Staff - Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach

Melany Wolfe, LBSW

Executive Director

I am the Executive Director for Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach. As a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University with a degree in social work, I have had the pleasure of working in the field for over 26 years. My career with APO began in 2005 when I began writing case studies for adoptive families and then

Kim Schams, RN

Founder of APO

kim@pregnancyoutreach.org

To know how Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach came into existence, it is helpful to know a little about me as the Founder. I have been married since 1983. My husband, Scott, and I have two darling sons and have lived in College Station since 1995. I am a registered nurse and I worked primarily with adult heart

Katie Pfeiffer, LCPAA

Senior Director of Programs

katie@pregnancyoutreach.org

I am the Senior Director of Programs for Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach and am the main point of contact for the adoptive families. Serving in this role, I complete the home studies for APO families, aid in the placement of children into their new adoptive families and help APO meet the licensing requirements for the Texas

Ashley Franco

Pregnancy & Adoption Counselor/Caseworker

ashley@pregnancyoutreach.org

I am the Pregnancy and Adoption Counselor/Case Manager. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Frank, and we have two beautiful daughters. My husband and I are longtime residents of the Brazos Valley area. My professional background is in nonprofit and social services. I love being a part of the social work field! I enjoy staying

Jessica Candelaria

Caseworker

jessica@pregnancyoutreach.org

I am the Caseworker for Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach. Originally from New Mexico, I moved to College Station four years ago. I have an amazing husband, born and raised in the Bryan, College Station area and a daughter we are very proud of. I graduated with my Bachelors in Criminal Justice from New Mexico State University.

Jenna Riehl

Director of Community Outreach

jenna@pregnancyoutreach.org

I am the Director of Community Outreach at APO. I received a degree in Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences from Texas A&M University. I am happily married to my husband, Caleb, and we love hiking and exploring God’s beautiful creation. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing games, baking, riding my horses, and

Cari LaCroix

Director of Communications | Childcare Coordinator for the Mama Club

cari@pregnancyoutreach.org

I am the Director of Communications for APO, as well as the Childcare Coordinator for Mama Club. As a voice for APO through social media and marketing, I desire for APO to be known and trusted. I am thankful for an opportunity to serve brave young moms and families, and passionate about following Jesus. I

Christen Sharpe

Director of Development and Donor Relations

christen@pregnancyoutreach.org

I am the Director of Development and Donor Relations. It is an honor to be a part of a team dedicated to providing pro-life options, support and hope to situations that could seem hopeless. I graduated from Clemson University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications. My career background is in print,

Tracy Sanders

Event Coordinator

tracy@pregnancyoutreach.org

I am the Event Coordinator for APO, and am so excited to be a part of a team that supports young women and their families, pointing them to the love of Christ. My husband Bruce and I have two sons and a daughter-in-law, and have called College Station home since 1997. I graduated from Texas

Laura Bond

Office Manager

laura@pregnancyoutreach.org

I am the Office Manager for Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach. I have the benefit of seeing the joy of everyone working together to support APO’s mission. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas A&M University. I am married to Randy Bond and we have three children.

Veronica Wiggins

Director of Finance

veronica@pregnancyoutreach.org

I first became involved with APO in June 2007 as a volunteer in the office. After seeing the hearts of the staff and the work that APO did with the girls who came to them, I knew that I wanted to become a more active participant on a daily basis. I had previously worked with

APO helped through the hardest thing I'll probably ever have to go through! The lady I worked with was so much help. They helped me with a lot, from counseling to helping financially. From phones calls, text, emails, and meetings, they always check up on you to make sure things are going ok. They always offer to come to you instead of going into the office. I will forever be grateful for their help. Absolutely loved APO!!!

Hannah

Absolutely the best and most supportive agency ever! Both of our children are APO kids and they're still there for us during the teenage years! What I truly love about this organization is they are truly there for the birth families and a lot of young mothers that choose to parent; they give them so much support.

Lois D.

Our hearts are full and our family is complete. APO truly has the best interest of the children at heart. They guideded us and the birth mom step by step trough a stressful and emotional process. They were always available when we had questions or concerns. We appreciate that they take the time to build a one on one relationship with the adopting families and with the birth moms.

Lori Brown

I started volunteering at Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach the fall of my freshman year of college. APO has many wonderful programs for those needing support during/post pregnancies. I am blessed to volunteer with such a compassionate organization, and watch many lives be touched. God is truly working through APO!

SSK

I was going through a very tough time, and this organization held my hand the whole way. I experienced working with Karla, who by the way is sweet as ever! When I came home from the hospital from having my baby, I was really depressed. I was refusing to talk to anyone because I had just given my baby boy up for adoption. Karla kept reaching out to me until I was ready to talk about it. Without APO I don't know where I would be today. I am very grateful for having them when I was at my lowest, and I will always remember the great staff.

Terria

My family came to this organization during a painful time when we had a hole in our heart. We were seeking out different organization and doing research to find our next step. We came to APO just to listen and learn. It didn't take long before we knew this was the perfect place for us. They are more than just a resource for family with unplanned pregnancy and for families seeking adoptions. They are a home for the hurting that provides a family no matter what caused the pain. The members of the staff soon turn into a brothers/sisters or uncles/aunts. They can’t fix your pain, but they vow to walk with you in it. Through their experience, love, wisdom and trust, you soon find that your path you’re on seems a little less lonely because they are with you and it makes a worlds different!

Jean

Great staff and family friendly atmosphere! The people involved truly want to serve and care deeply about the young mothers and children they are able to work with. Awesome opportunity for fellowship and community!

Jordan Szura

Amazing! My wife and I adopted both of our children through APO. The staff at APO does an amazing job helping birth parents and adoptive families through one of the most difficult and happiest times of their lives. They show kindness and compassion to everyone they work with and are both professional and loving at the same time. We love sharing our kids adoption stories, and APO is a huge part of both. We have referred several friends to APO and will continue to do so.

Grant Irons

APO has been such an incredible blessing to us and to our community! We joined the APO family in June of 2011, when we attended an adoption seminar. We had no idea the amount of support and priceless friendships that we would receive....and most importantly our precious son!! The amount of love and compassion this ministry gives to our community is irreplaceable and I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone looking to adopt, volunteer, or seeking help with an unplanned pregnancy.

Ashley

Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach is an incredible resource that the Bryan/College Station area has to offer for unplanned pregnancies. They provide a variety of services for all stages of pregnancy. Staff is considerate, well trained, non-judgmental, and kind.

Teisha Ray

What a great organization! I cannot say enough about the friendliness of the staff. Their genuine concern for the young families is evident in everything they do. I love volunteering there.

Vaughn Miller

We went through the process of adoption through Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach (APO) and couldn't me more pleased. The adoption process has its beautiful and awkward moments, and APO helped make it comfortable and smooth. They are an extension of our family now and we are so blessed and grateful for them being a huge part in taking us from a family of three to a family of four! Thanks and God Bless You Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach!

Phil

Our connection to APO is an outer circle at best. We are the parents of someone who gave their child up for adoption. I thought my husband and I would have very little interaction with the adoption agency, but I was wrong. This agency's representative has gone above and beyond the paperwork and legalities. She has given godly advice both before the baby was born and continuing long after the adoption was finalized. I know if I called her today she would welcome my call and take the time to address my concerns with prayer and love.

GTS