Our Agency Team of Experts

Allison C

Domestic Family Services Coordinator
oklahomadomestic

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Allison C

Domestic Family Services Coordinator
Email Address: allison@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 68:5 “Father to the fatherless, defender of widows–this is God, whose dwelling is holy.”
Favorite Adoption Story: I was adopted and never knew my biological father. My adoptive father passed away when I was 25 years old. My children’s father has chosen not to be in their lives. So I believe and I teach my children that our Father is in Heaven and He can love us like no other earthly father can.
Education: I am a graduate of Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Prior to working in the adoption field, I was a Child Welfare Investigator for Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
Responsibilities: I am privileged to be a part of Nightlight Christian Adoptions as an adoption caseworker in the Oklahoma office. I provide services to adoptive families as well as birth parents.

Alyssa M (FL)

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
floridadomestic

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Alyssa M (FL)

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
Email Address: alyssa.m@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:16 – “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”
Favorite Adoption Story: My favorite adoption story (so far) has been the first adoption I was able to assist with for the entire process! I was grateful to experience the birth mom’s love for her child, which guided her to place him with a gracious and supportive family. I’m blessed to have been a minor part in that child’s adoption journey and have been motivated ever since to continue this amazing work!
Education: Psychology B.A. with Double Minor in Counseling and Health & Wellness (University at Buffalo); Masters of Social Work - in progress (University of Central Florida)
Responsibilities: Pregnancy Counselor, Adoption Advocate, and Anchored in Hope Liaison

Angela K.

Executive Director
floridadomestic, executive-directors

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Angela K.

Executive Director
Email Address: angela.knapp@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Favorite Adoption Story: There are so many. In addition to my own story of becoming a mom twice through international adoption, some adoption stories that stand out come from a group of pre-teen boys that I met while working in a welfare center overseas for several years. Several of these boys were adopted just weeks or even days before aging out, two were adopted by the same family, and one more became their cousin. It was amazing to see God work through volunteers and advocates to help bring these children and families together.
Education: Angela holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida and has been working with families and children in the field of adoption and child welfare since 2007.
Responsibilities: As Executive Director, Angela oversees the programs of the Florida office, supervises its employees, and runs the day to day functioning of the Florida office.

Cameron

Domestic Family Coordinator
south-carolinadomestic

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Cameron

Domestic Family Coordinator
Email Address: cameron@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."
Favorite Adoption Story: Mine! My brother and I were both adopted, seven years apart, and I couldn’t be more thankful to God for that.
Education: BA in Theater from Anderson University, South Carolina
Responsibilities: Recruiting and serving prospective domestic adoptive parents; coordinating the orientation, education, and initial matching processes for these families.

Cathy

Pregnancy Counselor
texasdomestic

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Cathy

Pregnancy Counselor
Email Address: cathy@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology; Master's Degree in Counseling
Responsibilities: Recruiting and serving expectant parents for the eventual placement of their child with an adoptive family of their choosing.

Cindy

Director of Domestic Family Services
texasdomestic

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Cindy

Director of Domestic Family Services
Email Address: cindy@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11-13
Favorite Adoption Story: My favorite adoption story is my #1 granddaughter, Mikaila. We welcomed her into our family when she was 2 years old. When my son married Mikaila’s mom, I have to say, we got a sweet package deal! After a year of marriage, my son adopted Mikaila, making her an official member of our family. She already had our hearts, she now has our name. Mikaila is 15 years old and a true delight! She has a younger brother and two cousins that adore her. I don’t know what our family would be like without her.
Education: BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; I have been a Licensed Child-Placing Agency Administrator since 2009.
Responsibilities: As the Director of Domestic Family Services, my duties are two fold: working with adoptive families, by coordinating the Orientation, Education, through the Initial Matching Process; and supervising Nightlight’s Domestic Family Coordinators.

Emma

Pregnancy Counselor
georgiadomestic

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Emma

Pregnancy Counselor
Email Address: emma@nightlight.org

Halle

Domestic Family Coordinator
south-carolinadomestic

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Halle

Domestic Family Coordinator
Email Address: halle@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Favorite Adoption Story: When my family adopted my little sister from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Education: BS in Child and Family Development with emphasis in Family Services, Georgia Southern University
Responsibilities: Recruiting and servicing prospective adoptive parents, assisting with document submission and providing with additional education and support as needed

Hannah T

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
kentuckydomestic, home-studies

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Hannah T

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
Email Address: hannah.tatman@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vein conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking at your own interests but to the interests of others.”
Education: I received my Bachelor’s in social work from Asbury University, graduating in December of 2020. I am currently getting my MSW through Campbellsville University and will be completing the program this August!
Responsibilities: I am the primary person responsible for application intake for all programs, collection of documents, as well as coordinating with social workers and clients.

Kim L

Renewed Hope Program Coordinator
south-carolinadomestic

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Kim L

Renewed Hope Program Coordinator
Email Address: kim.letteer@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite Adoption Story: My favorite adoption story is our family’s adoption story. All three of our children are adopted (Current ages: 25, 22, and 14). Our older two children I adopted through a step-parent adoption when the boys were 6 and 8 years old. Our youngest, came home to us when she was 2 days old through a private domestic adoption. Having navigated the road of adoption personally, I find it one of my greatest privileges to help other families grow their family through adoption.
Education: Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University. Kim is also a Certified Adoption Investigator for the state of South Carolina.
Responsibilities: As the Renewed Hope Program Coordinator, Kim is responsible for providing services to families looking to dissolve their adoption as well as potential Renewed Hope adoptive parents for Nightlight Christian Adoptions. As a Certified Adoption Investigator, Kim is responsible for completing preplacement assessments for prospective adoptive families and post placement/adoption reports for families that have received their children for adoption.

Michelle

Executive Director
missouridomestic

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Michelle

Executive Director
Email Address: michelle@nightlight.org
Education: Master of Counselling from Lindenwood University
Responsibilities: Counselling expectant parents and overseeing our domestic and foster adoption program.

Paige B

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
south-carolinadomestic

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Paige B

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
Email Address: paige.burch@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is confidence of what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”
Favorite Adoption Story: When I was in college, I was friends with an amazing woman who loved the Lord and participated regularly in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After college, she became pregnant and knew that adoption was her best option, despite the opinions of friends and family. I was so in awe of her courage and that really inspired me to learn more about the adoption process. She now has an open adoption and will occasionally visit the family and her son. She now writes blog posts for other women who are considering adoption.
Education: Paige is a graduate from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Biology. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Youth Development Leadership online through Clemson University. Prior to working with Nightlight, Paige was a Child Support Specialist through Clemson University for the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
Responsibilities: Paige will assist families through the initial foster care certification process and then provide continued support once a child has been placed in a foster home. She will also work to recruit new foster families.

Regina

Pregnancy Counselor | Home Study Provider
missouridomestic

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Regina

Pregnancy Counselor | Home Study Provider
Email Address: regina@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse:  “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” Matthew 7:7 and “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13.
Favorite Adoption Story: I have had the privilege of being a part of many adoption stories, professionally and personally. Each story is unique and beautiful. The most beautiful story is how our Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe, adopted all of us as his sons and daughters.
Education: Regina holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from Missouri State University, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Responsibilities: Regina is a birthparent counselor and home study provider in Southwest Missouri. She serves both birth parents and adoptive families throughout each stage of the adoption process. Regina currently resides in Springfield, Missouri with her husband and two children. Regina enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, attending sporting events, and church functions.

Robyn

Pregnancy Counselor
oklahomadomestic

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Robyn

Pregnancy Counselor
Email Address: robyn.ratzlaff@nightlight.org

Savana

Foster Care Advocate
indianadomestic, foster-care

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Savana

Foster Care Advocate
Email Address: savana@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 16:11 and Jeremiah 33:3
Favorite Adoption Story: My favorite adoption story is the story that brought my little cousin to our family from Samoa.
Education: BSW, IUPUI
Responsibilities: Assisting in the development of the Indiana foster care program; Recruitment of foster parents; case management and service coordination for children in foster/foster adoptive homes.
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