Our team

Jennifer Jacobs
CEO
Dr. Jennifer Jacobs has spent a career in leadership and problem solving: in the Army, at a national lab, in government, and in business management. She is a West Point graduate and a former White House Fellow.

Jessica Stern
COO

Cara Dobbins
CFO

Vicky Conger
Director of Finance

Beth Tyson
Director Of Trauma-Informed Practices
Beth Tyson, MA, is a childhood trauma consultant, 3x best-selling author, and a member of the CASA Advisory Council in Delaware County, PA. She earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology and is passionate about serving our most vulnerable children and their families.Â

Karen Coates, MSW
Director of Family Search & Engagement Training
Karen Coates, MSW, Associate LICSW, is a dedicated professional social worker with over 33 years’ experience working with youth and their families. She enjoys utilizing her knowledge, skills, and values to meet the needs of children, youth, families, and communities through social justice advocacy and compassionate strengths-based service.

Yubi Ventura, MSW
Product Manager & Trainer

Georgette Todd
Director of Outreach

Katie Adams
Director of Training Content

Ixchel Martinez, LCSW
Social Media Manager & Advisor