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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 Chief Programs Officer at The CARE Center! Traci keeps 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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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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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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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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JESSICA HARPER, MS, MHS, PA-C

Medical Coordinator

Jessica Harper

Jessica is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in creating a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment for children in medical settings.
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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!
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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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VIVIAN ROBERTS

Forensic Interviewer

Vivian Roberts

Vivian is a Forensic Interviewer! Her ability to bring comfort and understanding to all children we serve creates a safe space where children feel brave.
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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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TAMRA WASHINGTON

Family Advocate

Tamra Washington

Tamra is one of our Family Advocates! With a long background in social work, Tamra knows how to make families feel at ease during their visit. Tamra is a ray of hope and a helping hand to the families we serve.
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ANGELA HEIN

Family Advocate

Angela Hein

Angela is a Family Advocate at The CARE Center! Her passion and expertise in advocacy will hep families feel secure and comfortable in taking the next steps after visiting our facility.
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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 Prevention & Outreach! She leads our P&O 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 & Outreach Coordinator

Vanessa Baquera

Meet Vanessa, one of our Bilingual Prevention & Outreach 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 & Outreach Coordinator

Leah Thomas

Leah is one of The CARE Center's dedicated Prevention & Outreach Coordinators, bringing a dynamic blend of passion and expertise in prevention & education. Her passion helps protect Oklahoma children!
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LONDON LOCKHART

Prevention & Outreach Coordinator

London Lockhart

London is a Prevention & Outreach Coordinator at The CARE Center. London's passion for educating children and caregivers brings us closer to our vision of ending child abuse in Oklahoma County!
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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 & 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

Ron C. Bacy

Chief, Oklahoma City Police Department

Sarah Rahhal

Chief Executive Officer, Sunbeam Family Services

Board of Directors

Lezel Cunningham-Safi, President

Cunningham Safi Legal Group

Merideth VanSant, Vice President

Guidehouse

Laurie Coniglione, Treasurer

American Fidelity Corporation

Allison Terrill, Fundraising Chair

OG&E

Devin Trachman, Governance Chair

Physical Therapy Central

Tim Fahler, ESAT Chair

Tango Foxtrot, LLC

Aaron Curry

Catalyst Financial Group LLC

Ashlea Briggs

Watermark Bank

David E. Bard, PhD

OU College of Medicine

David Lloyd

HGL Construction, Inc.

Denise Cramer, JD

MidFirst Bank

Jerika Coffman

Quail Creek Bank

Irene Gianos

Honestly Margo

Kale Streeter

Wiggin Properties, LLC

Kristen Murphy

Community Volunteer

Michael Stewart

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Sarah Taylor

MOD Realty, LLC

Dr. Vikram Ramjee

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital

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

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.

CLIENTS
EMPLOYEES

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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