Tina Shuey serves as Board Chair for The Magdalen House. An alumna of the First Step program, her passion is to be an example of hope for achieving recovery to 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 graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a BBA and University of Texas at Arlington with a BSW. Having just received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, she is now a LMSW.  While having over 20 years of marketing and advertising experience, Tina has shifted gears to follow her dream of helping others in a professional setting. 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 and a partner to Laurie Evans.

Jorge 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, a startup in consumer electronics. He has more than 20 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, to provide increased strategic and financial visibility for startups, small and mid-size businesses, as well as providing fractional CFO services.

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).

Jorge enjoys Formula 1 car racing, loves traveling, discovering new places, and cultures. He lives in Plano, TX, with his wife of 29 years, Arelli, and two children, David and Sofia.

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.

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Klint is the general manager of Sewell MINI BMW of Plano and has served Sewell Automotive companies, a 110-year-old, family-owned business, in a myriad of leadership roles since 2001. He joined 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 board of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, North Texas Commission, DTS Leaderboard, 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 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 earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of North Texas, where she studied accounting, criminal justice, and forensic science. Her skills include financial management, event planning, and community outreach. Currently, she is a part-time substitute teacher at Allen ISD, where she supports students across all grade levels. Previously, she worked as an accountant for Lincoln Property Company and Weitzman Management Company, handling budgeting, audits, and financial records, as well as managing payroll and benefits at Bradford HomeSuites.

In her volunteer work, Melissa supports women in recovery at The Magdalen House and is the Next Step Liaison for Maggie’s Women’s Group. She also assists with the Allen ISD PTA and was involved in the Quail Run HOA board and social committee, organizing neighborhood events. Volunteering plays a vital role in her life of recovery and personal growth.

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 2^nd 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.

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 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 is an Executive Vice President and Dallas Market President of Texas Security Bank. He has over 20 years of banking experience as a Commercial Banker and Leader. Ben is an active member of Conscious Capitalism and the Dallas Executive Educational Program.  He is a Board Member of The Stemmons Corridor Business Association and The Magdalen House.

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 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.

In addition to serving on The Magdalen House Board of Directors, Hector is also on the board for Youth Believing in Change (YBC) and on the client advisory board for a flooring company.

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.

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 75^thRanger 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.

christy@magdalenhouse.org

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alex@magdalenhouse.org

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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 Development and Outreach.

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.

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.

kate@magdalenhouse.org

Kate, a native of Napa Valley, CA, graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Anthropology. While soaking in the vigorous academics offered by the Vermont-based institution, 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 chef 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 all sports, reading novels, and spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends.

After moving to Dallas for recovery, Kate found a home at The Magdalen House in early 2021 once she had recovered from alcoholism. She spent many years serving as a meeting chair, speaker, and Community member while working closely with her sponsor and growing spiritually. Quickly, it became evident to Kate that there was something miraculous about The Magdalen House, and she vowed to stay close to the community forevermore.

Kate joined the staff at The Magdalen House in January 2025 and serves as a Coordinator for the Next Step program. She is honored to participate in the agency’s profound impact on its community and is committed to ensuring that The Magdalen House continues to thrive in our pursuit of offering resources for women, men, and their families in recovery for many years to come.

sierra@magdalenhouse.org

Sierra is honored to have joined The Magdalen House team in April 2021. Joining Maggie’s Communications team as a Communications Coordinator, she has been able to embrace her lifelong passion for helping others, combined with her knowledge of communications. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism focused in public relations.

She is grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of alcoholics, their families, and communities through her assistance with communications for The Magdalen House. Through sharing the message that freedom from alcoholism is accessible, Sierra hopes that alcoholics are interested in The Magdalen House to change their lives and the lives of those around them. She is inspired by the knowledge that a single social media post, website blog, or podcast can spark change.

tony@magdalenhouse.org

Tony Gold was born in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was raised in the town of Alice and spent most of his adult life in San Antonio. He came to Dallas in 2009 and has been involved in recovery since 2019. Tony got sober on May 24, 2020, and has been of service to the recovery community ever since. He is delighted to be a part of the Magdalen House family and blessed to be in a vocation that allows him to help the next man desperately seeking a solution for alcoholism.

cooper@magdalenhouse.org

My full name is Charles William Cooper Green, but you can call me Cooper. I was raised in Waco, Texas. I have a background in music and have been on stage to some degree my entire life. I first was introduced to AA in 2012 at the age of 18, but it took about 10 years for me to understand that I was an alcoholic and that wouldn’t change. Today I am sober and happy. I carry the message on Friday nights, serve as the Unity Chair for my homegroup, and sponsor men in the same capacity that I am sponsored. The Magdalen House and I share values on what it means to be recovered. I feel that I am in the right place and that makes me happy.

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@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.

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.

whitney@magdalenhouse.org

Whitney has been with The Magdalen House since just after she graduated from Texas A&M University in 2020 with a double major in Business Honors and Management and a certificate in Nonprofit and Social Innovation. Her educational focus and internship experience concentrated around the nonprofit sector, where Whitney’s passion for helping others became a driving force behind her position at The Magdalen House. She was hired as a Development Coordinator and in three years worked her way to Director of Development.

Whitney loves advocating on behalf of The Magdalen House and the empowering mission it serves. Working at Maggie’s is an incredible opportunity to continue her life’s mission of championing all those who seek positive change in their lives.

susie@magdalenhouse.org

Susie graduated from Millsaps College in 1995 with a BBA in Accounting and began work for KPMG Fort Worth from 1995-1999 as a staff accountant. Subsequent to that, Susie decided to start a family and stayed home to raise her two children. During that time, Susie volunteered in many capacities on the Parents’ Council at her children’s school and worked with many volunteer organizations. She also served on the regional board of Hope International.

Susie has been with The Magdalen House since November of 2016 in a part-time role and joined full-time in 2017 as Business Manager. Susie now serves as the Chief Operations Officer and has enjoyed learning more about alcoholism and being able to use her gifts in the non-profit world. As Chief Operations Officer, Susie’s goal is to ensure financial responsibility and transparency for employees, clients, and donors.

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.

chloe@magdalenhouse.org

Chloe grew up in Perry, Oklahoma and moved to Dallas in late 2022. Chloe has been with The Magdalen House since graduating from The University of Oklahoma with a major in Public Relations and a double minor focus in nonprofit and business management. She began working on the Development team as a coordinator and has since been promoted to Development Manager. Her educational focus, organizational experience, and family connections to alcoholism became the catalyst for her passion of working at The Magdalen House.

Chloe loves educating the community and advocating for The Magdalen House’s mission in her professional and personal life. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, playing tennis, and watching any sport that’s on TV!

winter@magdalenhouse.org

Having been in and out of the program for 5 years, Winter finally stood in her truth and surrendered at The Magdalen House. Since then, her life has changed dramatically: she’s been rocketed into the fourth dimension of existence. Through an incredible amount of grace, she made it back to The Magdalen House, arriving a broken woman desperate to find a different new way of living. After getting out of the house, she never left. Winter joined the Next Step program and kept returning as an around-the-house volunteer and a backup chair. Soon, she started carrying the message to other alcoholics and sponsoring women. Seeing the lights come back on in the eyes of the women coming in after her is the highlight of her life. She is so passionate to have been blessed with the gift of being a recovered alcoholic because it’s given her life meaning and purpose beyond her wildest dreams.

brooke@magdalenhouse.org

Brooke was honored to join The Magdalen House team in May of 2024. She use to call herself a chronic relapser, but came to believe she was indeed just an ignorant alcoholic. She was in and out of AA for over a decade and just didn’t understand the steps or what the book was truly saying. The Magdalen House changed that for her!

She is grateful to now have a purpose, helping her brothers and sisters, along with their families has given her life a true meaning. Through working all the 12 steps, especially carrying the message and sponsoring women, her life has completely changed! She never thought her broken background could be of good use. Her degree in Sociology and a minor in Psychology from University of North Texas has been critical in direct client care.

kelly@magdalenhouse.org

Kelly grew up in Escondido, California and lived there until she moved to Mabank, Texas in 2018 with her family. In early 2019, she found herself completely defeated by her alcoholism and entered treatment where she learned what her problem was and the solution to alcoholism as outlined in the Big Book. Immediately after her discharge from treatment, she was instructed to go to The Magdalen House to volunteer during her free time. There, Kelly found a safe space to reintegrate into the community and develop her passion for helping others. Kelly began her employment at Maggie’s in 2021 as a Volunteer Coordinator and has since moved into the role of Community Manager. She is excited for this opportunity to use her experience as a former volunteer at Maggie’s and is honored to work for an organization that does so much for individuals with alcoholism and their families.

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.

kady@magdalenhouse.org

She began her career in the nonprofit industry in 2018 where she found her passion working for organizations that support women. As a former Maggie’s volunteer herself, she understood the significance and value volunteers add to an organization like The Magdalen House, and was honored to come on board to help facilitate that program as a Volunteer Coordinator in 2020. As her love of our mission grew, she became a Program Manager, the Director of Community, and now currently serves as Chief Community Officer. Kady’s own journey with long-term recovery is what continues to inspire her to help provide a safe place where women and men can go to learn about spiritual principles and find a no-cost solution to their alcoholism.

When she’s not at work, she enjoys hanging out with her husband and three rescue dogs. She loves true crime, listening to podcasts, and building lego flowers.