Jessica Kilpatrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who has worked with children and families for over 20 years in homes, schools, and counseling settings. Jessica attended the University of Texas in Austin and received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development and Texas State University to earn her master’s degree in Professional Counseling. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Adult, Professional, and Community Education. Jessica was raised by a stepfather who completely changed the course of her life through nurture, structure, stability, and fun.

Mindy Spruill is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor who currently works as the Director of Clinical and Program Support at STARRY. Mindy attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville and received her Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences and earned her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. She has 12 years of experience in working with children and families in counseling settings, community centers, schools, churches, and children’s homes. Mindy is an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) approved supervisor and provides clinical supervision to graduate student interns and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associates. Mindy lives in Granbury with her husband and two daughters. When she is not at work, Mindy enjoys going to church, hiking with her family, taking her kids to the zoo, and participating in her family’s music sessions around the firepit. 

STARRY’s Fatherhood Program provides no-cost services to fathers and male caregivers living in Bell and McLennan counties with a child up to 17 years of age. Expectant fathers and male caregivers are also able to access our services. The Fatherhood Program seeks to be Fresh A.I.R. (Advocacy, Information, and Resources) for fathers and father figures.

Brandon S. Lofton is a Master of Social Work graduate, nurse, and father of 6.  He has many years of combined experience in fatherhood engagement research and fatherhood support services. He joined STARRY Fatherhood as an intern in 2020 and is now a Fatherhood Support Specialist in Waco, Texas.

Joey Mainini is a Licensed Master of Social Work. Joey has worked with families in the Belton/Temple community since 2015 with various agencies and roles. He joined STARRY Fatherhood in Temple, Texas in 2022 using these experiences to increase awareness and provide support to all his clients while increasing hope.

Sigourney “Sisi” De La Fuente joined the team as Fatherhood Support Specialist in Killeen, Texas in 2022. Sisi obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently working on completing her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health. Sisi started her career by working with low-income families and children in 2011 and is still transforming lives with the idea that optimizing a person’s ability to operate benefits not just them, but their family, friends, and community.

Elizabeth Solis is a Licensed Master of Social Work and has over ten years of experience working with families in various settings. She also has many years of experience in fatherhood engagement research and support services. Elizabeth joined STARRY in 2017, working in various roles before becoming Fatherhood Team Supervisor out of Waco, Texas.  She is extremely proud of the combined experience and impact of this team across Bell and McLennan Counties.