Meet Our Advocates

Chelsea is a graduate student at The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. Her education and career have always focused on her passion for supporting and empowering family systems. She uses her growing knowledge and skill set to inform services, to support, and to guide families through the Carson’s Village process. 

“I am dedicated to meeting families with empathy, identifying their needs, and advocating for them to ensure those needs are met.”

Born and raised in Wisconsin and completed my Bachelors in Social Work at Northern Michigan University and my Masters in Social work at The University of South Carolina-Columbia. 

We are a military family so I have had the opportunity to serve communities not only in Northern Michigan but also Charleston, SC, Oahu Hawaii, and now in Southern California. 

I approach every family, patient, and client with a person-centered approach. I strongly believe in meeting those in need where they are at and providing empathy, compassion, and support. I am passionate about advocating for others, connecting people with resources, and helping them find community where they need it. 

I am a dog-mom. In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, crafting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. 

My name is Elizabeth D., I was born and raised in southern California. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree from Cal State University, Fullerton and later graduated with a Master’s degree in Human Behavior. My great passion is helping children and families. I have worked with children in dependency & delinquency court and have also served families with developmental disabilities. I am currently working in the mental health sector.

I am a mom of two boys. I enjoy spending time with my family camping and hiking at National Parks.