About Us
Our mission drives us.
We provide housing and support for women who are pregnant and homeless. We walk alongside pregnant women experiencing homelessness and restore them to the life God created them to live. We provide safe housing, holistic support, and a committed community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to pregnant and parenting women with no place to turn.
We're not a program. We're a way of life.
At In My Shoes, we don't believe in surface-level solutions. We go deep. Every woman is known, seen, and loved. We use Motivational Interviewing and Love and Logic principles to walk with each mom. Though we're nondenominational, Catholic social teaching inspires our model: the dignity of every person, the call to community, and solidarity with the poor.
We strive at all times to live up to our core values:
DIGNITY
We acknowledge the dignity of every human being
HUMILITY
We selflessly serve others
GRIT
We are willing to have the tough conversation and roll up our sleeves to do the menial or gritty jobs
Get to know our Board of Directors
Cristina Rivera
Cristina has nearly 20 years of experience in human resources and currently serves as the Transformation Capability Lead at PepsiCo. She has served on the In My Shoes Board of Directors since 2022.
Sandy Stansbury, CPA
Sandy is a Certified Public Accountant with 35 years of experience across various accounting firms. She currently works for Priolo and Associates, PC. Sandy has served on nonprofit and educational boards for over 25 years and joined the In My Shoes board in 2021.
Dr. Christopher Madden
Dr. Madden is a neurosurgeon with more than 20 years of clinical and administrative experience. He has been a member of the In My Shoes board since 2022.
Julie Toppins
Julie spent 27 years raising her three children and supporting her husband's medical career. She has a background in accounting and banking and has held executive positions on various school and parish boards. Julie currently volunteers as Donations Coordinator at In My Shoes and enjoys spending time weekly with the moms and babies. She joined the board in 2023.
Ashley Neal, MSN, RN, CPHQ
Ashley has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare and nursing. She serves as a Senior Clinical Manager in healthcare supply chain at Vizient, where she provides clinical subject matter expertise and integrates evidence-based insights to improve safety, quality, and supply chain outcomes. Ashley joined the board in 2024.
Lisa Songy
Lisa is an experienced civil litigator focused on first-party insurance and general civil litigation. She provides coverage opinions and tries cases in both state and federal courts throughout Texas. Lisa joined the board in 2024.
Stan Bimmerle, CMA, CPA
Stan is a Finance Transformation Leader at Trinity Industries with over 17 years of experience in finance and accounting. He previously served as Division Controller for the fifth-largest railcar lessor in North America and is the founder and owner of Lease Ledger, a SaaS company. Stan joined the board in 2025.
John Korsah
John is Vice President of Finance for Vizient's Data and Digital Solutions division, overseeing financial management and operations. His background includes financial planning, M&A, and strategy roles at Cognizant Technologies, Dow Jones & Company, and TVGuide/NewsCorp. He joined the board in 2025.
Meet our team
Saundra Halstead
Executive Director
Saundra has more than 10 years of experience leading nonprofits that serve vulnerable populations through advocacy, program development, and Christ-centered leadership. She joined In My Shoes in 2025. She holds a bachelor's degree in educational studies as well as certifications in Nonprofit Management and Fundraising from the Texas A&M Bush School of Government & Public Service. She is also a Certified Biblical Counselor.
Patrick Malone, MH
Director of Operations
Patrick joined In My Shoes in 2023 after nearly 10 years working in teaching and operations in the K-12 nonprofit charter school space. He holds a Bachelor's degree in philosophy and a Master's degree in humanities.
Charlita Zollicoffer, MHA
Director of Programs
Charlita holds a Master's degree in health administration from Belhaven University and a Bachelor's degree in community health science with an emphasis in health policy and administration. Her background spans social impact, philanthropy, health administration, and education. She joined In My Shoes in 2025 and is passionate about helping team members grow into their full potential while serving vulnerable populations.
Maggie Hutter
Administrative Coordinator
Maggie joined In My Shoes in 2021 as a Mission Staff member and later transitioned to the leadership team. She holds a Bachelor of Science in management information systems from the University of Dayton and has previous experience in IT, specializing in business intelligence and privacy compliance.
Elise Welsh, MSW
Recruitment Advisor
Elise began her journey with In My Shoes in 2022 as a live-in Mission Staff member. After completing her service year, she became Recruitment Advisor. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, with a concentration in children and families.
Caroline Dodson
Marketing and Outreach Manager
Caroline graduated in May 2025 from the University of Dallas with a bachelor's degree in business and is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration there. She joined In My Shoes in 2025 and brings experience in a variety of areas including event logistics, social media marketing, and user experience.
Jessica Gutierrez, MS, LPC-A
Mental Health Therapist, Supervised by Yolanda Swope, LPC-S
Jessica joined In My Shoes in 2025 as a therapist, where she walks alongside women and babies through both challenges and seasons of growth. She is trained in EMDR and has experience supporting survivors of domestic violence as well as women and children navigating difficult life circumstances. With a trauma-informed and compassionate approach, she is passionate about creating a safe space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Science from Divine Mercy University.
Lucy Ricketts, BSW
Empowerment Support Specialist
Lucy joined In My Shoes in 2023, bringing more than a decade of experience serving expectant mothers and their children. She has worked with organizations such as Human Coalition, Maggie’s Place in Arizona, Good Counsel Homes in New York, and as a volunteer at The O’Connor House in Indiana. Her work in these communities has deepened her commitment to walking alongside women with grace, courage, and compassion. Lucy holds a degree in Social Work from Franciscan University.
Kayla Lofton-Black
Mission Staff | Volunteer Coordinator
Kayla joined In My Shoes in October 2024 as a Live-In Mission Staff member and Volunteer Coordinator and is now serving in her second year. A former school teacher and librarian, she brings more than a decade of nonprofit experience. Kayla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Charleston Southern University and an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy of Humanitarianism from Ascend Christian University.
Mary Gendron
House Coverage Assistant
Mary joined In My Shoes in 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in conflict and trauma. Her background includes experience in human services and case management, equipping her to support women and children with compassion and a trauma-informed approach.