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​Our trained and qualified staff are excited to serve the community through the Crime Victim Assistance Center and Children's Advocacy Center.

​From direct services and forensic interviewing to community outreach and education, our team works with law enforcement, Child Protective Services and local businesses/organizations to better serve victims of abuse. 

Briona Sattarphai, LMSW
Executive Director
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Briona serves as the Executive Director for the Eastland County Crisis Center, Inc.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University in 2010. She earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2017. She is a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas. 

Briona has over 13 years of experience as a Social Worker. She has served with DFPS, in non-profit management, as a hospice Social Worker, and as a therapist at a psych facility during her career.

Outside of work, Briona can be found chasing her 2 adult sons and 1 daughter from activity to activity. She was born/raised in Eastland County and finds it a joy to raise her children in this same community. As for hobbies, who has time for hobbies when your children play travel sports??

The biggest role model in her life is her younger brother Bradan. He has shown that no matter what life throws at you, you can ALWAYS rise above! His hard work and integrity are inspiring.

As Executive Director, Briona’s goal is to lead the Eastland County Crisis Center’s incredible team of service minded individuals in their tireless pursuit of helping those in our community that are hurting.

​Favorite quote: “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.” -Brene Brown

Susan Locke

Finance Manager

​Susan serves as the Finance/Grant Manager for the Eastland County Crisis Center.
 
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration-Accounting from Tarleton State University and worked in the public accounting industry for 13 years.

Susan has one daughter, Lillie. She enjoys watching football, cooking, listening to music and spending time with her family.

Susan’s role model is her father who raised her to have a strong work ethic, be independent, fair, patient and stand for your beliefs
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Favorite quote: “The time is always right to do what is right” -Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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Trinity Dempsey, LMFT
​Counselor

Trinity serves as the Counselor for the Eastland County Crisis Center.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree in English with a double minor in Spanish and Human Services from Tarleton State University in 2008. She then taught at the junior high and high school level for 13 years for Cisco ISD. She earned her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University in 2020. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EDMR Trained, and TF-CBT Therapist in training. 

Trinity is a loving wife and mom, and has two adorable pups. Her role models include those people who possess the following character traits: those who love unconditionally, those who spread joy wherever they go, those who emanate peace, those who lavish kindness and generosity, those who remain faithful, those who understand tenderness, and those who practice self-control.

​As a professional in the field for 3 years, her career goals are to have a fully-staffed Children's Advocacy Center that meets client and community expectations and to write and publish a children's book. Her hobbies include crochet and all things creative. 

Favorite quote: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop

Callie Nowlin

Program Director

Callie serves as the Program Director for the Children's Advocacy Center and the Crime Victims Assistance Center.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Tarleton State University in 2018, and is trained Victim Advocate and Forensic Interviewer. She enjoys reading, watching football and spending time with friends and family.

Callie's goals include moving into advance forensic interviewing and to  bring awareness to the community on child abuse and its negative impacts on the brain. A middle child of three girls, Callie's role models are her parents, who she says are the definition of kind souls.

​Favorite quote: "Compassion isn't about solutions. It's about giving all the love that you've got." -Cheryl Strayed

olivia jackson

family advocate/Volunteer Coordinator

Olivia serves as the Family Advocate for the Crime Victim Assistance Center. 

She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis in Child and Family Studies from Tarleton State University. As a 10-year veteran in the field and at the Eastland County Crisis Center, she also serves as the agency's Child Protective Services Liaison. 

She is a daughter who loves spending time with her family, especially her niece and nephew. Her hobbies include photography, creativity, reading and music. 

Her career goals include expanding her role as CPS Liaison and completing her National Advocate Credentialing Program(NACP).

Olivia's role model is her dad, who she says had a kind and caring heart. She takes the memory of her dad with her in everything she does and everywhere she goes. 

Favorite quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou 

Cara Lewis
Family Advocate

 Cara serves as a Victim Advocate for the Crime Victims Assistance Center. She has a background as a Chemical Dependency Counselor.
Cara believes  that if we plant one seed, and it grows from the nurturing and love then she has done her job.
Cara is a mother of 5 Beautiful children. She is an animal lover with a lot of those animals residing in her home! She is an adventurer at heart, and enjoys the outdoors, especially fishing. 

Samantha Guthrie
Victim Services Advocate/ Forensic Interviewer
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​Samantha serves as the Victim Service Specialist I for the Children’s Advocacy Center.
She earned her Bachelor’s in Political Science with and emphasis in Legal Studies from Tarleton State University in 2018. In 2021 she received her Master’s in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. Over the last 6 years Samantha has worked as a 911 dispatcher, investigator for DFPS, and a family advocate for a non- profit pre- school. Samantha’s ultimate career goal is to be a voice for families and children in need. Throughout her career she has strived to connect with and support individuals in some of the hardest and unpredictable times of their lives.
In her free time Samantha volunteers in the Children’s Ministry at her church. She also loves spending time with her friends, family. If not working you can often find Samantha reading on the couch with her two cats or hiking with her husband and dog. Samantha’s role model is her grandmother who passed away in 2020. Samantha contributes her passion for others and her ability to connect with families and children to her Meme.
Favorite quote: “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have”. -Margaret Mead

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Annette Vasquez

Annette Vasquez
Victim Services Advocate/ Forensic Interviewer

Annette earned her bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish. She then began her career as a patrol officer for the City of Arlington, where She served for several years. After realizing the importance of spending more quality time with her son and family, she decided to leave policing and relocate closer to loved ones. 
Annette then transitioned into a leadership role as a director for a nonprofit preschool, where she focused on providing quality care and support to families in need. 
In her free time you can find her playing soccer with her son, hiking, photographing or cooking out with family and friends.

her goal is to be a guiding light and a voice for individuals in crisis, helping them navigate challenges and find the care they deserve.

"Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you" Walt Whitman