Diana Plachowski, LMSW, Wilco FAYS Team Supervisor 512-886-4617 | diana.plachowski@starry.org Diana Plachowski is STARRY’s Williamson County Team Supervisor. Diana received her Master’s in Social Work from Boston University, and is on track to pursue her LCSW. Diana worked for the SAFE Alliance in Austin (previously the Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace) for 15 years…
Elizabeth Messer MA, LPC #75211, Wichita Falls FAYS Team Supervisor 940-276-1007 | elizabeth.messer@starry.org Buffy Messer is a Licensed Professional Counselor who currently works as the Team Supervisor at STARRY Wichita Falls. Buffy attended Texas Tech University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies – with an emphasis in Early Childhood…
Cari Latimer, MA, MSW, Waco FAYS Team Supervisor 254-523-4596 | cari.latimer@starry.org Cari Latimer is STARRY’s Waco Team Supervisor. Cari received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas – Arlington, and is pursuing her LMSW and LCSW. She also holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary and…
Brittany Hineman, MS, LPC, Temple FAYS Team Supervisor 254-237-9338 | brittany.hineman@starry.org Brittany Hineman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who operates as the Temple Team Supervisor. Brittany attended the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi obtaining her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing. She went on to get her Masters of Science Degree in Clinical Mental…
Kaylah Tullos, LMSW, McKinney FAYS Team Supervisor 469-591-1653 | kaylah.tullos@starry.org Kaylah Tullos is a Licensed Master Social Worker who currently works at STARRY as the McKinney Team Supervisor and Counselor. Kaylah is a US Army Veteran, serving 4 years active duty and 4 years Texas Army National Guard. Kaylah deployed overseas for 11 months…
Crystalmarie Nichols, MA, LMFT Associate #204749, Killeen FAYS Team Supervisor 254-237-9420 | crystalmarie.nichols@starry.org Crystalmarie Nichols is a Licensed Marriage and Family-Associate and the Killeen Team Supervisor. Crystalmarie attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene and received her Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology with a minor in Biblical Studies. She then attended the University of Mary…
Elizabeth Solis, LMSW, Fatherhood Team Supervisor 254-242-0047 | elizabeth.solis@starry.org Elizabeth Solis, is a Licensed Master of Social Work and has over ten years of experience working with families in various settings. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree of Social Work from Tarleton State University. She has five years of combined experience in fatherhood…
Amber Chesser, MS, LPC, NCC, Family Engagement Specialist Supervisor 512-246-4318 | amber.chesser@starry.org Amber Chesser, MS, LPC, NCC, is a counselor and parent coach with STARRY Family Preservation in Georgetown, Texas. She graduated from the University of Dallas with a BA in Psychology and Education and then completed her MS in Counseling at the University…
Allison Zander, Community Health Worker Supervisor 512-246-4277 | allison.zander@starry.org Allison Zander is the Supervisor of Community Health Workers for the Carver Center for Families working with new and pregnant moms. She is passionate about providing services to families as a preventative measure before interfacing with the DFPS system. Allison received her bachelor’s in child…
Stefanie Linkenhoger, Deputy Chief of Staff | 512-281-6414 | stefanie.linkenhoger@starry.org I’m Stefanie Linkenhoger, and I’m honored to serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff at STARRY. With a journey spanning over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of wearing different hats across various departments within our agency. This incredible experience has allowed me to contribute…