Diana Plachowski, MSW, LMSW #111405 Supervised by: Ashleigh Gore, LCSW-S #51893 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…
Elizabeth Messer MA, LPC-S #75211, Wichita Falls FAYS Team Supervisor 940-276-1007 | elizabeth.messer@starry.org Buffy Messer is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor 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…
Cari Latimer, MSW, LMSW #112321 Supervised by: Erica Baig, LCSW-S, #35397 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 LCSW. She also holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education…
Amber Chesser, MS, LPC #69425, 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…
Stefanie Linkenhoger, Chief of Staff | 512-281-6414 | stefanie.linkenhoger@starry.org I’m Stefanie Linkenhoger, and I’m honored to serve as the 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 to our…
Amanda Aguirre, Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications 512-246-4288 | amanda.aguirre@starry.org Amanda Aguirre is the Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications for STARRY. Amanda attended Baylor University and received her Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing. She has worked in non-profit services for over 10 years in varying social services organizations and healthcare organizations.…
Janice Burton, BBA, Director of Philanthropy | 512-886-4621 | janice.burton@starry.org Janice Burton is a passionate, mission-focused professional with over 30 years of business and nonprofit experience in Administration (finance and accounting), Program, and Development. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Middle Tennessee State University and is currently the Director…
Elizabeth Brothers, MS, LPC-S #77398, RPTTM, Senior Director of Family Support Services 254-307-3170 | beth.brothers@starry.org Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist. Elizabeth attended Arizona State University, graduating as a Distinguished Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Minor in Human and Child Development. She received her…
Nita Riggins, BSW, LCCPA #D14801, LBSW #55397, Director of the Carver Center for Families 512-246-4312 | nita.riggins@starry.org Nita is the Director of the Carver Center for Families at STARRY. She is a Licensed Social Worker, Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner®, and N.E.A.R. Science Master Trainer who is committed to improving outcomes for families through supportive healing…
Richard Singleton, MAMFC, LPC-S #63091, CEO | 512-246-4278 | richard.singleton@starry.org Richard Singleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor — Supervisor and CEO of STARRY, Inc. Richard attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he graduated with a double major in History and Political Science. He then obtained a Master of Arts in Marriage…