Our team
meet our team
Behind every adoption journey is a group of dedicated professionals who care deeply about building families and supporting birth parents. Our staff is here to guide, encourage, and walk alongside you every step of the way—because helping children find loving, permanent homes isn’t just what we do, it’s why we’re here.
Our Executive Team
The experience and solid leadership of Gladney’s executives, along with the talent and dedication of our employees, help to make Gladney Center for Adoption a success.
MARK M
President & Chief Executive Officer
KRISTIN P
Chief Program Officer, LCSW-S
HEIDI C
Executive Vice President & General Counsel, JD
susanne s
Chief of Staff
Board Members
2025-2026 Officers
Stephanie Perdue
Chair
Jeremy Tilley
Chair-Elect
Roger Metz
Past Chair
Chris Gaspar
Secretary
John Covington
Treasurer
Mark Melson
President & CEO
Members
Cary Butcher
Michelle Coady
Chris Dezzi
Mary Beth Dudley
Eliza Gaines
Duke Greenhill
Chris Jamail
Robin Kochel
Mark McLeland
Anu Partap
Kris Simpson
John Thrailkill
Staff
Looking for a particular department?
Adoption Education
Kerry T
Director of Adoption Education
Emma H
Digital Media Design Coordinator
Nancy R
Manager Education
Elizabeth S
Adoption Educator
Birth Parent Services
Ashley W
VP Domestic Adoption
Melanie A
Birth Parent Caseworker
Erica A
Admissions Specialist
Kenice C
Birth Parent Caseworker
Ashley C
Birth Parent Caseworker
Breanne G
Program Lead, Admissions & Birth Parent Services Support
Priscilla L
Outreach and Casework Specialist
Belizia M
Birth Parent Caseworker
Lena M
Birth Parent Caseworker
Anika W
Adoption Admissions Options Counselor
Counseling Services
Caitlyn U
Director of Counseling Services, LCSW-S
Kaitlyn C
Licensed Therapist, LPC, RPT ™
Kiante C
Licensed Therapist, LCSW
Morgan D
Licensed Therapist, LPC, Certified Play Therapist
Shelly K
Licensed Therapist, LCSW
Kara L
Licensed Therapist, LCSW
Monica T
Counseling Credentialing Specialist
Jessica T
Clinical Services Office Coordinator, MSW
Development
Kasey W
Vice President of Development
Domestic Infant Adoption
Ashley W
VP Domestic Adoption
Vicki C
Domestic Infant Program Assistant
Dolores C
Adoptive Parent Caseworker
Ty S
Adoptive Parent Caseworker
Caroline M
Intake Coordinator
Rachelle M
Adoption Intake Caseworker
Carolyn Turner
Program Assistant
Family Support Services
Lauren J.
Family Support Counselor, LCSW
Tish W
Adoption Stabilization Counselor
Gladney Home
Amber S
Director of Residential Services
Heart Gallery North Texas
Tanya H
Director of Child Advocacy
Sally H
Heart Gallery Next Steps Adoption Specialist
Jordyn K
Heart Gallery Next Steps Coordinator
Brandi S
Heart Gallery Logistical Coordinator
International Adoption
Diana D
VP- International Adoption & ED- East Coast Operations
Sarah H
Director, Asia & Europe Programs
Tina J
International Program Director
Misty L
Director, Latin America Programs
Katie S
Program Manager, Philippines
Julie D
Adoption Coordinator
Anne D
Adoption Education Specialist
Beth E
International Child Advocacy Communications Specialist
Brooke H
Adoption Advocate
Austyn L
International Adoption Caseworker
Mandi A
Program Assistant- International
Mary C
Lead Asia Program Caseworker
Meryah M
Lead Caseworker-International
Wendy S
Director, Asia Programs
Leta W
Asia Program Assistant
Adriana C
Adoption Specialist
Wendy L
Program Assistant
New Beginnings Adoption
Hannah B.
New Beginnings Caseworker
Jennifer H
VP New Beginnings
Aimee B
New Beginnings Caseworker
Lauren B
Adoption Parent Caseworker
Lexie F
Lead Caseworker
Jessica J
Adoption Parent Caseworker
Heather K
Adoption Parent Caseworker
Cindy P
Program Assistant
Jackie T
Program Assistant
Post-Adoption
Kati S
Director of Clinical Services and Post Adoption
Cole A
Post Adoption Specialist
Rashae B
Program Assistant
Lindsay H
Post Adoption International Program Coordinator
Lauren T
Program Assistant
SWAN
Anna H.
SWAN Adoption Coordinator
Julie D.
SWAN Adoption Supervisor
Patti F
Director, SWAN Program
Jolene K
SWAN Adoption Coordinator