Dawn Wood, Senior Director of Business Administration 512-675-4144 | dawn.wood@starry.org I’m Dawn Wood, the Senior Director of Business Administration. I was born and raised in Michigan and moved to Texas in 2019. I attended Hope College in Holland, MI and obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. I then received my Master’s Degree of Business Administration…
Elizabeth Brothers, MS, LPC-S #77398, RPTTM, Director of Clinical and Experiential Learning 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…
R. Renee Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (#73875) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#202586) who works as the Director of Training and Wellness at STARRY. Renee attended Texas State University and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Forensic Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling. Renee…
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…
Carmen Geske, M.Ed., Director of Operations | 512-886-4609 | carmen.geske@starry.org Carmen Geske is the Director of Operations with STARRY, Inc. Carmen attended Baylor University and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Education and Texas Christian University where she earned a Master’s in Education in Counseling. Carmen has worked for over 7 years in non-profit services.…
Lyndsey Jackson, MA, LPC #76565, Director of Family and Youth Services 512-886-4615 | lyndsey.jackson@starry.org Lyndsey Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who currently works as the Director of Family and Youth Services at STARRY. Lyndsey attended Baylor University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Educational Psychology and the…
Nita Riggins, LBSW, CPMS, Director of the Carver Center for Families 512-246-4312 | nita.riggins@starry.org Nita Riggins, LBSW, LCPAA, CPMS 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…
Amanda Aguirre, Marketing and Communications Manager 512-246-4288 | amanda.aguirre@starry.org Amanda Aguirre is the Marketing and Communications Manager 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. Amanda started working at…
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…
Ryan Guajardo, MA, LPC #73887, LMFT #202599, NCC, Internship Support Professional | 512-410-6420 | ryan.guajardo@starry.org Ryan Guajardo is a licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works as the Internship Support Professional (ISP) for the Wilco and Killeen STARRY offices. Ryan attended Texas State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree…