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
LISA S
Chief Operating Officer, Development
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
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Administration
Susanne S
Chief of Staff
Susanna C
Sub Receptionist
Jennifer J
Executive Assistant
Liz K
Receptionist
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
Kaitlyn C
Licensed Therapist
Kiante C
Post Adoption Specialist
Morgan D
Licensed Therapist
Diana G
Licensed Therapist
Shelly K
Licensed Therapist
Kara L
Licensed Therapist
Monica T
Counseling Credentialing Specialist
Jessica T
Clinical Services Office Coordinator
Development
Kasey W
Vice President of Development
Natalie B
Director, Development
Lindy H
Giving Program Specialist
Ashley J
Donor and Family Engagement Specialist
Janet K
Grants Manager
Shelby W
Donor Relations Database Coordinator
Finance
Corey F
Controller
Lisa F
Assistant Controller
Patti S
Accountant
Glynna W
Health Services & Contracts Manager
Gladney Home
Clay T
Senior Director of Residential Services
Summer M
GRO Program Coordinator
Amber S
Director of Residential Services
Danni B
Residential Coordinator
Hannah B
Residential Coordinator
Makenna D
Residential Coordinator
Briauna E
Residential Coordinator
Bianca E
Residential Coordinator
Emma F
Residential Coordinator
Nikki H
Residential Coordinator
Cecilia M
Case Manager
Moriah P
Gladney Home Team Lead
Amani P
Residential Coordinator – PRN
Kylecia S
Gladney Home Team Lead
Destiny T
Residential Coordinator
Rose T
Residential Coordinator
Chyna Y
Residential Coordinator
Donna Z
Residential Coordinator
Nicole T
Residential Registered Nurse
Home Study
Kristen S
Director of Home Study Services
Christina A
Home Study Caseworker
Anne B
Home Study Supervisor
Kate C
Home Study Caseworker
Shelly C
Home Study Caseworker
Mia C
Administrative Assistant
Stephanie D
Home Study Caseworker
Lisa F
Home Study Caseworker
Jorge F
Home Study Caseworker
Sheri F
Home Study Caseworker
Jeanne J
Home Study Caseworker
Denisse T
Program Assistant
Yolanda J
Home Study Caseworker
Susan J
Home Study Caseworker
Jennifer J
Home Study Supervisor
Cliff Jones
Home Study Caseworker
Ann L
Home Study Caseworker
Brenda L
Home Study Supervisor
Kristen M
Home Study Caseworker
Melissa M
Home Study Caseworker
Jenny M
Home Study Caseworker
Pamela N
Home Study Caseworker
Angela P
Home Study Caseworker
Mollie P
Home Study Caseworker
Susan R
Home Study Caseworker
Cara S
Home Study Caseworker
Yanileth S
Home Study Caseworker
Kathy S
Home Study Caseworker
Jennifer W
Home Study Caseworker
Julie W
Home Study Caseworker
Human Resources
Erin G
VP of Human Resources
Jennifer A
Human Resources Compliance Specialist
Stephanie N
Sr. Human Resource Generalist
Katlyn K
Human Resources Coordinator
Information Technology
Susanne S
Chief of Staff
Astrid F
IT Support Specialist
Brant R
IT Support Specialist
International Adoption
Diana D
Vice President of International
Patti F
Director, SWAN Program
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
Jolene K
SWAN Adoption Coordinator
Erica C
Administrative Assistant
Anne D
Adoption Education Specialist
Beth E
International Child Advocacy Communications Specialist
Brooke H
Adoption Advocate
Austyn L
International Adoption Caseworker
Catherine R
Family Engagement Coordinator
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
Kimberly R
Administrative Assistant
Legal Services
Heidi C
General Counsel, Chief Strategy Officer
Amanda A
Legal Assistant
Marketing & Communications
Holly Y
Marketing & Communications Manager
Carra C
Social Media Specialist
Taylor E
Marketing Coordinator
Jules P
Creative Director
Ismael T
Multimedia Production Supervisor
Natalia V
Graphic Designer and Digital Content Creator
New Beginnings Adoption
Jennifer H
VP New Beginnings
Aimee B
New Beginnings Caseworker
Lauren B
Adoption Parent Caseworker
Lexie F
Lead Caseworker
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
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
Nicole B
Licensed Residential Therapist
Lindsay H
Post Adoption International Program Coordinator
Lauren T
Program Assistant
Tish W
Adoption Stabilization Counselor
Isabel Y
Life Skills and Independent Living Coordinator