Deyanira (DeeDee) Duffy, MSW, LMSW #112135, Director of STEP UP Texas | 254-304-9786 | deyanira.duffy@starry.org Deyanira (DeeDee) Duffy is the Director of STEP UP Texas. DeeDee attended the University of Texas Pan American, obtaining a Master of Arts Degree in Communication with a specialization in Organizational Communication. She obtained a Master of Social Work in 2023…
Madeline Myers, MS, LMFT Associate #205608, Supervised by R. Renee Hernandez, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC, Director of Learning & Development 254-307-3214 | madeline.myers@starry.org@starry.org Madeline is STARRY’s Director of Learning & Development. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies at Stephen F. Austin State University in 2020.…
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…
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-S #73887, LMFT-S #202599, NCC, Internship Support Professional | 512-410-6420 | ryan.guajardo@starry.org Ryan Guajardo is a licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor 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…
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…
Desireé Ledet, MPA, Grants Manager 512-354-2194 | desiree.ledet@starry.org Desireé Ledet is the Grants Manager at STARRY, Inc. She is an enthusiastic, results-oriented professional with more than 10 years of experience managing federal, state, and private foundation grants in the academic and nonprofit sectors. Desireé attended Texas A&M University in College Station, TX and graduated…
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…
Bailee Muse, M.A., LMFT #204726 Temple FAYS Team Supervisor 254-237-9307 | bailee.muse@starry.org Bailee Muse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who currently works as the FAYS Team Supervisor in Temple at STARRY. Bailee attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Marriage,…