Elizabeth Aleman, LCSW-S
Elizabeth Aleman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor dedicated to providing services to adolescents, young adults and families; covering a multitude of issues including trauma-based behaviors, mental health struggles and challenges met while navigating the foster care system. As a clinician, Elizabeth has spent most of her career working with children, adolescents and […]
Cassandra Salazar
Cassandra Salazar believes that every child deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy, fulfilling life, and she is passionate about making this vision a reality. Her role at Chosen directly plays into that passion; as Mission Advancement Director, she fortifies the organization through fundraising and the cultivation of authentic relationships, so that vulnerable children touched […]
John Martinez, TBRI® Practitioner
John is a Care Manager for Chosen. He is trained in both Family Functional Therapy and Trauma Systems Therapy. John graduated Cum Laude from Queens College with a bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Sociology. He has spent his career serving children, families, and working with parents from a multitude of different backgrounds. John is […]
Blake Taylor, LMSW, TBRI® Practitioner
Blake is a Senior Program Manager at Chosen. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a master’s degree obtained from The University of Missouri Kansas City, where she was a National Child Welfare Workforce Initiative trainee/scholarship recipient. Her passion for helping children and families started when she was able to work with families throughout […]
Alex Wilson, TBRI® Practitioner
Alex Wilson is a Care Manager for Chosen. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from UTSA. He is a Trauma Competent Caregiver trainer and is trained in motivational interviewing. He has completed Dyadic Developmental Practice as well as Psychotherapy and Parenting (DDP) Level One Training, which allows […]
Alejandra Solano, M. Ed., TBRI® Practitioner
Alejandra dedicates her life to giving a voice to underserved individuals utilizing unwavering empathy and a tireless spirit. She brings along expertise in trauma-sensitive practices, crisis prevention and intervention, and curriculum training and development. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Education from The University of Texas and is certified as […]
Zakk Kiser
Zakk is passionate about creating meaningful content that helps vulnerable children. His role as a Senior Communication Designer allows him to use his skills to reach families most effectively through digital ad campaigns, curriculum creation, communication materials, and print collateral. Zakk joined the Chosen team in November 2020. He received his Bachelor’s in Arts from […]
Katie Mercadante
Katie has been a passionate advocate and determined worker for child and adolescent health, wellness, and safety for over 20 years. Her previous professional experiences include: teaching drowning prevention lessons for infants and children, coaching CrossFit and CrossFit Kids, providing endurance racing and run technique seminars, and human resources management and team building. She is […]