Meet the CACCT Team

Debra Longley was appointed as the Executive Director at the Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas in June 2021. Debra has experience in program management for over 12 years. Debra served as the Children's Ministry Director where she organized fundraising events, vacation bible school, and day camps for over 200 children in the Central Texas community. In 2013, Debra began working as the Manager for Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC®). There she assisted with the Student 2 Student® (S2S™) initiative implemented in over 700 elementary, middle, and high schools around the globe. Debra loves traveling with her husband, Mitch, and enjoys spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.

Renay Smith joined the Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas in February 2022 as the Finance and Office Manager. She is thrilled to serve the children of this area by supporting the CACCT Team in every way possible. She brings years of experience in bookkeeping, office management, and HR administration. She has lived in the Central Texas area since 2003 with her husband and daughter. They travel to Zambia on a regular basis to serve the orphaned and vulnerable children in that country. Locally, they enjoy hanging out with friends, being involved in their church, weekend getaways and just laying low.

Katie Sharp brings over 15 years of invaluable experience as an educator in the BISD system to the CACCT mission: to provide and promote hope, healing, and justice for abused children. Leveraging her expertise in education, she is determined to make a significant impact in safeguarding children and ensuring they grow in healthy, abuse-free environments through prevention education in local communities. Excited to utilize her event planning skills for fundraising, she aims to contribute to the eradication of child abuse. Katie finds unwavering support from her husband, Clinton, who serves as a youth minister at Foundation Methodist Church. Together, they cherish their 20-year marriage and nurture their two daughters, inspiring Katie's dedication to creating a safer world for all children.

Lisa Wilkerson graduated from Tarleton State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. She has been with the Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas for 10 years and was the Director of CASA for four years before their separation from CACCT. Lisa is currently the Data Intake Coordinator at CACCT.

Brandi Maxey joined the Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas in December 2022. Brandi graduated from Texas A&M-Central Texas in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Brandi also interned at the CACCT 10 years ago and has circled back around to become a great asset to the team. She brings years of social work experience to the center, including 7 years as a juvenile probation officer. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and going to concerts of all musical genres.

Jennifer is originally from the Pacific Northwest, moving to Texas by way of Fort Cavazos. She completed her undergraduate work at Texas A&M University-Central Texas and received her Masters of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio specializing in working with diverse populations. She has experience in law enforcement based social work and serves as the vice-chairperson for a victim advocate's group in Bell County that strives to create a positive experience for all individuals encountering the justice system. She believes in empowering children and families through a holistic strengths-based lens. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, which includes two huskies and two bearded dragons, the outdoors and finding adventure all over Texas and beyond.