Team

Sabrina Simmons was born in Germany and studied English and Geography at the University of Mainz. She taught at a high school in her hometown Idar-Oberstein and is passionate about supporting and volunteering for nonprofit organizations. Sabrina is the spouse…

Becca Schaefer is a marketing professional with a background in communications and multimedia production. Originally from Houston, she moved to Austin after getting her degree from Texas State University. Becca has a diverse career history, particularly in the non-profit sector, where…

Sara received her bachelors degree in Classical Civilization from the University of North Carolina and has worked as a paralegal as well as in television. For the last 12 years, Sara has been collecting data for and managing research projects,…

Haley Wallace, M.A. is a creative strategist and graphic designer who specializes in wellness promotion. With a BA in Advertising & Brand Strategy and an MA in Mass Communication from Texas Tech University, Haley combines creative direction, design, and brand…

Rachel Hernandez received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. During her time in Reno, she helped run a food pantry dedicated to supporting unhoused veterans, which sparked her passion for advocacy within this community. Following this,…

Anna Mastryukova is currently pursuing her Master’s of Science in Social Work from the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. She is interning at the Travis County Health and Human Service department providing social…

Jamela Davis graduated from Grambling State University with her undergraduate degree in psychology. She earned her Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Northcentral University and is currently working towards her Masters in Business. Jamela has taken her love for…

Emily Neimeyer received her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and her Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from The State University of New York at Albany. Emily…

Katherine Gower received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Vermont, and her Master of Social Work from Texas State University. In May of 2022 she graduated with her Ph.D. in Social Work from the University…

I have 30 years of experience in designing and implementing large clinical trials to test interventions based on the transtheoretical model and motivational interviewing (MI) with at-risk populations in special settings. I have been a principal investigator or Co-Investigator responsible…

Laurianne Rodriguez serves as the VSN Program Manager. Laurianne is a veteran, having been commissioned as a personnel officer and serving on active duty in the United States Air Force (USAF) at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.  While on active…

Ashley Craig is a graduate of the University of Houston in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing in Learning, Design, and Technology. During her studies, she grew an insightful analysis of content and graphic design to create value-added learning programs that achieve…