Our Team

Adriana McKinnon - LPC

President and CEO

Adriana is a licensed and national board-certified professional counselor, her experience providing advocacy for victims and survivors of interpersonal violence span over 16 years.

Adriana’s areas of expertise include her work with individuals, groups, and families in settings such as non-profit organizations, residential treatment centers, and private practice providing clinical services in the areas of child sexual abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence, human trafficking, and commercial sexual exploitation. Adriana is also a Court Appointed Special Advocate with CASA of the Coastal Bend and a volunteer advocate for The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights.
Ms. McKinnon’s professional experience includes her previous role as Program Director for Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Victoria, Texas, an unaccompanied children’s emergency shelter funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and the Women’s Shelter of South Texas in Corpus Christi, Texas where she served as a Director of Outreach Services.

Adriana obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston – Victoria and a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.

Alexandria Garcia

LMSW – Program Director

Alexandria is a licensed master level social worker and has worked with our program since its inception in October 2019. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M at Corpus Christi and her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Our Lady of the Lake University. Alexandria has extensive experience working with victims and survivors of sexual violence experiencing complex trauma. Her extensive experience as a victims’ advocate has provided the Youth Center staff with invaluable insight and knowledge about CSEY and how survivors of sexual assault and exploitation change, both in treatment and on their own. Her studies and leadership experience provide the skills and insights needed to effectively oversee the day-to-day operations of the Youth Center of Texas.

Alyssa Schafer

LMSW - Case Management Services Manager

Alyssa obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Central Washington University, and master’s degree in social work at Boise State University. Alyssa is a licensed master level social worker with vast experience working with survivors of human trafficking as well as sex workers in her former role as a Case Manager at the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation. Alyssa also acquired extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse at Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse in Washington state. Additionally, she has abundant volunteer experience with LGBTQIA+ youth in crisis, as well as group facilitation skills.

Anna Arevalo

Case Manager

Sierra Coronado

Case Manager

Alyssa Gomez

Admissions Coordinator

Tiara Goodin

Case Worker

Anna Arevalo

Case Manager

Anna obtained her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Anna has experience working with victims of domestic violence from her time at Family Violence Prevention Services as a case manager.

Anna worked to provide referrals to women to initiate self-sufficiency, such as those to education, counseling, legal, and employment. Anna also gained experience in assisting a multitude of families and survivors in achieving long-term housing. Currently attending UTSA to complete MSW.

Sierra Coronado

Case Manager

Sierra graduated from St. Mary’s University with her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She has experience working with DFPS Investigations unit where she assisted in removals, transportation, visitation monitoring, and more. In addition to her work with DFPS, Sierra also volunteers her time working as a Canine Role-Player with NARCORPS.

Alyssa Gomez

Admissions Coordinator

Alyssa Gomez graduated from Texas State University with her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in forensic psychology. Alyssa’s various roles within honor societies and leadership boards at Texas State University have assisted in enhancing her skill set for her role as admissions coordinator. In her current role, Alyssa oversees the coordination of newly admitted youth in our Sunflower Home program. Alyssa is currently attending the University of Texas at Arlington and pursuing a MSW degree.

Tiara Goodin

Case Worker

Tiara Goodin first entered the social services field working in hospital settings as direct care staff supporting disabled children and adults. She is extremely passionate about supporting others on their journey to healing and creating healthy relationships. Tiara holds her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Sanford Brown College and has plans to continue her education in the social work field.

Alyssa Schafer, LMSW

Case Manager

Alyssa obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Central Washington University, and master’s degree in social work at Boise State University. Alyssa is a licensed master level social worker with vast experience working with survivors of human trafficking as well as sex workers in her former role as a Case Manager at the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation. Alyssa also acquired extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse at Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse in Washington state. Additionally, she has abundant volunteer experience with LGBTQIA+ youth in crisis, as well as group facilitation skills.

Tiffany Saunders

Case Worker

Tiffany brings a unique set of skills to Youth Center that is much needed by our survivors. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Tiffany is able to teach our pregnant and new moms the skills and patience needed to ensure the baby is healthy and bonding with mom. 

She has worked for Mission Road Ministries, Seton Home, and Communicare Wic providing these invaluable lessons. Tiffany has also completed the Nurturing Families™ Facilitator Certification Training.

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