After returning to Texarkana, Kristina knew that it was her time to step up and help lead the way. She brings with her over 20 years of combined experience in healthcare, marketing, higher education, and as a former small business owner. This work is incredibly personal to her. She knows exactly what can happen when a community steps in because she is the first generation removed from generational poverty. Kristina completed her Human and Family Development thesis and graduated with a Master of Science in Human Services from Stephen F. Austin State University. She is married to Parker, an educator and coach for Liberty Eylau ISD in Texarkana, and together they have two children, Sawyer and Sutton.
Candi has over 20 years of combined experience in child support enforcement, healthcare, and legal services. She is a graduate of Texarkana College, and most recently earned a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in social work from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She is a firm believer that a person’s overall health, beliefs and behavior are strongly influenced by the social factors in their life. Candi knows firsthand about struggling with challenges that life can throw at you, and she is passionate about helping others work through their own challenges and take back control of their lives. Candi is a person with great faith in God and looks forward to utilizing her knowledge from her own personal experiences and education to help change lives and restore hope to individuals, families, and communities.
Linda brings over 35 years of knowledge in mental health and social services. Her experience includes working closely with Child Protective Services, Department of Health and Human Services, private and public psychiatric and drug rehabilitation facilities, and special education. Linda has also volunteered as a court appointed special advocate for children. She has a heart for helping others and empowering them to better help themselves. She earned her associate degree and licensure as a psychiatric technician while living in northern California. She relocated to the Texarkana area 20 years ago and completed her bachelor's degree at Texas A & M University-Texarkana with a concentration in behavioral science.
Chris is a Texarkana, Texas native and a graduate of Texas High School. After serving honorably in the US Army, he moved to the DFW area in the late 90s and started a career in IT. However, he felt unfulfilled with his profession and in 2018, he enrolled at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Chris graduated with a bachelor's degree in history a second bachelor's degree in psychology and has plans to pursue a graduate degree in social work. Chris first learned about the Literacy Council through a volunteer event hosted by the university. He was impressed with the dedication and genuineness of the staff and after hearing about the 100 Families program, he knew it was the right place for him. The following week Chris returned to volunteer and has been a part of the organization ever since.
Ashley was born and raised in Texarkana, TX. After graduating from Liberty-Eylau, she went on to earn her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Henderson State University in sociology and school counseling, respectively. She has worked in higher education for over 10 years and loves helping support other first-generation students like herself. She is passionate about positively impacting students and their families' lives by meeting diverse needs and addressing issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Ashley comes from a big family and has six brothers and two sisters. She loves spending time with her friends and family.
Cami was born in Little Rock, AR, and is the oldest of 9 children. She is a first-generation college student and has earned an associate degree in behavioral science from Texarkana College. Cami is now pursuing her bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in psychology at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. She is very passionate about helping others and loves providing students with guidance to achieve their educational and life goals.
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