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Affirming Heart Victim Services
Affirming Heart Staff
Administrative Team
Zelma Lopez
Co-Director
Director of Financial and Grant Operations
"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
Brandy Ackland
LPCC, NCC
Co-Director
Director of Organizational Development and Public Relations
"I am so grateful to become Co-Executive Director of Affirming Heart Victim Services, working alongside Zelma Lopez. Our team here is truly amazing, showing up every day with kindness and dedication to help survivors. They work hard to listen, support, and guide people through some of the hardest times. Every program we offer, from counseling to crisis response, shines because of their efforts and commitment to our mission.
With Zelma, I’m excited to keep growing and improving our services to help even more people in our community.
Our team’s dedication gives hope and strength to those who come to us for support, and it’s an honor to work with such inspiring people.
I can’t wait to see all the good we will continue to do together for those who need it most."
Brandy Ackland
Outreach & Operations Support
Child Advocacy Center
Zelma Lopez
Forensic Interviewer Coordinator
CART Facilitator
Prevention/Outreach Specialist
Foundry Home Youth Shelter
Charay Dunn
Shelter Manager
YHSI Regional Coordinator, Community Program Facilitator
Whitney Lake
LCSW, SPT
Social Work Supervisor
Brandy Ackland
LPCC, NCC
Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Counseling Supervisor
TF-CBT, TF-IPT, CFTSI, EMDR, AF-CBT, PS-R, PCIT, IECMHC
Rise Up Counseling
Kimberly Hansen
MSN, CFNP, SANE-A
Interim Medical Director
Angelia Parent
ADN, RN, SANE-A
SPEAK Coordinator
SANE/DV Nurse, Prevention/Outreach Specialist
Pam Bolding
BSN, RN
In-Training
SANE/DV Nurse
SPEAK Program
Ashley Lopez
Sexual Assault Advocate
Contract
UpLift Transport
Family Resource Center of Lea Co.
Reintegration Parenting Education
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