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STACY MCNEILAND
CEO & Founder of ROAR
STACY MCNEILAND
Stacy is the CEO & Founder of ROAR at The CARE Center! Stacy is a dedicated child advocate and a bold yet thoughtful leader with a passion for sharing The CARE Center's mission.
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TRACI MARSHALL, SHRM‑CP
Chief Programs Officer
TRACI MARSHALL
Traci is the VP of Operations at The CARE Center! Traci is also the (M)VP of keeping our staff & campus organized while managing employee benefits, HR, and general operations.
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SHANIEE GREEN
Director of Finance & Internal Operations
Shaniee Green
Shaniee is our Director of Finance, bringing a wealth of expertise and strategic financial insight to steer our fiscal responsibilities with precision and innovation.
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HAILEY MCCLAIN, M.S., CFLE
Guest Experience Manager
Hailey McClain
Hailey is the Guest Experience Manager! Hailey is amazing at managing the internship & volunteer program while also making families and guests feel comfortable when visiting The CARE Center.
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KATI HARTLEY
Guest Experience Specialist
Kati Hartley
Kati is the first person to greet our families, and the first to offer them a snack or helping hand. Pro tip: the key to Kati's heart is a Diet Dr. Pepper and a convo about her current reading material!
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REBECCA CRAIG
Director of Client Services
Rebecca Craig
Rebecca fearlessly leads our team in helping families while collaborating with partners on a daily basis. Rebecca is an expert in her field and always ensures that our team is providing the best services for families!
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MARIA ESCOBAR
Bilingual Forensic Interviewer
Maria Escobar
Maria is a Bilingual Forensic Interviewer! Maria's dedication to children & The CARE Center's mission make her a safe space for children to tell their stories.
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SANDRA DELOERA
Bilingual Forensic Interviewer
Sandra Deloera
Sandra is a Bilingual Forensic Interviewer! Sandra has a skill for helping children feel comfortable while telling their story. Sandra is an expert at what she does and is now the point person for conducting our teen forensic interviews!
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SKYLAR REEVES
Forensic Interviewer
Skylar Reeves
Skylar is a Forensic Interviewer! Skylar's fierce personal skills and big heart lend itself perfectly to forensic interviewing. Skylar is a true team player, and when she's not at work you can find her spending time with her pup! r advocacy team!
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VIVIAN ROBERTS
Forensic Interviewer
Vivian Roberts
Vivian is a Forensic Interviewer! "Truly, I love cultivating a space of welcome where children feel comfortable and safe sharing their stories. Being able to work collaboratively in bringing a sense of hope for the community and individuals that tomorrow can be sweeter than today."
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ANGELICA BUTANDA
Bilingual Family Advocate
Angelica Butanda
Angelica is one of our Bilingual Family Advocates! Within CARE, her role is invaluable as she fosters comfort for non-English speakers, adeptly assisting them with tasks like essential paperwork, making our services accessible to all.
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HANNAH GRIFFIS, M.ED., LPC
Director of Mental Health
Hannah Griffis
Hannah is the Director of Mental Health! Hannah is the thoughtful founder of our Mental Health program, created to ensure that children & families have access to the mental health resources they need.
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NANCY MARTINEZ, M.A., LPC
Bilingual Therapist
Nancy Martinez
Nancy is our Bilingual Therapist! She offers compassionate care in both English and Spanish to help families overcome challenges with understanding and empathy.
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CHLOE BYRD, M.ED., LPC
Therapist
Chloe Byrd
Chloe is one of our Therapists! She specializes in various forms of therapy specifically for abuse victims and their caregivers. She ensures she is giving individualized care to each and every client.
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WHITNEY BYFORD
Mental Health Coordinator
Whitney Byford
Whitney is the Mental Health Coordinator! Whitney always puts kindness forward and keeps our mental health program running smoothly by scheduling sessions, making referrals, and providing resources for families.
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SHELBY LYNCH
Director of Prevention & Outreach
Shelby Lynch
Shelby is the Director of Education! She leads our Education team in teaching children how to protect their bodies & speak up for themselves. Shelby has a background in teaching and is passionate about helping Oklahoma children.
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VANESSA BAQUERA
Bilingual Prevention & Education Coordinator
Vanessa Baquera
Meet Vanessa, one of our Bilingual Education Coordinators. With her passion for child advocacy and expertise in both English and Spanish, she connects with families across our community, ensuring every child receives the education they deserve.
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LEAH DEAN THOMAS
Prevention & Education Coordinator
Leah Thomas
Leah is one of The CARE Center's dedicated Education Coordinators, bringing a dynamic blend of passion and expertise in child welfare and education.
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LONDON LOCKHART
Prevention & Education Coordinator
CAMDEN OTTAVIANI
Director of Development & Communications
Camden Ottaviani
Camden is the Director of Development & Communications! Camden manages the Comms team through event planning, marketing, and development - in addition to being a rockstar grant manager!
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SAVANNAH JONES
Marketing & Development Manager
Savannah Jones
Savannah Jones is our Marketing & Development Manager! She orchestrates media relations, partner agency collaborations, event planning, marketing, and online outreach. Her strategic efforts fortify our mission and extend our reach!
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AALIYAH SHEARER
Digital Media & Development Coordinator
Aaliyah Shearer
Aaliyah is our Digital Media & Development Coordinator! She manages our social media, crafting engaging content that connects with our community. Aaliyah also handles donor relations, ensuring our supporters feel valued and informed. Her creativity is essential to driving our mission forward!
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Advisory Board
Ryan Brown, M.D.
Board Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician, OU Children’s Hospital
Vicki Behenna
District Attorney, Oklahoma County
Kelli Heath
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Wade Gourley
Chief, Oklahoma City Police Department
Sarah Rahhal
Chief Executive Officer, Sunbeam Family Services
Board of Directors
Denise Cramer, President
Community Volunteer
Lezel Cunningham-Safi, Vice President
Fellers Snider Law Firm
Tim Fahler, Treasurer
Novo Oil & Gas
Derek Briggs, Secretary
Quail Creek Bank
Kristen Murphy, Fundraising Chair
Community Volunteer
Merideth VanSant, Governance Chair
Guidehouse
David Lloyd
HGL Construction
Aaron Curry
Catalyst Financial Group LLC
Allison Terrill
OG&E
Irene Gianos
Honestly Margo
Devin Trachman
PT Central
Kale Streeter
Wiggins Properties
Heath Clinton
Phase 2
Vikram Ramjee
OU Health
David Bard, PhD
OU College of Medicine
Laurie Coniglione
American Fidelity
Young Professionals Board
Katherine Jackson, President
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Frank Jones, Treasurer
Paycom
Bre Boor, Secretary
OU College of Dentistry
Jane Pfister
Bank of Oklahoma
Lexi Sadeghy
Gilchrist Aviation Law
Caleb White
ZimVie Dental
Alex Perez
Integris Health
Larissa Lockwood
Community Advance
Mackenzie Prescott
Prescott Bridal
Michelle Albert
Miller Johnson Jones Antonisse & White, PLLC
Ashley Glass
Jones PR
Parker Cassell
Heritage Hall
Emma McKinney
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
Paige Owens
The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.
Discrimination Procedures
The CARE Center treats all clients & employees equally regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and disability. If you’d like to submit a discrimination complaint, please click the link below. Individuals can email Title VI complaints or concerns to OKCounty_ARPA@accenture.com.
Because some of our programs are supported in whole or in part by financial assistance from the Federal Government, we are required to inform you of the following:
• The CARE Center does not discriminate based on religion, a religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice
• We may not require you to attend or participate in any explicitly religious activities that we offer, and your participation in these activities must be purely voluntary
• We must separate in time or location any privately funded explicitly religious activities from activities supported with direct Federal financial assistance
• If you object to the religious character of our organization, we must make reasonable efforts to identify and refer you to an alternative provider to which you have no objection
• You may report violations of these protections to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Civil Rights or to The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Council.
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