As the Director of Placement Services at All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center, I oversee a diverse team providing clinical, adoption, case management, and community support services statewide. My day-to-day work blends program leadership with direct support of staff — guiding professional development, ensuring compliance with state and national regulations, and shaping policies that keep children’s best interests at the center of placement decisions. I manage contracts, coordinate across systems, and support complex processes including home studies, adoption services, and mental health counseling. No two days look the same, but each involves balancing strategy with compassion to ensure families and children are well-supported.
What I love most about this work is the opportunity to impact lives at critical moments. Supporting children, parents, and caregivers through transitions that are often marked by trauma, uncertainty, or loss is both challenging and deeply meaningful. I find purpose in developing programs that not only meet compliance standards but also create lasting, positive outcomes for families. Mentoring staff, building their confidence, and watching them grow as practitioners is equally rewarding. At its core, my work is about fostering stability, healing, and hope — and I am grateful to play a role in shaping those possibilities for families across New Mexico.
