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I started Adoption Access in 1992 with the purpose of providing more extensive counseling to birthmothers. I have a Master's of Science in Social Work and served as executive director of another licensed child-placing agency prior to founding Adoption Access. Having served on the clinical staff of a Dallas psychiatrist, providing group and individual therapy, this was an interest and background I felt were underused in the adoption field. I have also had a private practice that included biofeedback services for Children's Medical Center. I even had a doll manufacturing business at one time. Adoption work is the most rewarding field in which you could ever hope to find yourself. It is a perfect fit for me, and I love everything but the hours. It is a privilege to be part of such a profound time in someone's life, both birthparents and adoptive parents and of course the children. I have tremendous respect for the young women who make such a painful and courageous sacrifice, so their children can have the best in life. I also believe strongly in the great gift adoptive parents provide. In over 1000 adoptions we have had only two divorces. With the average rate of divorce for all marriages over 60% now, this is a huge gift of stability and love. I stay in contact with a great many of my birthmoms and parents so their gifts keep on giving to me. I also have an incredibly loving and hardworking staff that is like family to me. Thank you for your interest, and we hope we can provide you with some answers to your questions and concerns.

Brooke has had a passion for the adoption field since high school. She has several personal connections to the adoption field including her brother who was adopted from Africa. After graduating from Baylor University in 2001 with a Marketing International Business Degree, Brooke began to work as a birthmother counselor for Adoption Access. In 2004, she pursued her adoption career for International Adoptions in Russia and Ukraine. It was in 2008 that Brooke began to work for Adoption Access once again, but this time to work with the adoptive parents. Her current role includes working with adoptive families with post placements and preparing them for finalizing their adoptions. Brooke is a great asset to Adoption Access and each adoptive family she works with!
When not busy at Adoption Access, Brooke is very busy at her home with her family. Brooke and her husband, Aaron, have two children, Mason and Madison.

Pricilla McCollum graduated from Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas. Her most recent experience has been working in the administrative field for 4 years in the real estate industry. She also has 3 years of experience working in accounting handling payables and receivables. Pricilla also has two children and they live in the Dallas area. We are excited to have her as a part of Adoption Access!

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David has been Counsel for Adoption Access since 1994. From 1987 through 1993, Mr. Cole represented Dallas County Child Protective Services in suits concerning the abuse and neglect of children. In 1992 and 1993, Mr. Cole handled the civil prosecution of every case investigated through the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, including every child death case in Dallas County. Mr. Cole is a former board member for the Texas Association for Infant Mental Health. He is a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the Dallas Bar Association. A recipient of the Dean's Merit Scholarship Award, Mr. Cole graduated from Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California in May of 1987. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in May of 1984. Dave is a tremendous resource for Adoption Access and gives a great deal of his time and energy to all of our clients and staff. Despite telling him all of our bad lawyer jokes, he enjoys the highest admiration of this staff for his character and ethics. We depend and trust him without qualification. He has made a difference in the lives of many children by his devotion and skill to their causes. We are grateful and lucky to have him.

Mary is a Virginia native who has lived in Texas for twenty years and a 2007 graduate of University of Texas-Dallas, with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology. She completed her internship with Adoption Access and knew immediately this career path was what she wanted to pursue with her education. Mary's passion for adoption and working with birth mothers is somewhat unique. She has a long relationship with Adoption Access, first as a birth mother of identical twins, then having completed her internship, and as a wonderful addition to our counseling staff. Mary brings a refreshing perspective to the team since she has been a client, intern and counselor. She is passionate about the opportunities that prevail for both the birth mother and the adoptive parents, and recognizes the importance of making great life choices. She looks forward to being a positive influence/role model for birth mothers and their families on what you can achieve if you believe in yourself. Mary is enthusiastic about her role at Adoption Access!

Carolina was born in the United States and was raised in Guatemala. She received a Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in Social Work. It was while completing her practicum for her Master’s degree that she discovered her passion for adoption. In 1991, Carolina relocated to Dallas with her husband and their 6 children were she has continued to work in the adoption field, primarily with the Hispanic population.
Carolina not only has a passion for adoption, but also has a passion for helping women in all situations. She currently gives some of her time working with mothers who have delivered at an early stage of their pregnancy at Parkland Hospital. Carolina is also very active in the community working at the Angel’s Clinic, where free pre and post natal services are offered and also Project Gabriel, a mentoring program for pregnant women.
Carolina has worked in the adoption field for 22 years, and has grown to love it more each day! She is a wonderful contribution to our agency and is very appreciated!

Debby joined the staff of Adoption Access in 2004 initially to help our staff and clients with support and transportation needs. She immediately grew to be an invaluable asset to our entire staff, birthmothers, and adoptive parents alike. Having been adopted herself, Debby has a keen insight and understanding of adoption that our birthmothers and adoptive parents undoubtedly need. Her consistent advice and support are an underlying factor of the agency’s success. She is here to step in and help with a smile in every capacity of the job, and her positive attitude is a driving force behind successful placements. Debby has the capacity to help in each and every situation, and her devotion to and love for our clients is immeasurable. She has a Business Degree and is pursuing her degree with a specialization in Family Studies. She also has a true life dedication to her own family and she and her husband raise their son, Kevin. Debby touches people’s lives and our clients are lucky to have her on the receiving end. We are indebted to her service and dedication. Adoption Access functions better because of her.

As a counselor in the Houston area, Somer joined the Adoption Access staff in 2010. She grew up in North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She graduated with a double Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice in 2008. After graduation, in search of something new, she relocated to Houston, Texas. She plans to get her Masters in Psychology in the future. Somer brings compassion, understanding and enthusiasm to her position at Adoption Access and is very excited to have joined the staff!

I was born and raised in Brownsville Texas, then relocated with my family to Houston. I have been a Houstonian for the last ten years and love it thus far. I graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a bachelor's in liberal arts focusing on psychology, international studies and minoring in theology. I look forward to continuing my education and seeing where that takes me. I am passionate about helping others and excited to be a part of Adoption Access.

Jessica is a counselor in Houston, and started her work with us in April of 2011. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, has completed Master level work both in Counseling and Educational Psychology. Jessica is a native Houstonian, although she has lived in Boulder, Denver, and San Francisco. She moved back to Houston in 2008 to be closer to her family. Aside from loving the counseling, Jessica is also drawn to the adoption field because she is adopted herself. She possesses a sensitivity, understanding, and appreciation for the process, which makes her birth moms feel comfortable and cared for. Jessica loves working with Adoption Access and that is evident in her relationships with birth moms, co-workers, and adoptive parents.

As a Counselor to the agency in the El Paso area, Rose began working for Adoption Access in October of 1998. She has a Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance from Webster University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from University of Texas at El Paso. Additionally, Rose possesses eleven years of experience working with Head Start, the homeless, and at-risk youth in the El Paso area. Because of her expensive background and experience in social work, Rose is a natural for adoption work. She has been wonderful in connecting birthparents to other resources that can help them go forward with their lives. Adoptive parents don't need our help parenting, but birthparents often do need our help beyond placement. The counseling is always available to them, but they may need help in other areas of their lives. Making a difference for young people in difficult situations is something Rose has been doing for a long time. We are very happy she is doing this for us now. She is a very nurturing and caring person, and her birthmoms adore her.

Alma joined Adoption Access in 2008. She is originally from Puerto Rico. She is also a US. Army veteran. In 2003 she received a Bachelors in Social Work from Auburn University, Alabama. Her experience includes working for Head Start program as a family service worker and also center manager. Her passion for adoption started in 2004 when she started working as a birthparent counselor with another agency in the state of Georgia. After moving to San Antonio with her husband and children she started working for Adoption Access. Alma is not only a counselor but an advocate for her birthparents. She shows great passion and dedication into helping birthparents through their adoption journey. Alma's often tell us that her work comes from her "heart".

I am an adopted child who has a deep respect for adoption, and I always wanted to give back to the adoption field someday. I imagined I would work in adoption and tell my story, but I found myself looking at the adoption world when I was pregnant at an early age. I placed my daughter almost 16 years ago, and I had an even larger drive to help others who were facing a similar situation. I completed my undergraduate degree in Social and Behavioral Science, and I went on to teach elementary school.After the birth of my twins in 2008, I decided it was a perfect time to pursue my Master's degree in Counseling. I graduated in March 2011, and I have my LPC-Intern license in Texas. In addition to working at Adoption Access, I counsel children and adolescent at a community mental health center. I'm married and have 3 boys.

Jenna Howard earned her BS in Psychology from Abilene Christian University. She obtained her MS in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and then earned her LMSW. She has worked in the adoption field since 1994. In addition to working with adoptive parents and birthmothers, Jenna is also an adoptee. Adoption has blessed her life and she loves helping families become blessed by adoption. She and her husband, Mark, have three sons.

Elivia joined us in 2008 as our after-hours Phone Counselor. She is very excited about her position at Adoption Access, Inc., and brings an amazing compassion and dedication to Birth Mothers. Elivia is from Southern California and speaks Spanish fluently. She spends her free time with her husband and enjoys reading.

Peggy and her husband Gary are one of the Nursery Care families at Adoption Access. They joined our agency in 2004 and have fostered over 60 babies since that time. Peggy has always had a love for babies/children. At age 11 she was the most sought after babysitter in the town where she grew up! Throughout her adulthood she has done volunteer work for various organizations involving infant care, worked in the church nursery, done in home childcare and has cared for several of their 11 grandchildren! Besides her love for children, she has a strong interest in the field of medicine and is a Certified Medical Assistant. Licensed by Adoption Access through the state of Texas, Peggy & Gary are rarely without a child in their home. The love and commitment they have for children is obvious to any observer. We are grateful to have them as a part of the Adoption Access team!

Jeannette and Jim have been foster parents for 27 years to 177 infants. Some have blessed their home for simply an overnight visit waiting for their family to arrive, some have required hospital visits by Jeannette and Jim for months while they grew big and healthy enough to come home and some have blessed their home for a year or so. Most of them come and go in just a few short weeks. Each child is a special gift to them and they cherish their time with them and look forward to hearing from their "forever" families as they grow. Many of their most treasured friendships have been built through adoption. Jim suffered a massive stroke in 2006 and is still in speech therapy, but spends most of his time helping with the babies. Jeannette has a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and Development. She was a teacher for many years and worked several years teaching women who gave birth to low birth weight babies how to care for them and how to improve their own lives. Jim and Jeannette have had many special need babies over the years and truly enjoy the challenge of meeting their special needs.

Ray Finfer is our Placement Review Coordinator. His role is to follow up with Adoptive Parents and review how the adoption process went for them as well as the role Adoption Access played in their adoption. Additionally he will work with hospital social workers and nursing staff to show appreciation for their assistance with birthmothers and Adoptive Parents
Ray has more than 40 years of experience in nearly every facet of marketing, public relations, advertising and promotions. He has created marketing programs for dozens of products and services. He has worked with Adoption Access for more than 15 years, producing marketing materials, creating advertising and assisting with promotional products. He has a BA and MS in journalism and mass communications.