Our staff is here to support the children of Van Zandt County

The Team

Leadership Team

Amparo Mahler - Executive Director

The Executive Director leads and provides oversight for all planning, development, and management of the operations of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County. This includes fundraising, human resources/staffing, accounting and marketing of the organization.

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Kris Henry, LPC - Clinical Lead

The Clinical Lead provides oversight for client therapeutic services for the organization.

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Staff

Forensic Services
Multidisciplinary Team/Partner Agency Services

Kindelle Scott, Lead Forensic Interviewer & MDT Coordinator
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Kelly Hernandez, Forensic Interviewer/Victim Advocate
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Therapy Department

Therapists:

Community Education/School Presentations/Volunteer Coordinator
Lana Ahrens, Community Educator & Volunteer Coordinator

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Victim Support and Family Advocacy/Program Intake
Amaya Green, Family Advocate
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Finance
Iriela Olivarez, Finance/Grant Compliance Specialist
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Marketing/Fundraising
TBD
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