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Affirming Heart Staff

Administrative Team

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"Our team at Affirming Heart Victim Services is nothing short of spectacular. The dedication they bring to their work is a true testament to the human capacity for compassion and resilience. Day in and day out, these incredible people pour their hearts into supporting survivors, lending a listening ear, and offering a helping hand during some of the toughest moments imaginable. Their hard work, care, and tireless efforts are the driving force behind our organization's success.I truly believe that without them, Affirming Heart Victim Services and all of our amazing programs wouldn't shine as brightly as they do. They are the heart and soul of what we stand for. It's an honor to work alongside this remarkable group, and I want the community to know just how much we value and cherish every single member of our team."

Zelma Lopez

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Zelma Lopez

Zelma Lopez

Executive Director

Abby Navarrette

Abby Navarrette

Administrative Assistant

Tara Pyeatt

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Bookkeeper

Operations Support

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AJ Lopez

AJ Lopez

Office Caretaker

Child Advocacy Center

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Kylie Lopez

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Forensic Interviewer

Bilingual

Abby Navarrette

Abby Navarrette

CAC Coordinator

Ellie Dabney

Ellie Dabney

Family Advocate

Bilingual

Rosie Porras

Rosie Porras

Family Advocate

Bilingual

Foundry Home Youth Shelter

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Andrea Vasquez

Andrea Vasquez

Case Manager

Bilingual

Jesse Burr

Jesse Burr

Shift Leader

Cody Partlow

Cody Partlow

Shift Leader

Charay Dunn

Charay Dunn

Shelter Manager

YHSI Regional Coordinator, Community Program Facilitator

Eva Armendarez

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Shelter Manager

YHSI Regional Coordinator

Cameron Cooper

Cameron Cooper

Shift Leader

Laynie Burnell

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Shift Leader

Chloe Doubrava

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Shift Leader

Kai Rios

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Shift Leader

Victoria Jagneaux

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Shift Leader

Rise Up Counseling

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Joanna Sanchez

Joanna Sanchez

Office Receptionist

Bilingual

Whitney Lake
LCSW, SPT

Whitney Lake

Social Work Supervisor

Brandy Ackland
LPCC, NCC

Brandy Ackland

Clinical Intern Supervisor

Mark Munro
MA, LPCC

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Clinical Coordinator

Trystan Messer

Trystan Messer

Clinician

TF-CBT, EMDR, PCIT

Charlee Florez

Charlee Florez

Rise Up Intern

Yvonne Williams

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Rise Up Intern

Erica Wilson

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Rise Up Intern

SPEAK Program

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Kimberly Hansen
MSN, CFNP, SANE-A

Kimberly Hansen

Interim Medical Director

Angelia Parent
ADN, RN, SANE-A

Angelia Parent

SPEAK Coordinator

SANE/DV Nurse, Prevention/Outreach Specialist

Pam Danhof
BSN, RN

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In-Training
SANE/DV Nurse

Jeannette Romo

Jeannette Romo

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate

Bilingual

Anahyd Zazueta

Anahyd Zazueta

Domestic Violence Family Advocate

Bilingual

Ashley Lopez

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Sexual Assault Advocate

Contract

UpLift Transport

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Olivia Dodd

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UpLift Driver

Family Resource Center of Lea Co.

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Rigo Osnaya

Rigo Osnaya

FRC Manager

Bilingual

Desiree Acosta

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Family Navigator

Nora Armendarez

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Family Navigator

Bilingual

Reintegration Parenting Education

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Abby Navarrette

Abby Navarrette

Reintegration Coordinator

Frank Methola

Frank Methola

Reintegration/Parent Education Facilitator

Bilingual

Jenny Lopez

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Reintegration/Parent Education Facilitator, PREA

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