Adrianna became CEO of TexProtects in 2023. She brings a wealth of experience from the nonprofit sector, including her previous roles at United Ways of Texas and the Hector and Gloria López Foundation. Adrianna earned a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin and is deeply committed to community development and welfare throughout the state.

Kerrie advocates for smart, effective strategies to support children and families within the CPS system and reduce the number of children who are removed from their homes. Kerrie has dedicated her career to advocating for children and families in various roles, including working for CPS for eight years. She believes that we all have a responsibility to promote child welfare and safety, and she wants to see the CPS system work effectively for children and families.

Suzie is responsible for the organization’s financials as well as day-to-day operations to ensure we are fulfilling our mission and strategic goals. She has spent her career in nonprofits, including leadership positions at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Momentous Institute. In 2020, she received a master’s in public administration. She believes protection and prevention of childhood ACEs are critical to the health and success of our state.

Kitty is responsible for building impactful relationships with external partners to ensure the success of TexProtects’ mission to prevent child abuse. Additionally, she supports building strong internal partnerships with TexProtects staff and the execution of day-to-day HR efforts. Kitty has worked globally as an HR professional, predominately in the healthcare industry and is passionate about DEIB and Race Equity. She understands that racial and cultural perceptions profoundly impact equitable hiring and retention policies within the organization. With her passion and global experience, she is committed to using these insights to bring reform and sustainable change for people of color and minorities.

Emily is responsible for leading and executing TexProtects’ public policy agenda at the local and state levels. Her primary focus is to advocate and educate on behavioral health and trauma and the intersection between the two. As a former ward of the state, Emily has had personal experience with the child welfare system. Since 2016, Emily has used her voice through speaking engagements throughout Texas to uplift youth who currently and have formerly experienced the system. She believes that first and foremost we should aim to protect children from abuse and neglect and to ensure that they receive the best standard of care when we cannot.