Our Agency Team of Experts

Allison C

Domestic Family Services Coordinator
oklahoma | domestic

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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
florida | domestic

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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

Amber C

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
georgia | domestic

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Amber C

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
Email Address: amber.cook@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 3:14-21: For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Favorite Adoption Story: I would have to say my current favorite adoption story is my Husband’s adoption story. My mother in law was faced with health complications at a young age that caused her to have a medically necessary hysterectomy. She faced this procedure with bravery and grace, saying the Lord assured her no matter the outcome she would have another child. Several months after her procedure my father in law’s office secretary approached him stating she was facing an unplanned pregnancy and she felt the Lord was encouraging her to share this with him and his wife. My father in law shared their story and the Lord’s promise to them and she immediately shared she knew the Lord was fulfilling His promise to them through her. She shared she was blessed and honored to be the vessel through which the Lord blessed them and was humbled to be the one He chose. My Husband and his family still refer to his Birth Mom as his Angel and we thank the Lord for her bravery and sacrifice every day.
Education: Amber is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Prior to working with Nightlight, Amber was a Resource Coordinator for a therapeutic foster care agency. She is excited to be working with our expectant parents and adoptive parents in Georgia.
Responsibilities: Amber is the Domestic Program Coordinator for the Georgia office. She counsels and supports expectant parents who are making an adoption plan. She also assists families throughout the state by taking them through the domestic adoption process. She is responsible for meeting with birth parents and families as they take the journey toward adoption. She does outreach throughout Georgia to different hospitals, pregnancy resource centers, and medical facilities.

Cameron

Domestic Family Coordinator
south-carolina | domestic

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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
texas | domestic

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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.

Christy

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
oklahoma | domestic

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Christy

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
Email Address: christy.higgins@nightlight.org

Cindy

Director of Domestic Family Services
texas | domestic

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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.

Deborah

Adoption Advocate
oklahoma | domestic, home-studies

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Deborah

Adoption Advocate

Debbie has worked with hundreds of adoptive families in all phases of the adoption process since 1975 through both agency and private practice. She served as Coordinator of the Baptist Maternity Home, where she counseled many birth mothers and helped them through the difficult emotional ups and downs of the adoption experience. Debbie is an experienced therapist and counselor who relates to all her clients with empathetic concern and understanding.

Elexis

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
missouri | domestic, home-studies

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Elexis

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
Email Address: elexis@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9 ESV Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Education: MAS in Infant Family Practice from Arizona State University: learned about infant-toddler mental health and child development
Responsibilities: Provide support and education to expectant parents who are considering adoption; support birth parents and adoptive family during the match period; conduct home visits and prepare home studies for adoptive families

Emma

Pregnancy Counselor
georgia | domestic

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Emma

Pregnancy Counselor
Email Address: emma@nightlight.org

Halle

Domestic Family Coordinator
south-carolina | domestic

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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
kentucky | domestic, 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.

Julie H

Pregnancy Counselor
texas | domestic

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Julie H

Pregnancy Counselor
Email Address: julie.harvey@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30)
Education: BA in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Business Administration from Northwest University
Responsibilities: Julie assists with the support and counseling of expectant parents as they create their adoption plan. She also assists with home visits and post-placement reporting.

Katy

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
colorado | domestic

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Katy

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
Email Address: katy@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” Psalm 30:11-12
Favorite Adoption Story: My favorite adoption story comes from my high school volleyball coach. She and her husband chose to adopt a 7 year old girl and her newborn baby brother from foster care. When they lived with their biological parents, this little girl saved her brother’s life. One day, her mother had not been present for a few days and there was clearly something wrong with her brother. She did what only she could think to do and walked him all the way to the closest hospital a few miles away. This little baby had a high fever and probably would not have survived much longer if it was not for her brave actions. Now they have grown into incredible young adults and have so much potential and hope for what their life has in store for them.
Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from Colorado State University.
Responsibilities: Katy is responsible for counseling and supporting expectant parents who are making an adoption plan. She also trains, supports, and assists domestic adoptive families throughout Colorado and surrounding states during their adoption process.

Kim L

Renewed Hope Program Coordinator
south-carolina | domestic

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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
california | domestic

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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-carolina | domestic

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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
missouri | domestic

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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.

Savana

Foster Care Advocate
indiana | domestic, 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.

Winter

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
california | domestic

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Winter

Pregnancy Counselor | Adoption Advocate
Email Address: winter@nightlight.org
Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 "But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies."
Favorite Adoption Story: It would be hard to choose just one of the beautiful stories I've heard as my favorite. I am continually blessed and inspired by the courage, love, and bravery that birth mothers have as they make one of the most difficult decisions of their lives, and am moved by the love, kindness, and perseverance of our adopting families as they go through the adoption process. I love how these acts represent the unconditional love that God has for us, as he has adopted us as orphans and brought us into his family.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Interpersonal Communication and Psychology, Biola University
Responsibilities: Winter is responsible for counseling and supporting expectant parents who are in the process of making an adoption plan. She also supports, trains, and assists adopting families by walking with them through the process of Domestic Adoption. She does outreach in California to different hospitals, pregnancy resource centers, and medical facilities.
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