Meet Our Team
ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE DEPARTMENT TEAM
Rashunda Williams
Lindsay Neubauer
Director, Foster Care and Adoptions
Foster Care and Adoptions Home Study Specialist
Rashunda Williams joined CHRIS 180 in early 2023 as the Program Director of our Adoptions and Foster Care team, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the organization. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Master of Business Administration. Prior to joining the CHRIS 180 team, Rashunda served in several leadership roles within the social service sector in Nevada, California and Georgia. Her knowledge and expertise include several specialties such as working with children with disabilities, life coaching, child protective services, foster care, adoption, counseling, behavioral health, life skills training, career readiness, job coaching, mentorship , strategic planning and solution-building. She is IMPACT training and SAFE certified. Rashunda is an avid community volunteer and is an active member of Tabernacle of Praise Church International.
Lindsay Neubauer joined CHRIS 180 in 2018 as our Foster Care and Adoptions Home Study Specialist and has more than 12 years of experience in the child welfare system. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tennessee Wesleyan University and is a certified IMPACT trainer, Together Facing the Challenge trainer and is SAFE certified. Neubauer is dedicated to identifying, certifying, and helping to build foster and adoptive families.
Taesha Wilcox
Foster Care and Adoptions Supervisor
Taesha Wilcox joined CHRIS 180 in 2023 as the supervisor of our Foster Care and Adoptions Program. Wilcox, who spent time in foster care as a child, always dreamt of becoming a social worker and making an impact on the lives of children and families.. Taesha holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Georgia State University and enjoys being a passionate advocate for youth and families.
LaErica Grier
Foster Care and Adoptions Specialist
LaErica is a specialist with over six years of experience working alongside with children in foster care. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in 2014 and her master’s degree in Human Behavior from Capella University while working. LaErica is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to “keep striving for success.”
Kari Haning
Foster Care and Adoptions Recruiter
Kari Haning joined CHRIS 180 in 2023 as the Recruiter for our Foster Care and Adoptions Program. She has more than 20 years of experience in the child welfare industry, including knowledge and experience in direct service, family preservation, foster care, adoptions and resource recruitment and development. Haning, who is IMPACT training and SAFE certified, holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Kennesaw State University. In her free time, she enjoys being active outdoors and spending quality time with her son and daughter. Kari looks forward to engaging and educating the surrounding communities on CHRIS 180 and the benefits of becoming a Foster and/or Adoptive Parent.
Tiffani Wallace
Foster Care and Adoptions Specialist
Tiffani Wallace joined CHRIS 180 in 2023 as the Foster Care and Adoptions Specialist. During her career, Wallace has worked for the Department of Family and Childrens Services, in group homes and with various private foster care agencies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Wartburg College and is actively pursuing an advanced degree. Wallace’s passion is helping people create fulfilling lives and feels called to her work at CHRIS 180.