“I’m proud to be part of a group who’s passionate about their mission. This team only continues to grow. My goal is to ensure our growth continues while efficiently fulfilling our purpose and the customers we serve.” Aisol M. Ostos,…
“We are a collaborative team here at TXICFW. We utilize each other’s strengths and support each other through opportunities for growth while always striving towards a shared vision of promoting the wellbeing of children and families.” Kate McKerlie is the…
“It’s exciting to work with staff who are passionate about applying innovative strategies to improve community health.” Swetha Nulu leads the development and implementation of internal project management systems for TXICFW. In addition to serving as project manager for several…
Shannon Mann-Butler, LMSW, ACC, serves as Director of Programs at the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing (TXICFW), part of the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. She is a UT Foster Care Liaison…
“I’m on a quest to find the formula for success for children and youth in foster care, and I know that TXICFW will make enormous contributions in improving the foster care experience.” Tymothy Belseth is the Spark Coordinator with the…
“I’m excited to work in a place that values and promotes the integration of research into social work practice. TXICFW understands the importance of supporting clinicians in providing effective and informed services to children and families. I’m excited to be…
Cassandra has multiple years of experience working with Black and Latinx families in urban settings, families with child welfare involvement, and children living in under-resourced communities. Cassandra has experience providing academic tutoring and socio-emotional counseling to public school students in…
Erika Settles, LMSW, serves as a Permanency Training Coordinator with the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing (TXICFW), where she develops and facilitates training and learning opportunities for child welfare professionals, caregivers, and community partners. Her work is grounded…
“It’s exciting to come to work every day knowing that I am part of a dynamic team that values the work we do.” Laura Marra, MSSW, is the Director of Research and Evaluation at the Texas Institute for Child &…
“My work focuses on advancing equitable child welfare practices through collaboration, research, and community engagement.” Dr. Erika Grajeda is a Senior Research Associate at the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at UT Austin, where she conducts evidence-based research…