Krystle Mitchell serves as the Executive Director of the Louisiana Alliance of Children's Advocacy Centers In her role, Krystle is responsible for the management of daily operations and programming of LACAC. She works to empower CAC’s across Louisiana to better serve victims and families, increase access to quality training, develop statewide resources, and provide support for CAC’s to achieve and maintain national accreditation standards.

Krystle attended Alcorn State University (ASU) and has over a decade of experience working with children and families. Of those experiences, the most rewarding are her time in the non-profit sector at the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence and the South Mississippi Children's Advocacy Center. Most notably during her time at SMCAC, Krystle held various roles from a Child and Family Advocate in which she supported families who experienced trauma and abuse. She later advanced to the MDT Facilitator and finally to Director. During her tenure, the SMCAC grew in capacity from 4 staff members to 16 as well as expanded services to include a satellite office in a rural community. Krystle oversaw the day-to-day operations working with staff to care for the needs of individuals served by the center. She was also instrumental in grant preparation and reporting as well as building and sustaining relationships with the public and community leaders. She helped to promote and deliver education and awareness initiatives for the community that focus on essential programming particularly involving abuse, violence, and human trafficking.

Krystle is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She walks every day in her God-given purpose to live out the values of the LACAC organization and fulfill her goal of assisting others in their fight against interpersonal violence.

Mr. Leander Johnson the Grants and Subcontracts Manager. Leander has over 30 years of experience working within Non-for-Profit agencies. His professional background includes Business Director with Catholic Charities, overseeing its Padua Division; Program Director for Volunteers of America; Vice-President of Operations for Methodist Home; CEO of Boys and Girls Town of New Orleans; and Business Manager for local churches providing fiscal management and overseeing budgets. In his capacity as an executive-level administrator, he was responsible for annual budgets exceeding 7.5 million.

Miranda Cirtwell serves as the Finance Director of the Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers. She received a Bachelor's degree from Excelsior University in Albany, New York in Business Management. She has several years of professional accounting and finance experience, while also being a licensed financial professional. Since moving to Louisiana at the start of 2022 Miranda has been focused on taking her experience from the For-Profit business sector and applying it to the Not-for-Profit world. Most recently as the Account Manager for the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce as well as volunteering her time and skills to other North Shore area nonprofit's such as Northshore Robotics. Miranda’s passion is helping people and families from all walks of life, which has driven her to join this team to help support the values and mission of the LACAC organization to fulfill that purpose.

Dianna L. Singleton serves as the Program Director for the Louisiana Alliance of Children's Advocacy Centers. In this role, Dianna supports the Executive Director in the management of daily operations and programming for LACAC. She also works to empower CACs across the state to be better able to serve victims and their families, increase access to quality training, develop statewide resources, and provide support for CACs to achieve and maintain national accreditation standards. Dianna is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and began serving youth in need by volunteering with Capital Area CASA in 2017. By 2018, she gave in to the call she felt to switch career paths and enrolled in school to pursue Social Work. She received her bachelor's degree in social work in 2021 from Brescia University's Marilyn Younger Conley School of Social Work. Dianna was fortunate for the opportunity to intern at the Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center while she was pursuing her degree. She was brought on as a team member where she worked as a Victim Support Advocate for three years, providing support and resources to child victims and their families. Dianna is very passionate about the work that Children's Advocacy Centers do, and about supporting the centers in any way possible. In her personal time, Dianna enjoys spending time with family, close friends, and her dogs. She also enjoys crafting, traveling (anywhere, but especially vacations to Disney World), and likes to dabble in gardening.

Jasmine serves as the Director of Care Coordination for the Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers. In her new role, she provides supervision to the Act 662/LCYTC Project staff. She also provides support and technical assistance to Care Coordination teams throughout the state of Louisiana. Jasmine has a wealth of knowledge from her previous role as a forensic interviewer and MDT Facilitator at Child Advocacy Services Children’s Advocacy Center in Hammond, LA, where she spent over five and a half years advocating for the voiceless in her community.

Jasmine is a native of Franklinton, La. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Southeastern Louisiana University in May 2016 and her master’s degree in social work from Stephen F. Austin State University in May 2017.

Besides her professional achievements, Jasmine is a wife and mother to a beautiful baby girl and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She also serves as the board secretary for the National Association of Social Workers Louisiana Chapter and is a member of Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church. During her spare time, Jasmine enjoys singing, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

My name is Tonita Landor. I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from Southern University at New Orleans. I also earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Additionally, I received a certification in Deafness from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL.

I worked for the State of Louisiana for 30 years and spent the last 15 years at Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (FPHSA) as a Social Services Counselor 4A/Contract Monitor. During my time at FPHSA, I was responsible for writing, negotiating, amending, monitoring, and processing professional and social service contracts. I also coordinated and facilitated Inter-Agency Service Coordination staffing for children and youth who were at risk of out-of-home or out-of-school placements. Additionally, I served on the LA Regional Advisory Committee while at FPHSA.

Prior to working at FPHSA, I was employed by LA Rehabilitation Services as a rehabilitation counselor and by the Office of Public Health as a fraud investigator. Following my retirement, I worked at Acumen Fiscal Agent as a Client Agent.

I am a lifelong resident of Lacombe, LA. Living here allows me to spend quality time with family and friends. When I'm not with them, I enjoy walking on the Tammany Trace to relieve stress. I also enjoy yoga, reading, and attending live plays. This year, I made a pledge to try at least one new activity each month that's outside of my comfort zone. So far, I've tried Aerial Restorative Yoga, Belly Dancing, a Split workshop, and a Cacao Ceremony and Sound Bath. Next month, I'll be participating in a Grounded Roots workshop focusing on nurturing the foundation.

Asja Coffil is the Training Specialist at the Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers. A proud New Orleans native, she comes from a lineage of community builders and educators who inspired her dedication to mental health advocacy, education reform, social justice, and public health initiatives. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Asja possesses a deep understanding of human behavior and the psychological challenges faced by marginalized populations. Passionate about continuous learning, she aims to further her education in STEM fields, aspiring to use scientific knowledge and technological advancements to meet the needs of vulnerable communities. Asja's commitment lies in empowering those who are often overlooked and driving positive change through innovative solutions and compassionate outreach.

Jodie Chain serves as the Intake and Data Specialist for the Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers, leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. With 13 years of dedicated service in the non-profit sector, Jodie’s expertise significantly enhances our mission.

Originally from Hammond, Jodie began her career at Delgado Community College’s Maritime, Fire, and Industrial Training Center, where she effectively managed office and training operations. She then refined her skills at Southeastern Louisiana University, focusing on database management, research, and scholarship administration.