Staff & Board of Directors

Cheryl Bullock

Executive Director

I was born and raised in Weatherford. I attended school here and graduated from Weatherford High School. My associate’s degree came from Weatherford College. I then earned a Bachelor of Science (Education) from Tarleton and Masters in Education (Counseling) from Tarleton. I am a Registered Play Therapist and certified in trauma informed care. My work experience started here working in child care and then to an educator working out of district one year and in district 8 years as a teacher. I have been a counselor for 10 years with four years at WISD and 6 years private practice. While in private practice, I had the privilege of working with foster children, CPS caseworkers and clients, and children whom had been abused or experienced trauma. I have been married for 32 years and have two children and two beautiful grandchildren who are the light of my life and motivate me to become a better person every day.

Brittany Lain

Forensic Interviewer

I was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming where I graduated from Cheyenne Central High School. Following high school, I attended Laramie County Community College and received my associate’s degree in Elementary Education. When I was 20 years old I moved to Stephenville, Texas. I attended Tarleton State University where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Science with an emphasis in Child and Family Studies. Upon graduation, I was hired as the Forensic Interviewer for the Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center for about 3 years. After that, I was hired by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Parker County as their Forensic Interviewer. I am happily married. My husband and I have multiple fur-children and we both actively ride horses.

Alex Vazquez

MDT Coordinator/SWI Intake

I was born in Mexico City but have lived in Granbury off and on since I was 8 years old. I am married and my wife and I have a wonderful daughter. I received my bachelor’s degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie. After graduating I went on to work for the University as an assistant soccer coach. I returned home to work for the Granbury School District as the Bilingual Interpreter. I then went to work for CPS as an investigator in Johnson County for a year and a half.  I was hired by the Johnson County CAC to be a Family Advocate later becoming their Bilingual Forensic Interviewer.

Lauren Authier

Family Advocate

I was born and raised in the Houston area and graduated from Anahuac High School. I moved to Weatherford in 2006. I received my associate degree from Weatherford College and my bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University in Child and Family Studies. I am currently working towards a master’s degree in Child Life from Texas Woman’s University. I was a volunteer at Cook Children’s Medical Center and received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2017. After working in childcare for over 10 years, I discovered my passion for children and working with families. I am married, and we have two beautiful daughters. When I am not attending any of their extracurricular activities, I love spending time with family and friends.

Amber Gentry

Therapist

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Certified Humanistic Sand Tray Therapist, and Certified School Counselor. I received my Masters in Education from Tarleton State University with a specialization in Counseling. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelors of Science with a double major in Psychology and Child Development and Family Living. I have presented at two state conferences and I frequently offer continuing education training to mental health and educational professionals. I am experienced in play therapy, sand tray therapy, trauma work, and working with victims of sexual abuse.
I worked as an elementary school counselor for 7 years and as an elementary teacher for 5. In addition to counseling, I am also a Certified Dog Trainer and teach for the Animal Behavior College where I graduated with honors. In my free time, I volunteer at the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter working with dogs (and cats). I live in Springtown with my husband and a menagerie of pets. I enjoy baking, reading, riding horses, hiking, and game nights with family.