Staff & Board

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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

Vice President of Operations

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

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 Victim 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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KEYANNA HYACINTHE

Family Advocate

Keyanna Hyacinthe

Keyanna is a Family Advocate! Her warm and calm demeanor makes all our guests feel welcome. Her desire to help the community fuels her ambition and translates to her work as well. We’re grateful to have her on our advocacy team!

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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 Education

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 Education Coordinator

Vanessa Baquera

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LOURDES BALLESTEROS

Education Coordinator

Lourdes Ballesteros

Meet Lourdes, an invaluable asset as one of our Education Coordinators. Fueled by her enthusiasm and determination, she consistently shines as a top-performing team member, spreading positivity with her ever-present smile.

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LEAH THOMAS

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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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 and 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 and dedication are 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

405 Yoga, Grant Thornton LLC

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

Young Professionals Board

Katie Dawson, President

Fuse3 Solutions

Chandy Cornelius, Vice President

Farmers Bank

Frank Jones, Treasurer

Paycom

Katherine Jackson, Secretary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Jane Pfister

Bank of Oklahoma

Lexi Sadeghy

Gilchrist Aviation Law

Rachel Jamieson

News 9

Bre Boor

OU College of Dentistry

Caleb White

ZimVie Dental

Alex Perez

Integris Health

Larissa Lockwood

Community Advance

Mackenzie Prescott

Prescott Bridal

Michelle Albert

Miller Johnson Jones Antonisse & White, PLLC

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.