don’t see it. He spared my life as a baby, pursued me through rebellion and addiction, carried me through grief and despair, and has now given me a marriage, a family, and a calling I never thought possible. With God, nothing is wasted and nothing is impossible.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has not been a smooth road. I was scared of failure and struggled with insecurity. I made many mistakes, but I’ve learned that when I let God work through me, He takes care of what I cannot. He instilled in me, confidence and courage.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
ATLAS is a Christ- centered, inter-denominational, non-profit mentoring ministry. We walk alongside people through life’s challenges—whether that’s emotional, relational, spiritual, or practical. Our goal is to be a source of hope, encouragement, and connection, always pointing people to the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
We don’t claim to have all the answers, but we’re committed to listening, supporting, and helping people take the next step forward—wherever they are in life. Everything we do is grounded in relationship, prayer, and a deep belief in God’s power to transform lives.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
My faith and belief in Jesus Christ.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.atlaswcmn.org
- Facebook: ATLAS of West Central Minnesota
