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Board of Directors |
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Henry Will, Chairman
David Wulf
Mary Barnes
E. Ann Graves
Scott McIlveene
William M. (Bill) Pratt
Barry Pryor
Lynette Guy Ranton
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Adoption |
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Maren Brose, LCSW
Adoption Supervisor
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ABOUT MAREN: Maren completed her
undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University in 1977 and
her Masters in Social Work from the University of Kansas in
1980. She joined Dillon's staff as Adoption Supervisor in
1996. She is married and has one teenage son. In her
free time, she enjoys gardening, college basketball, and
activities with her church.
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Rebecca Leaming Hackworth, LCSW
Director of Social Services, Director of Haiti Program
& Birthland Tours for Haiti and
India
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ABOUT REBECCA:
Rebecca joined Dillon International's staff in 1995. She
is the adoptive parent of two beautiful daughters from Haiti,
who are now in their early 20's. Her daughters were
siblings, ages 2 and 4, when she and her husband adopted them in
1985.
QUOTE:
"Our family's relationship with the orphanage in Haiti propelled
my career as a social worker in international adoption, which
has fulfilled a life-long dream and God's calling on my life."
*****
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Denise Schoborg, BSW
Director of China Program & China Birthland Tour
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ABOUT DENISE:
Denise joined the
Dillon International staff in May 2004. She received her
Bachelors in Social Work from Carroll College in Helena, MT, and
worked for nine years at a treatment facility for children with
emotional and attachment disturbances. After marrying a Tulsan,
she relocated from the mountains of
Montana
to the green hills of
Oklahoma.
Her blended family includes a yellow lab named Hannah and a cat
named Fiona.
QUOTE:
“I am grateful for
the sweet surprises of my husband, Oklahoma,
and international adoption. With the addition of each of these
blessings in my life, the world has become much larger, and yet
much smaller, all at the same time.”
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Julie Kline, MSW
Case Manager for China & Ethiopia Programs
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ABOUT JULIE: Julie joined the Dillon staff in
June of 2007. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Social
Work from the College of Saint Catherine in St. Paul, MN, and
her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of
Oklahoma. Julie is also a graduate of Rhema Bible Training
Center in Broken Arrow, OK.
QUOTE:
"I consider it a great honor and a privilege
to help build families through the miracle of adoption. My
heart leaps for joy when a child is united with his/her forever
family!"
*****
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Jynger Roberts, MSW
Co-Director of India Program, Director
of Nepal Program, and case
manager of Russia Program
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ABOUT
JYNGER: Jynger
joined Dillon as an intern in 2001 and was hired
in 2002 after receiving her Bachelors of Social Work from
Northeastern State University (NSU). She graduated from
the University of Oklahoma (OU) with a Masters in Social Work in
2004. Jynger has 3 children -- 2 sons by birth and 1 daughter
from India.
QUOTE: "I honestly don’t know how many
people can say that they look forward to going to work every
day, and yet I do! I truly enjoy helping build families through
adoption and being a part of such a challenging and yet
rewarding process."
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Irina Shytova
Director of Russia Program (BAMS) |
ABOUT IRINA:
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Mary Anne Mesko, BSW
Case Manager for
India, Korea & Nepal Programs
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ABOUT MARY ANNE: Mary
Anne recently joined the Tulsa staff as a case manager.
Prior to her move to OK, Mary Anne was case manager for the
Dillon Missouri office for several years. A
St. Louis, MO, native, Mary Anne received her BSW from St. Louis
University in Spring 2001. Mary Anne enjoys
photography, reading, digital scrapping, traveling and camping.
QUOTE:
"I truly enjoy my job as the Missouri
Case Manager and I have been blessed to work with Dillon since
2001. It is so rewarding to witness God's awesome plan of
building families through adoption."
*****
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Tami Davidson, MSW
Co-Director of India Program & Waiting Child Program
Coordinator
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ABOUT TAMI: Tami joined the Dillon staff in
1999 and has worked with Dillon's Korea, Haiti, India, and
Guatemala programs. She received her Bachelors in Social
Work from Oral Roberts University and her Masters of Social Work
from the University of Oklahoma.
*****
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Duk Kyung Um, MSW
Director of Korea Program & Korea Birthland Tours
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ABOUT DUK
KYUNG: She was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea.
Before moving to the U.S., Ms. Um worked as a social worker for
Eastern Social Welfare Society from 1982-1992. She
received her Masters in Social Work from the University of
Wisconsin and joined Dillon International in 1995 as the
Director of the Korea Adoption Program. Ms. Um enjoys
living in Tulsa and is active in the Korean Church where
she has many friendships and has been able to grow spiritually.
She remains close to her family in Korea through periodic visits
to see them while serving the needs of Dillon adoptees and
families.
QUOTE: "I truly
believe God has led me to work at Dillon International. I
have seen how God is touching our children and families through
our precious work. The experience I obtained while working
at ESWS has proven invaluable in working with families in the
U.S. It is a blessing to have worked with so many children
and families at Dillon International."
*****
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Jan Dunn, MSW
Associate Director, Korea Program
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ABOUT JAN:
Jan Dunn is excited to serve adoptive families and adult
adoptees in her new role as Associate Director for Dillon's
Korea Program. Prior to this assignment, Jan worked in the
agency's Adoption Education Center coordinating
post-adoption education and was an assistant to Dillon's
Development Dept. Before she came to work for Dillon, Jan
used her degree in Family Relations and Child Development as
a child life specialist for a local hospital. She has her
Master’s in Social Work and is a member of Adoptees for
Children. Jan also serves on the board of directors for the
Mental Health Association of Tulsa.
QUOTE:
“It is a
privilege to be a part of this incredible agency. Everyone
has such a vision for all the children
and families we work
with around the globe. It is a true blessing!”
*****
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Rhonda Runnels
CIS & Dossier Coordinator, and
Director of Compliance
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ABOUT RHONDA:
Rhonda
Runnels joined the staff at Dillon International almost 4 years
ago and has used her creative energy to streamline the agency's
dossier processing practices for all of the country programs.
She is a wife and mother to 6 children ages 21 down to 1 year.
(2 bio, 4 adopted - 3 from Korea and one from Ukraine).
QUOTE: "I feel blessed to have
been called to be an adoptive mother. I believe every child
deserves a wonderful future. I also have a particular calling to
adopt children with special needs. My favorite scripture
is Jeremiah 29:11. It is a pleasure to come to work each
day as my job is my genuine passion. I consider it a privilege
to be a small part of each adoptive family's journey and to make
a difference in the life of a child!"
*****
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Regional Offices |
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Margie Wasielewski, LCSW
Director of Adoption -
Missouri
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ABOUT MARGIE:
After completing her undergraduate degree in social work from
the University of Missouri and receiving her MSW from St. Louis
University, Margie has worked in the field of adoption since 1988.
Margie has been Dillon's Director of Adoption for Missouri
families since
1997. Margie
is married and has two children by birth -- an 18-year-old son and
14-year-old daughter.
QUOTE:
"I love helping
people build their families through the miracle of adoption."
*****
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Kimberly Alls, LSW
Director of Adoption -
Arkansas
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ABOUT KIMBERLY:
Kimberly joined Dillon International in 2000 after working with
children in a variety of professional settings for over 20
years. She earned her degree in Social Work from Harding
University and is a single mom to a daughter adopted from
Vietnam, two birth children, two children through marriage and
one goldfish who has lived for over five years and grew to be
huge!! Being a part of the adoption community in Arkansas
continues to inspire Kimberly to participate in local and
community events and programs that benefit the children and
families Dillon International serves.
QUOTE: "To love what you do and
feel that it matters…how could anything be better than that?!!
Inspired to be a social worker since I was a child, I now have
the honor of working with Dillon International families on their
journey to adopting their children."
*****
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Amy Sandy
Director of Adoption - Kansas
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ABOUT AMY:
In 2004 Amy began providing home study and post
placement services for Dillon in both Kansas and Missouri.
Recently, she has become Dillon’s Director of Adoptions for
Kansas families. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas
where she received her Master’s Degree in Social Work in May
2004. Amy has worked in the field of adoption and child welfare
since August 2000. She is married and has two biological
children who are ages 6 and 9. In her spare time she enjoys
spending time with her family, watching or playing sports and
traveling.
QUOTE: “Being a part of Dillon
International has been a blessing for me and my family. I
look forward to every opportunity to support families through
their adoption process.”
*****
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Rachel Lee, MSW
Director of Adoption - California
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ABOUT RACHEL:
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Post-Placement Services |
Kristin Enevoldsen
Process &
Post-Placement Coordinator
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ABOUT KRISTIN:
Kristin began working here in June of 2006. She is
currently working towards a BA in Business Administration
and attending Northeastern State University. Kristin’s life
has been touched by adoption. Her family has adopted four
children internationally, three of whom are from South Korea
and one from Ukraine. In her spare time she enjoys reading
and spending time with her family. Kristin's favorite quote
about adoption is from Harry Holt, the grandfather of
international adoption, "Every child deserves a home of
his own."
*****
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The Adoption Education
Center |
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Karin Price
Director of The Adoption Education Center &
Midwest Region Coordinator
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ABOUT KARIN:
During
the past 25 years, Karin has worked in the field of adoption and
international child welfare. She has served Dillon International
families in various roles over the years including adoption case
manager, home study provider, and agency executive director. In
her role as Midwest Regional Coordinator for Dillon, Karin is
often asked to be a guest speaker on adoption-related topics.
Karin has extensive experience providing pre- and post-adoption
services. Karin is married and has three children by marriage,
birth and adoption. She spent her
childhood in South
Korea and has also lived in the People's Republic of China.
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Whitney McIntire
Director of Heritage Camps
[up] |
ABOUT WHITNEY:
Whitney graduated from Oklahoma
State University (Go Pokes!) with a degree in Marketing and a
minor in Management. She had previously worked for Dillon
International in the Post Placement department, before recently
returning to assist the AEC with Dillon's annual heritage camps
on a full-time basis. Whitney enjoys spending time with
her husband James, daughter Sloane and their two "Rotties," Kyra
and C.J. She also enjoys college sports and sitting down to a
good book.
QUOTE: "I enjoy seeing the simple
pleasures that delight my daughter. It grounds me and helps me
to strive to have the heart of a child."
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Lisa Leung
Assistant to Heritage Camps
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ABOUT LISA:
Lisa graduated from Oral Roberts University with a degree in
Advertising/Public Relations in 2009. Lisa is originally from
the Chicago area and her husband from Jamaica have resided in
Tulsa after meeting at ORU. She enjoys watching sporting
events, spending time with her family, and reading a good
book. Lisa works with the annual heritage camps at Dillon
international.
QUOTE: “I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the
greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment
when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies
exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.”
-
Vince Lombardi
*****
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Development and
Public Relations |
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Tonnie Dosser
Director of Development
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ABOUT
TONNIE: Dillon International has had the great privilege
of benefiting from Tonnie's graphic/visual arts expertise since
2000 when she joined the staff. Tonnie spends her time
working on fundraising and fundraising events, and coordinating
the sponsorship programs of orphanCare International. When she is not at Dillon, Tonnie spends her time
with her husband and two teenage daughters.
QUOTE:
"I truly enjoy my
work, the families, the staff and the mission. To know you are
helping children is very fulfilling. I feel fortunate to be a
part of raising awareness and funding for the children in
the orphanages who so desperately need our help."
*****
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Susanna Will,
CFRE
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ABOUT SUSANNA:
Susanna was in Public Relations and Resource Development
for over 25 years. She joined Dillon International's staff in
1992 to expand the agency's fundraising efforts. Susanna assists with the agency's fundraising efforts
focusing on major gift development. Susanna loves
any opportunity to talk to donors and potential donors about the
various ways they can become involved in Dillon's work to help
homeless children have a better life. Over 30 years ago,
she became the adoptive parent of two children through domestic
adoption. She is married with one grandchild.
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Cindy Davison
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
& Dillon's webmaster
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ABOUT CINDY: Cindy has been a
staff member with Dillon International since 1994. Over
the past 14 years, she has enjoyed using her graphic design
skills and her public relations & marketing experience to reach
new adoptive families about the benefits of adopting through
Dillon. She is married with two sons by marriage and
recently became a grandmother for the first time.
QUOTE:
“I
love witnessing how God works to connect one child’s story with
a family’s story to create a new chapter in their lives
together. Using my creative talents in a small way to bring
children and families together is a great privilege and honor.”
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Susan Serrano
Director of
Media Relations
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ABOUT SUSAN:
Before joining Dillon International five years ago, Susan worked
as a newspaper reporter for several years in Texas and New
Mexico. She enjoys answering media questions about adoption and
sharing family adoption stories with newspaper, television,
radio, and magazine reporters. Susan is married and has a son
and a daughter by birth.
QUOTE:
"This is the most rewarding job I could ever
imagine. I love to see families and children united. It is a
privilege to play a role in spreading awareness of the miracle
of adoption and the great joy it brings to families."
*****
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Rosalyn Metcalfe
Birthland Tour Coordinator &
Development Coordinator
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ABOUT ROSALYN: Rosalyn
grew up in Tulsa and graduated with an engineering degree
from Texas A&M. After a two year
stint with Habitat for Humanity International in Georgia,
she wanted to continue a career in the nonprofit arena. She
now assists the development and public relations departments
at Dillon. She enjoys cooking, movie watching and learning
Italian.
QUOTE: "I never
thought of or planned to work in the field of adoption, but
God has a funny way of leading you where you need to be.
Working in both adoption and humanitarian aid gives me great
pleasure, yet it is also humbling to know of the great
people we have in the Dillon community who are so generous
with their time, treasure and love for children."
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Caitlin Getschell
Development & PR Assistant
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ABOUT CAITLIN:
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Administration |
Donna Wilcoxson
Human Resources
Manager
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ABOUT DONNA:
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Janice Impson
Office Manager
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ABOUT JANICE:
Janice started with Dillon in September of 2004 thanks to a
referral from her sister-in-law Karin Price. She and her
husband have 3 children, all in their twenties, and 2
wonderful granddaughters. She enjoys baking for friends &
family and serving in the ladies ministry of her church.
QUOTE: "God has blessed
me beyond measure by providing me with this position at Dillon
International. I love coming to work each day and being a
part of such a great mission to help children."
*****
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Jennifer Bacon
Network & Database Administrator
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ABOUT JENNIFER:
Jennifer started with Dillon International in July 2002.
she is a native Tulsan with two children and a graduate from
Oklahoma Christian University.
*****
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Kris Hoyt
Accounting Manager
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ABOUT KRIS:
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Beth Gray
Accountant
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ABOUT BETH:
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