Board of Directors
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Neil MoseleyChair
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Jorge AzpeTreasurer
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Lucinda BufordDevelopment
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Mayan CoriosoMember at Large
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Chris FergusonMember at Large
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Klint GuerryMember at Large
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Dr. Randy HunterMember at Large
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Melissa McClureMember at Large
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Nancy McMahonSecretary
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Dr. Ashwini MehtaMember at Large
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Kallie MyersMember at Large
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Ben ParkeyMember at Large
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Hector PatinoMember at Large
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Tina ShueyMember at Large
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Wes SmithMember at Large
Neil Moseley
Neil Moseley is a partner in The Church Cartographers, helping congregations create new pathways to relevancy in their mission field. Neil learned about church community at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX (when McKinney was still a small town) and at his grandparents’ Southern Baptist churches (especially in Telephone, TX which is still a very small town). Neil currently works with congregations across the country, but loves working with churches close to home (Dallas, TX) which allows for guest preaching & participating in community life.
Prior to The Church Cartographers, Neil was Director of Community Engagement for White Rock UMC and the Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space (Dallas), which have become models of innovation in urban church revitalization. Before that, Neil worked in more traditional youth, global missions, and adult ministry roles in local churches.
Neil is a cofounder of Union Coffee House, and has loved participating in numerous boards and committees, including: QuadW Foundation – Board Member, Genesis Women’s Shelter – Faith Coalition, Wesley-Rankin Community Center – Strategic Planning Committee, Texas Methodist Foundation’s President’s Advisory Committee, Legacy Church National Team, was a co-facilitator of the Edge Cohort of TMF’s Courageous Leadership Imperative, is currently co-facilitating the C3 East Dallas cohort, and is a congregational guide for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary’s Houses of Hope program.
Neil has spoken to numerous groups around the country about the Single Board Model of Church Governance, Ministry Innovation, Community Engagement, Space Sharing, & Strategic Partnerships.
Neil spends most of his time with his better fifteen/sixteenths, Rev. Elizabeth Moseley, and their kids: Nathaniel (11), Evangeline (8 going-on 35), and Josephine (7). Neil likes coffee, birds, live music, new destinations, vinyl records, old baseball cards and first-edition books. Neil’s favorite cards in his collection are a 1909-11 T206 Walter Johnson (portrait) and a 1933 Goudey Mel Ott (portrait), and his favorite authors are John Steinbeck, Nick Hornby, and Kurt Vonnegut.
Neil received a B.A. of Philosophy from Texas A&M University and a Masters of Theological Studies from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology.
Jorge Azpe
Jorge D. Azpe is a senior global finance leader with experience in various industries such as consumer-packaged goods, financial services, and retail. He is also a co-founder of Schok LLC, within the consumer electronics arena. He has more than 30 years of global experience in consumer-packaged goods and financial services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Pacific Asia.
Jorge founded and is currently practicing his own consulting at iSee-Consulting, LLC, by providing fractional CFO services for increased strategic and financial visibility for individuals and businesses.
Jorge’s experience includes various finance and supply chain roles at MoneyGram International, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Cadbury Schweppes, and FEMSA.
Jorge received his MBA in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Systems from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico (ITESM-CEM).
Jorge enjoys Formula 1 car racing, loves traveling while discovering new places and cultures. He lives in Plano, TX, with his wife of 33 years, Arelli.
Lucinda Buford
Lucinda Buford is an esteemed real estate agent whose passion for helping her neighborhood thrive is expressed through her work on behalf of her clients. As a well-respected member of the real estate community, she utilizes her market knowledge and real estate connections to bring the best transaction to every client. Buford built her business on creatively approaching each listing to garner the best price for her clients while maintaining a smooth experience for all parties.
Buford earned a BA in Industrial Psychology from Rhodes College and worked as an award-winning corporate trainer before founding a custom homebuilding company with her husband, Barry Buford, in 1998. Among the company’s many awards and accolades, the Bufords are most proud that it is highly regarded by top architects as one of Dallas’ best custom builders.
An active and respected leader, Lucinda has effectively guided teams in a variety of organizations, from chairing fundraising campaigns for public and private schools in the area to serving her church and worthy charities, Buford shares the skills that have developed her professional success. She works tirelessly for organizations that are close to her heart in order to build a stronger community. Because her family has been touched by the disease of alcoholism, she is grateful for the opportunity to be involved with non-profits, like The Magdalen House and others, that work toward recovery for both the addicts and family members.
Mayan Corioso
Mayan Corioso is the CEO of Providence Roofing and Restoration, a general contracting company based in the DFW community. With 15 years of dedicated leadership experience, Mayan has been instrumental in establishing the company’s strong market presence and reputation for quality.
Mayan and his wife, Angela, have five children and reside on a small homestead in Red Oak, TX. Mayan has been in recovery since 2008, and he and Angela dedicate much of their spare time to helping other alcoholics and their families. They both volunteer many hours at Maggie’s and are passionate about serving those who are still suffering.
Chris Ferguson
Chris Ferguson is a lifelong advocate and guide for individuals navigating significant life transitions, bringing decades of experience and passion to his role as a Member At Large for The Magdalen House Board of Directors. Chris has dedicated himself to empowering people facing significant changes—whether in coming out, recovery, education, personal growth, or end of life—by providing guidance, encouragement, and practical support and resources. His commitment extends beyond his professional life, as he has volunteered with non-profit organizations devoted to building communities and supporting individuals in transition. He is honored to advance the mission of The Magdalen House in helping its clients create new lives in recovery.
Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Communication, Master’s in Public Administration, and Juris Doctor all at The George Washington University. His education and experience at GW prepared him for a diverse career in government, telecommunications, internet start-ups, public health, and law.
In his spare time, Chris enjoys running, traveling with his husband John Schoggins, and playing with their dog Wilber.
Klint Guerry
Klint is a group vice president at Sewell Automotive companies, a Texas-based, family-owned company founded in 1911. Klint has served in a myriad of leadership roles since joining the company in 2001. He committed to the mission at The Magdalen House to lend his time, talent, and resources in honor of his mother, Lynda Guerry, who lost her battle with alcoholism at the age of 43.
In addition to his service to Maggie’s, Klint is on the Dallas College Foundation board and a number of industry-related committees and counsels. He and his wife Natalie are past board members for Council for Life.
Klint received a B.A. in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University and completed the Teams Program at the Center for Creative Leadership, Leadership for Extraordinary Performance at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, and the Strategic Leadership program at the United States Army War College.
Klint and Natalie have three children, Hollis, Margot, and Ryan, and are active members at Park Cities Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Randy Hunter
Dr. Randy Hunter joined the Board of Directors of The Magdalen House in the fall of 2023.
Randy is a Licensed Psychologist who has worked at Methodist Dallas Medical Center for 30 years, the last 20 of which have primarily been in the liver and kidney transplant program. In addition to previously having a private practice for over 30 years, he worked on a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation unit and volunteered with HIV/AIDS and Parkinson’s patients and families. As a transplant psychologist, Randy is tasked with helping patients with alcoholic liver disease receive a liver transplant and successfully transition to a healthy lifestyle.
When Randy discovered The Magdalen House a number of years ago, it was truly a Godsend. The Magdalen House has helped numerous women successfully maintain their sobriety and live a fulfilling life post-transplant. Within the past year, several graduates from The Magdalen House have returned to the Liver Institute at Methodist and volunteered to be Transplant Mentors for women struggling with alcoholism pre- and post-transplant. The dedication and generosity of these volunteers has made a profound difference for these patients. The new men’s program will be a wonderful addition to the mentorship program in 2024.
Randy received an MA in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin University and his PhD in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy at TWU in Denton.
Melissa McClure
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Texas with a focus in accounting. She brings experience in financial management, event planning, and community engagement. She volunteers with Allen ISD, supporting students across all grade levels, and has a professional background that includes roles with Lincoln Property Company and Weitzman Management Company, where she managed budgeting, audits, and financial reporting.
Melissa is deeply committed to service and community involvement. She supports women in recovery through her volunteer work with The Magdalen House and Maggie’s Women’s Group, contributes to the Allen ISD PTA, and has held leadership roles with the Quail Run HOA board and social committee. Volunteering is a central part of her ongoing recovery, personal growth, and dedication to giving back.
Nancy McMahon
Nancy McMahon currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for The Magdalen House. Nancy has been involved with The Magdalen House since she completed the First Step program in 2015. As an alumna, she is an active member of Maggie’s Women’s Group where she has served as various committee and project chairs and has co-chaired MWG.
Nancy serves on the Auburn University Parent and Family Association Board of Directors as the 2nd Vice President/Communications. She also serves or has served with the Junior League of Dallas, National Charity League, Chi Omega Dallas Mom’s Group, Special Olympics, Watermark Community Church, and other charitable and community organizations.
Nancy attended Oklahoma State University and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising and a Marketing minor. She has most recently worked for divisions of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
Nancy is wife to Doug, proud mom to Hollis, daughter-in-law to Carolyn, and dog mom to Kai and Ella. She loves being with family and friends, entertaining, and meeting with her Bible study and book club groups.
Dr. Ashwini Mehta
Ashwini Mehta, DO, is a Texas native that earned her medical degree from Touro University Nevada and completed her residency at Medical City Fort Worth. There she was awarded the high honor of serving as Chief Resident, and was recognized with the Resident of the Year award. Dr. Mehta continued to pursue specialized training following her residency, and as a result of her outstanding work, she was deemed Fellow of the Year during her Gastroenterology Fellowship which was also at Medical City Fort Worth. Additionally, Dr. Mehta completed a Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty certification in Gastroenterology. Dr. Mehta is proficient in upper endoscopies, variceal banding, colonoscopies, liver biopsies, paracenteses, and ERCPs. Her clinical interests include treating metabolic and fatty liver diseases, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis as well as cirrhosis and its complications.
Dr. Mehta is dedicated to pursue clinical research to further advance her field, as well as quality of care for her patients. In addition to her professional pursuits, Dr. Mehta is also fluent in both English and Marathi, enjoys reading, traveling, live music, and spending time with her husband, two young children and large extended family.
Kallie Myers
Kallie is a graduate of Northwestern University where she earned her undergraduate degree in Communications and University of Texas Law School where she earned her Juris Doctorate. She has spent her 20-year career advising clients on matters relating to estate planning, trust administration, charitable giving, and tax-exempt organizations. She currently serves as General Counsel for Petrus Trust Company, LTA.
Kallie’s favorite activity is spending time with her husband, Craig, her three children, Kate, Will, and Ava, and her three dachshunds.
Ben Parkey
Ben Parkey serves as Chief Banking Officer of Texas Security Bank. He brings more than 20 years of experience as a commercial banker and organizational leader. Ben is an active member of Conscious Capitalism and the Dallas Executive Educational Program. He also serves on the Advisory Council of the Metroplex Civic and Business Association.
Ben has a B.A. in Finance and Accounting from SMU and enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Alli, and daughter, Stella. Ben enjoys scuba diving with his family, tennis, golf, all lake watersports, volunteering for The VA Hospital in Dallas, and being active in HPUMC ministries/small groups.
Hector Patino
Hector Patino works as Senior Vice President of Construction and Development at Hunt Realty Investments, Inc. Previously, Hector joined KDC in 2015 and has been in the construction industry for nearly 20 years. Hector began on the general contractor side of the business, working on many notable projects throughout DFW.
Hector attended Angelo State following high school. He transferred to Texas Tech and graduated with a B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology in 2003.
Outside of the office, Hector enjoys spending time with his wife, Tosca, and their five children, Marco, Joaquin, Camila, Mateo, and Romeo. Their weekends are filled with kid-related activities. Once a year, Hector and the family take a road trip. They’ve already visited the Grand Canyon, Chicago, Central California, Myrtle Beach, Gulf Shores, and Colorado.
Tina Shuey
Tina Shuey serves on the Board of Directors for The Magdalen House as Chair. An alumna of the First Step program, her passion is to be an example of hope to achieve recovery for women who are still suffering from untreated alcoholism. In her work with Maggie’s Women’s Group, she helps keep new women connected to Maggie’s through programs, service work, and community involvement. Maggie’s House provided her with the tools she needed to start a new life, and she credits her involvement in Maggie’s Women’s Group as a cornerstone of her recovery. Tina is also an active member of her 12 step home group.
Tina is an LMSW at Richardson Methodist in their Behavioral Health department as a psychiatric outpatient therapist. Prior to following her dreams of helping others in a professional setting, she enjoyed a career in marketing and advertising, Tina has a BBA in Management from Stephen F. Austin. After seeking recovery from alcoholism, Tina obtained her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington. Tina has also volunteered for other organizations, such as Frisco Women’s League and the Housing Crisis Center.
Tina is the proud Mom of Ryan & Megan.
Wes Smith
Wes Smith is a commercial real estate attorney at Akin Gump. Prior to becoming an attorney, he served 9 years on active duty as a Ranger with the 75thRanger Regiment and as a Staff Sergeant with the US Army.
Wes attended Southern Methodist University for undergrad and graduated from Washing & Lee University Law School.
Outside of the office, Wes enjoys spending time with his wife, Christina and his three kids, Charlotte, Sam and Daniel.
Staff
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Heather BarriereOperations Manager
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Christy BassProgram Coordinator
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Alex BlanksProgram Coordinator
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Kendall BoseOutreach Manager
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Ashleigh CastleberryProgram Coordinator
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Egan CarrollProgram Coordinator
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Skylar ClevengerProgram Manager
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Christine CookProgram Coordinator
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Kate EimerDevelopment Manager
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Craig EllisProgram Coordinator
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Sierra GodfreyDirector of Communications
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Kimberly HallCommunity Manager
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Teresa HollingsworthChief Program Officer
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Courtney KeyProgram Coordinator
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Lisa KroenckeChief Executive Officer
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Susie O’HaraChief Operations Officer
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Patrice OlootuProgram Manager
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Susan OvermanChief Development Officer
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Chloe PierceDirector of Development
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Daniel WattsProgram Coordinator
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Laura WilsonCommunications Manager
Heather Barriere
heather@magdalenhouse.org
Heather, a native of the DFW area, graduated from the University of North Texas with a B.A. in Social Science before earning a Master of Arts in Teaching from Texas Woman’s University. She spent 11 years teaching elementary education, where she enjoyed helping her students discover a true passion for learning. Heather currently resides in Fort Worth with her three children, and she is excited to bring her diverse background and commitment to service to her role as Operations Coordinator at The Magdalen House.
After experiencing firsthand the mission of The Magdalen House, Heather recognized something truly special about the organization. Her personal recovery journey and volunteer work at Maggie’s allowed her to see the profound impact The Magdalen House has on its community. Heather joined the team as Operations Coordinator in June 2024, and she is honored to contribute to the organization’s enduring success. She is dedicated to ensuring that The Magdalen House continues to support both women and men in their recovery journey for many years to come.
Christy Bass
christy@magdalenhouse.org
Christy Bass was born and raised in Alabama, where she developed a love for math, science, and sports—especially softball. She went on to study at the University of Alabama and Auburn University in Montgomery, preparing for a lifelong career in education. Over the years, Christy served as a teacher, counselor, and principal, dedicating herself to helping students grow and succeed.
Despite her professional accomplishments, Christy reached a point where she struggled to see the beauty in life. Coming to The Magdalen House became a true turning point. It was here that she was reminded that love and kindness still exist, and she discovered a renewed sense of purpose.
Today, Christy finds joy in spending time with people and her dogs, and she is deeply passionate about Maggie’s and the mission of helping others achieve sobriety and sustain recovery. What once felt like her greatest struggles have become her greatest testimony—allowing her to walk alongside others in their own journeys.
Christy shares that while she is proud of her recovery, it was only through God’s grace that healing became possible. She strives to live each day with gratitude, focusing on the beauty in life and the fulfillment that comes from simply doing the next right thing.
Alex Blanks
alex@magdalenhouse.org
Alex is a Dallas native who has lived in Florida, Illinois, and California. She returned home in 2020. She holds an undergraduate degree in public affairs and community service from the University of North Texas. With a passion for people and culture, Alex is always seeking her next adventure. Accepting her struggle with alcoholism has given her life new meaning and allowed her to use her God-given gifts to serve others. She enjoys being an aunt and a godmother to all her little ones.
Kendall Bose
kendall@magdalenhouse.org
Kendall graduated from UNT with a BFA in Studio Art. Her personal passion for alcohol recovery and helping underserved populations has brought her to The Magdalen House. She served a year with AmeriCorps, working as the Volunteer and Special Event Coordinator with Boys and Girls Club of Collin County. She then went on to become the Volunteer Manager with Victory Therapy Center, serving the special needs population. Kendall feels privileged to join the Maggie’s team and help to further The Magdalen House mission with her work in Outreach.
Ashleigh Castleberry
ashleigh@magdalenhouse.org
Ashleigh was introduced to The Magdalen House and quickly became involved per sponsor direction, starting with volunteering consistently. Once she was given the opportunity to stay overnight with the women in the First Step program, she realized it was such an incredible way to give back to the little Dallas house that helped save her life. For Ashleigh, it is a privilege and honor to be able to witness the daily transformation and growth of the women in First Step during and after their stay. It’s all out of love. She is truly grateful for The Magdalen House for providing the foundation to her recovery and tools to live a life of freedom.
She also adores her blue eyed Australian Shepherd, Tex – he is her world.
Egan Carroll
egan@magdalenhouse.org
Egan Carroll, originally from New Jersey, studied at Fordham University and graduated from Montclair State University with a degree in English. Egan spent much of her young life training and dancing professional classical ballet. Since graduating from college, Egan’s career background has consisted of marketing and advertising management, as well as team development.
After years of being in and out of AA and treatment centers that didn’t focus on the true solution, Egan found herself at The Magdalen House, and it has since changed her life. She went through First Step, Next Step, and continued to volunteer as much as possible before being offered a position as a Community Coordinator. She feels honored and privileged to have the opportunity to witness miracles every day here at The Magdalen House.
Skylar Clevenger
skylar@magdalenhouse.org
Skylar Allen Clevenger was born in Victoria, Texas, on June 2, 1989, but spent most of his life in Nacogdoches, Texas. He has a background in commercial lighting, LED retrofitting, and general maintenance. His daughter, Kyri Lynn, brings joy to his life. On August 7, 2023, he achieved sobriety and has been actively involved in a recovery program since then. His journey to sobriety inspired him to seek a fulfilling life and has given him a purpose in helping others find freedom from alcohol. Skylar began to believe in the mission of The Magdalen House after he started chairing meetings and sponsoring some of its alumni.
Christine Cook
Christine@magdalenhouse.org
Bio coming soon!
Kate Eimer
kate@magdalenhouse.org
Kate, a native of Napa Valley, CA, graduated from Middlebury College in 2011 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Anthropology. While soaking in the vigorous academics, Kate enjoyed living life as a Vermonter and found her footing on local farms throughout the Champlain Valley. After graduating, she moved home and built a career tending to farms, orchards, and landscapes, most notably as the Culinary Gardener for Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry. It was there that her desire for farming and the culinary arts exploded. To this day, Kate revels in constantly developing her culinary techniques, discovering new ingredients, and experiencing thought-provoking meals. Besides playing in gardens and kitchens, Kate enjoys playing and watching all sports, reading novels, game nights, and spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends.
Kate moved to Dallas in 2019 seeking recovery and eventually found a home at The Magdalen House. Quickly, it became evident to her that there was something miraculous about The Magdalen House, and she vowed to stay close to the community forevermore. She spent many years serving as a meeting chair, speaker, sponsor, and community member.
Kate joined the staff at The Magdalen House in January 2025 as a Program Coordinator. She now serves as Development Manager. She is honored to participate in the agency’s profound impact on individuals, families, and the community and is committed to ensuring that The Magdalen House continues to thrive for many years to come.
Craig Ellis
craig@magdalenhouse.org
Craig is a native Texan. He studied psychology at the University of North Texas and Loyola University of Chicago, and received a Master’s in Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management. Craig began his career in live entertainment as a singer and dancer in theme parks such as Six Flags, EPCOT Center, and Walt Disney World. He has a varied background as a licensed optician, motivational speaker, and children’s ministry director, and he spent 20 years in sales and marketing for Electrolux, LG, and Samsung.
Craig was a client of The Magdalen House in April of 2024 and was the third graduate of the Men’s Next Step Program. For 11 months, he volunteered as a weekly meeting chair, overnight volunteer, and fellowship chair. Craig is the first Men’s House graduate to become a full-time staff member.
Sierra Godfrey
sierra@magdalenhouse.org
Sierra joined The Magdalen House team in April 2021 and currently serves as Director of Communications. She began her work at Maggie’s as a Communications Coordinator, where she was able to unite her lifelong passion for helping others with her professional background in communications. Sierra earned her degree in Journalism with a focus in Public Relations from the University of North Texas.
She is grateful for the opportunity to support The Magdalen House mission by sharing messages of hope and accessibility to freedom from alcoholism. Through thoughtful storytelling and strategic communications, Sierra seeks to positively impact the lives of alcoholics, their families, and the broader community. She is continually inspired by the belief that a single social media post, blog, or podcast can spark meaningful change and open the door to recovery.
Kimberly Hall
kim@magdalenhouse.org
Kim grew up in Wylie, Texas and lived a normal childhood life until around the age of 15 when alcoholism began to take over in a very progressive manner. Her disease also began to take over her family’s life at this time. As the disease progressed she sought out help. A friend mentioned The Magdalen House, which led her to find our community.
She attended our First Step program not one, but two times. After her second time in The Magdalen House First Step program, she began working a twelve step program thoroughly and honestly which profoundly changed her life. Kim then began volunteering consistently at any opportunity she had and carrying the message at the 24 Hour Club. Kim shares that she is here today only by the Grace of God and she is so grateful to be able to be of service to others.
Teresa Hollingsworth
teresa@magdalenhouse.org
Before being named Chief Program Officer in 2024, Teresa was the Director of Women’s Programs and was responsible for all of the end-to-end management of both Women’s Programs, initiating and setting goals in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives. Teresa joined The Magdalen House in June 2019. She was brought on as a Program Coordinator to help with our residential program, First Step. She has played a key role in continued program development to ensure that desired program outcomes and objectives are met. Teresa is an alumna of the First Step Program at The Magdalen House. Prior to coming on board as staff, Teresa volunteered extensively in 2018 as an overnight volunteer and also within Maggie’s Women’s Group. She loved The Magdalen House so much, she never left after completing her program. Teresa carries the message and sponsors women in different treatment centers across the DFW area. She feels she owes a debt of gratitude to the ones who mentored her and showed her how to recover. Had they simply gone on with their lives and just forgotten people like her, she wouldn’t be here today. Her gratitude begins with The Magdalen House. She is grateful for the leadership that guided her to where she is now, where she gets to pay forward the experience she has gained since joining The Magdalen House team.
Outside of work, Teresa is committed to the recovery community and to sponsoring women. She has one daughter and is grateful that recovery gave her a second chance to be a better Mom.
Teresa earned an MBA Bachelor of Education degree from University of North Texas and also spent 25 years working in the residential real estate industry.
Courtney Key
Courtney@magdalenhouse.org
Bio coming soon!
Lisa Kroencke
lisakroencke@magdalenhouse.org
A vocal advocate for recovery, Lisa Kroencke is the Chief Executive Officer of The Magdalen House, a leader in Dallas-Ft. Worth recovery-based non-profits. Through Lisa’s leadership, The Magdalen House has grown from a grass-roots organization to become a leading non-profit for alcoholics and their families in Dallas. Lisa began volunteering at The Magdalen House in 2007, became chair of the Board of Directors in 2010, and became its Executive Director in 2016, bringing more than 20 years of fundraising, communications, and board development experience to the position.
Lisa has served as a volunteer and board member to more than a dozen non-profit organizations, including Dallas CASA, Children’s Medical Center Women’s Auxiliary, Nexus Recovery Center Auxiliary Board, and Dallas C.A.R.E. In addition, she has received local recognition for her work on behalf of recovered alcoholics, including DCEO’s 2022 Non-Profit CEO of the Year for mid-size non-profits.
Lisa has been in recovery since June of 2007 and is a passionate voice for alcoholism recovery. She speaks locally and nationally and is a frequent contributor to local print, radio, and television news broadcasts to help destigmatize the disease of alcoholism.
Susie O’Hara
susie@magdalenhouse.org
Susie O’Hara is the Chief Operations Officer at The Magdalen House, where she is responsible for ensuring financial transparency and operational health. She earned a BBA in Accounting from Millsaps College and began her career as a staff accountant with KPMG in Fort Worth.
After starting a family, Susie remained actively involved in her community through leadership and board service. She joined The Magdalen House in 2016, became a full-time team member in 2017, and now leverages her background in accounting and service to support the organization’s mission with integrity and care.
Patrice Olootu
patrice@magdalenhouse.org
Patrice is a Maggie’s First Step alumni, and has been a recovered alcoholic since February 8, 2019. She joined The Magdalen House staff as a First Step Coordinator in November 2020, then Next Step Coordinator and is currently the Next Step Program Manager. Patrice was born in Giddings, Texas and was raised in Austin, Texas. She has lived in the Dallas area since 1986. She is a very active member of AA and serves at her home group and the District Level. In addition, she is very involved in the recovery community as a whole. She puts a lot of energy into her alcoholism and today she gets to transfer that energy to a life of giving back what was so freely given to her. It is her honor to be a vessel of hope to the alcoholic who still suffers.
Patrice loves to bake, cook and spend time with family and friends. She is married and mother to two daughters and two sons.
Susan Overman
susan@magdalenhouse.org
Susan earned her stripes as a Brand Manager at The Richards Group advertising agency where she worked on a variety of accounts like The Home Depot, TGI Friday’s, and Zales Jewelry stores, managing national campaigns for these industry heavy hitters. Following the arrival of her two children, Susan cultivated a robust freelance client roster and continued to provide brand management guidance to a variety of clients around the nation.
As part of the Development team at West Dallas Community School, Susan helped advance development efforts to raise more than $3 million annually to fund a private, faith-based school serving one of the country’s most socially, economically, and educationally underserved neighborhoods. She authored all grant proposals and funding solicitation, resulting in a 77% award rate.
Additionally, she orchestrated a complete overhaul of all school marketing materials to create brand identity and communication continuity, as well as concepting separate annual branded giving campaigns for calendar and fiscal year-end efforts.
“I firmly believe EVERY person at The Magdalen House is part of the Development team,” says Susan. “There is no better ambassador for our mission than the people who seek help here, the people who give that help, and those working for the betterment of this agency every day.”
Chloe Pierce
chloe@magdalenhouse.org
Chloe is a native of Perry, Oklahoma and relocated to Dallas in late 2022. She has been with The Magdalen House since graduating from the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a degree in Public Relations with a double minor in Nonprofit Management and Editing and Publishing.
Chloe began her career at The Magdalen House on the Development team as a coordinator, was promoted to Development Manager, and now serves as Director of Development. In this role, she oversees all organizational events, as well as donor solicitations, auxiliary logistics, and budget management. Her academic background, strong organizational skills, and personal connection to alcoholism have shaped her passion for advancing the mission of The Magdalen House.
Chloe is dedicated to educating the community and advocating for The Magdalen House in both her professional and personal life. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, playing tennis, and watching just about any sport on TV.
Daniel Watts
daniel@magdalenhouse.org
Daniel was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in a single-parent household came with its share of hardships and challenges. When he was five years old, his grandfather stepped into his life and, in many ways, became both a mother and a father figure to him. The two shared a deep bond, traveling together often and creating lasting memories. However, over the next 19 years, Daniel would lose sight of the values he was raised with, as addiction slowly took over his life. The disease affected every part of him—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—bringing with it many highs and lows. Everything began to change in 2022. At five months sober, Daniel had the chance to return to Wisconsin to make amends to his grandfather, his mother, and many others he had hurt along the way. Today, Daniel lives a life filled with purpose and meaning. He maintains a conscious connection with God, sponsors others on their recovery journey, carries the message, and continues to make amends. Along the way, he met the most incredible woman—his best friend and now fiancée. They will be married on October 19, 2025.
Laura Wilson
laura@magdalenhouse.org
Laura Wilson was first introduced to The Magdalen House in September 2019, as a First Step client. Entering her ninth institution in six years, she thought she would “play the game” and coast her way through her 2-week stay. But once she understood her problem, and heard the solution and hope from other recovered women, she decided to work the 12 steps like her life depended on it. She came to Maggie’s because she had nowhere else to go; she stayed at Maggie’s because she never wanted to leave. Without The Magdalen House, she would not be alive today.
In her recovery, Laura has found several passions in life, with her main one being helping others struggling with alcoholism. She is active in the recovery community, spending time carrying the message at treatment centers, and sponsoring other women. She also enjoys traveling, fly fishing, and spending time with her friends and family. Her biggest gift in recovery is the reestablished relationship with her dad, Doug Wilson.
