Sophie is responsible for driving TexProtects’ strategic vision and mission, addressing child maltreatment and its root causes through policy and partnerships that advance and scale the prevention of child abuse and neglect across Texas.

Sophie has worked with TexProtects since 2012, serving as Chief Operations Officer prior to being named Chief Executive Officer in 2018. Sophie is a trained social worker and has worked in the field of child welfare for over a decade, holding several leadership positions in research, public policy and business operations. Sophie also serves as Chair for both the statewide Child Protection Roundtable and the Dallas County Child Welfare Board.

“As a mother to two young children, I believe positive and effective parenting is one of my greatest responsibilities in life. Working strategically with policy and programs to equip new moms, parents and families with tools that help provide the strongest start for their children is what motivates me every day. Parenting is difficult for most everyone. TexProtects has helped change the trajectory for countless children in this state and the thought of preventing just one child from a traumatic abuse and neglect experience makes this work worth it every single day.”

Jessica Trudeau serves as TexProtect’s Managing Director leading the agency’s strategic initiatives and managing all organizational staff. Since graduating with her Masters of Public Health degree in 2001, Jessica has worked with and served as an executive director of organizations seeking to prevent child abuse and ensure all children have strong social emotional health and reach their full potential. She has also worked in the fields of HIV/AIDs and injury prevention. She is passionate about working with TexProtects to ensure that all children in Texas can have equitable, positive outcomes. Her work is inspired by her two beautiful children, Jolie and Marcel.

Brandy is responsible for managing the daily operations necessary to ensure TexProtects achieves its strategic plan and mission. Since 2006, Brandy has held critical positions in both corporate and nonprofit operational strategies and financial operations, directing and coordinating actions across those organizations. Brandy believes that all children should have an advocate who will stand up for them to ensure they are safe, nurtured and resilient.

Gloria is responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communication strategies that drive policy change. She also leads communications efforts and strategy for the Texas Prenatal to Three Collaborative. Since 2014, Gloria has held critical positions in corporate communications, marketing and digital strategy to achieve measurable organizational goals. She believes that protecting Texas children should be our state’s number one priority.

Kitty is responsible for the execution and scaling of the Family Connects program in Dallas, where she develops relationships, partnerships and coalitions with community resources and services. Kitty has worked globally as an HR professional, predominately in the health care industry, and is passionate about healthcare reform and equity. She understands that racial and cultural perceptions affect the quality of healthcare received by people of color and minorities, and she is committed to using these insights to bring reform and sustainable change.

Kerrie advocates for smart, effective strategies to support children and families within the CPS system and reduce the number of children who are removed from their homes. Kerrie has dedicated her career to advocating for children and families in various roles, including working for CPS for eight years. She believes that we all have a responsibility to promote child welfare and safety, and she wants to see the CPS system work effectively for children and families.

Brittney is responsible for leading advocacy efforts to advance child abuse prevention legislation and budget directives, as well as assisting in managing the statewide Prenatal to Three Collaborative.
She has more than eight years of experience working in the child welfare field, first as a CPS caseworker, followed by a nonprofit child-placing agency. Brittany believes every Texas child should have equitable access to healthcare, education and family support to give them the strongest foundation possible.