The staff at the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center are highly trained, exceptionally qualified professionals in their fields and are dedicated to the children and families in northeast Texas who are embarking on their journey of finding their voice and discovering healing. They work diligently to uphold the organization’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Empowerment, Collaboration, and Compassion to every person who walks through the door, including our partner agencies, our families and children, our colleagues, donors, volunteers, and friends.


Administration

Lauren Fleming Zastany
Executive Director

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Lauren joined NETCAC in June 2022. She previously worked as a nonprofit consultant in strategic planning, fundraising, and development since 2017. Prior to that, she served as the Chief of Staff at the Illinois Department on Aging, overseeing the $1 billion Medicaid agency budget, the statewide Community-based Care programs, and Adult Protective Services. She previously worked in politics and policy for state and federal elected officials since 2007. Lauren serves on the Hopkins County Sexual Assault Response Team and is a member of the Mount Pleasant Lions Club. Lauren studied Analytics at Johns Hopkins University and received a graduate certificate in Professional Fundraising from Boston University. She graduated with her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Tyler and lives in Mt. Pleasant.

Brandy Royal
Executive Assistant & Human Resources

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Brandy has worked at NETCAC for three years as the Human Resource Officer and Executive Assistant. Brandy brings over twenty-five years of experience to NETCAC, and she assists the Executive Director in her day-to-day responsibilities. She is very passionate about what the Center does for the children in the eight counties it serves and is inspired daily by her husband and daughter. In her free time, Brandy likes to spend time with her grandson.

Shelly Martinez, AAS
Operations & Development Associate

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Shelly is the Operations and Development Associate for the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center since 2019 and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals since 2022. When she’s not providing support and services to the families of East Texas, Shelly enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Jennifer Williams
Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator

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Counseling & Therapy

Brooke Karr, MS, LCSW-S  Clinical Director

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Brooke just joined NETCAC in September 2023. She graduated from Texas A&M University Commerce with her Masters of Science in Social Work in 2013. She has previously worked as a therapist and has over ten years of mental health experience working in an acute care hospital setting, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting, and crisis screening and intake. Brooke enjoys traveling, outdoor runs, and spending time with her family, friends, and her two dogs.


Laura Pierce, MA, LPC-Associate, NCC
Counselor

Supervised by Lola V. McGee, PhD, LPC-S, RPT

Supervised by Amber Quaranta-Leech, MA, LPC-S

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Katie Moss
Program Specialist

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Katie is the Program Specialist for the NETCAC in which she assists in Family Advocacy and Counseling. Katie will graduate with her Masters in Social Work from Texas A&M Commerce in May 2024 and plans to start a career in counseling after graduation. Katie is passionate about mental health and enjoys spending time with her kids, family, and friends.


Family Advocacy

Tatiana Narvaez, MSW
Data Entry Coordinator & Family Advocate

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Tatiana is NETCAC’s Data Entry Coordinator and Family Advocate. Tatiana has been serving families of abused children at the CAC for 3 years. Tatiana graduated with a Masters in Social Work from Texas A&M Commerce. She loves spending time with her family and friends.

Caitlin Graham, MACM
Community Education Coordinator & Family Advocate

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Caitlin joined NETCAC in October 2021 and serves as a Family Advocate and Community Education Coordinator. As a trained instructor for Play it Safe!®, Caitlin teaches an evidence-based child abuse awareness and prevention program that uses age-appropriate materials to educate children in ways they can best learn and respond. Caitlin graduated from East Texas Baptist University and enjoys hiking and traveling with her family.

Leticia Sanchez
Family Advocate

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Leticia began working at NETCAC in August 2022 as a Family Advocate, working directly with families and children to help them find the resources they need. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M Commerce and is currently pursuing her graduate degree.


Forensic Interviews

Selene Heredia, MSW
Lead Forensic Interviewer

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Selene is the Lead Forensic Interviewer and has worked at the CAC for over 5 years. Selene received her Master’s in Social Work from Texas A&M Commerce in 2016. When she’s not at work, Selene loves spending time with her family and friends.

Alexandra Wafford, BAP
Forensic Interviewer

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Christiana Roberts
Forensic Interviewer / MDT Coordinator

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Missy Hooten
Statewide Intake Coordinator

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