Susan VanSyckle, LBSW
Consulting Director - 2012
Susan is a Licensed Social Worker in multiple states and holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work. She has been working with birth and adoptive families for over 20 years. She is also a Certified Lactation Counselor and counsels adoptive mothers desiring to breastfeed. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and 2 kids. In addition to her professional experience, Susan has a passion for equipping, training, and supporting families on their journey towards adoption. Susan’s Story
Fallon Palacios
Consulting Team Leader - 2018
Fallon and her husband, Mingo, live in sunny California and they have 2 children, the youngest who was added to their family by the gift of adoption through CAC. She has traveled to over 16 countries where the heart for adoption started walking through orphanages in Africa. Fallon has over 12 years ministry experience and she has 2 bachelor’s degrees in Biblical Studies and Communication. Fallon finds it such an honor to be a part of helping others build their forever families. Fallon’s Story
Rebekah McGee, LMSW
Adoption Consultant - 2023
Rebekah is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has worked with birth parents and adoptive families for many years in multiple states. She lives in Tuscaloosa, AL with her husband and three children. Their oldest child was adopted through international adoption in 2012. Rebekah is passionate about praying for and supporting families throughout their adoption journey so they are equipped to understand adoption identity, transracial adoption and attachment for the years ahead. Rebekah’s Story
Jonnilyn Spinks
Sr. Adoption Consultant - 2017
Jonnilyn has over 6 years agency experience including all aspects of birth/adoptive family case management. She has a strong passion for adoption, as she is an adoptee herself so she has a very unique perspective. Jonnilyn has had the joy of making a very personal part of her life a profession. She attended the State College of FL & comes from an extensive background in social services. Jonnilyn finds it an honor to walk alongside of families in adoption. Jonnilyn’s Story
Leah Outten
Advocate/Birth Mom - 2023
Leah is a birth mother of 19+ years & a mother of 5 that she parents with her husband. She has been writing, speaking, & serving the adoption community since 2004. Sharing vulnerably about the beauty & aches as a birth mother, she aims to inspire hope & show how open adoption can be done well. Leah’s writing and story have been featured on national platforms including Focus On The Family, Epoch Times, & HuffPost. Her memoir, The Sixteenth Year, will be available soon. Leah’s Story
Jonathan Adam,MSW/MBA
Adoption Consultant - 2021
Jonathan is a transracial adoptee and Master’s graduate in Social Work and Business Administration. He has traveled to fifteen countries, served as a missionary in Thailand for six years, and is fluent in Thai. Travel, peoples, cultures, food, and adoption are passions of his. Jonathan, his wife, and two kids currently reside in Houston, Texas. Jonathan loves sharing his adoption experience and is passionate about walking alongside families who feel called to adopt. Jonathan’s Story
Kelly Todd
Sr. Adoption Consultant - 2016
Kelly holds a Master’s degree in Counseling & previously worked as a counselor, interned at a pregnancy center & has over 10 years of ministry experience. She also serves as the Social Media & Marketing Manager for CAC. Kelly is passionate about speaking & writing on faith, adoption & infertility. As former clients here, Kelly & her husband are the parents of twins. She enjoys encouraging, guiding & supporting families every step of the way throughout their adoption journey. Kelly’s Story
MacKenzie Juliane, RN
Adoption Consultant - 2021
MacKenzie is a Registered Nurse and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. After 10+ years of nursing she decided to work with CAC to help others walk through the unknowns of domestic and embryo adoption. MacKenzie has been a part of the adoption world for over 6 years, adopting her son through CAC in 2017. Through her personal and professional experiences, she is passionate about seeing the Lord bring families together through the best, ethical adoption practices. MacKenzie’s Story
Ann Noblitt
Adoption Consultant - 2021
Ann and her husband Matt live in Georgia with their two daughters, the older who was brought to them through the incredible gift of adoption. Ann has a B.A. from Clemson University and has worked in various forms of ministry for the last 10 years. After working with Christian Adoption Consultants (CAC) throughout her family’s adoption journey, she knows this is the place she wants to use her passions and gifts to witness the Lord form forever families through the process of adoption. Ann’s Story
Samantha Pryor
Adoption Consultant - 2021
Samantha has a Master’s degree from University at Albany. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, Michael, their sweet daughter & pup. Adoption had always been placed on their hearts, however infertility made God’s plan for their lives even more prevalent. Samantha & Michael worked with CAC to bring home their daughter through the blessing of adoption. Samantha is excited to walk alongside other families through adoption as Christ reveals His perfect plan for their lives as well. Samantha’s Story
Erika Battern
Care Team Coordinator - 2021
Erika has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Northern Iowa and over 10 years experience as an Executive Assistant and Coordinator. She and her husband, Josh, reside in Iowa with their two children, both of whom joined their family through adoption with the assistance of Christian Adoption Consultants. Erika loves to share her passion for adoption with other families and she uses her strong administrative skill set to coordinate the CAC Care team as well as support the entire CAC staff. Erika’s Story
Kat Gade
Adoption Advocate - 2023
Kat is a Certified Embryo Adoption Specialist. She and her husband, Ray, reside in Illinois and welcomed their sweet baby boy into their family in 2022. Their son came to them through the amazing gift of embryo adoption after years of infertility. Kat’s journey to parenthood created a passion in her to spread the word and advocate for embryo adoption. She is excited to use her story and experience to support, assist, and advise other families who choose the embryo adoption path. Kat’s Story
Katie Fenska
Sr. Adoption Consultant - 2013
Katie & her husband, Josh, are the grateful parents of five children, two of which came home through the gift of adoption, with the assistance of Christian Adoption Consultants. Katie has a B.A. in Elementary Education & over 10 years professional adoption experience with CAC. She loves God’s relentless heart for adoption has a passion to educate & encourage families as they work through their fears & questions regarding their own personal adoption. Katie’s Story
Jaclyn Miller
Adoption Consultant - 2021
Jaclyn is the president & founder of MARKED a non-profit organization providing orphan & community care. She has worked & volunteered in respite centers for foster children partnering with child protective services. Jaclyn along with her husband, Micheal, live in CA with their daughter and son who was added to their family through adoption via CAC. She is passionate about creating a safe place to talk about adoption & bringing families together, one story at a time. Jaclyn’s Story
Dawn & Jason Wright
Sr. Adoption Consultants - 2012
Dawn & Jason are Certified Parent Trainers with TCU Institute of Child Development with over 17 years combined experience including agency experience. Dawn holds a bachelor’s degree from Simpson University and Jason’s Diploma is from Croydon College in England. They have a depth of personal adoption experience having 9 adopted kids (through domestic, international, special needs, transracial & foster/state adoptions). They are also former CAC clients. The Wright’s Story
Allie Thaxton
Profile Designer - 2022
Allie is a graphic designer and enjoys using her eye for design and love for storytelling to serve adoption families. She comes with years of experience in the creative industry, mainly photography, branding, and design. Allie, her husband, Cam, and daughter, Elle, live in Louisville, KY. She is passionate about being a faithful church member, wife, and mother. Allie is honored to play a small role in God’s greater story for each Christian Adoption Consultants family. Allie’s Story
Candice Wilberg
Adoption Coordinator - 2020
Candice is a full-time mother of two children; son Liam and daughter Olivia who joined their family through the precious gift of adoption. She is honored to come alongside Katie as she helps grow families through adoption. Candice has always had a heart for children and encouraging women in their walk with the Lord, especially when it comes to those struggling with anxiety. She is excited to be part of the CAC team and watch God at work as He brings families together. Candice’s Story
Macey Merlak
Profile Designer - 2020
Macey is a graphic designer who is thrilled to be using her passion for the arts to come alongside parents in their adoption journey. Ministry has always been on her heart, & she began on that path as she completed her degree in Biblical & Theological Studies at Boyce College. Macey & her husband live just outside of Chicago & are thankful parents to their daughter who joined their family in 2021. Macey is eager to support & lift families up in prayer as she works on their profiles. Macey’s Story
Danielle Ashley
Adoption Specialist - 2019
Danielle and her husband Zach have six beautiful children, their youngest two adopted through the help and expertise of CAC. Danielle holds a bachelor’s degree from Thomas More University and is active in ministry roles in her church as well as her growing family. She has a passion for the gospel and loves sharing God’s heart for adoption. Danielle is grateful for the opportunity to extend hope and encouragement as she assists Susan and her families in the adoption process. Danielle’s Story
Libby Hostetler
Profile Designer - 2016
Libby is a Graphic Designer and Photographer. She and her husband, Eddy, have three children. Their youngest son joined their family through domestic adoption with Christian Adoption Consultants back in 2015. She loves having the opportunity to help other families in their adoption journey and prays for each family and child as she works on their profiles. Libby believes God calls families to adoption and works every detail to place each child in the family He created specifically them for. Libby’s Story
Karen Novak
Advocate/Birth Mom - 2019
Karen and her husband, Dirk, reside in Indiana and they have two fun loving boys, the youngest who was adopted at birth with the assistance of Christian Adoption Consultants (CAC). Karen is a compassionate adoptive mother and also a courageous birth mother. She loves connecting with expectant/birth mothers and birth fathers as well as adoptive families to hear their stories, pray with them, and help guide them in their unique adoption journeys ahead. Karen’s Story
Alli Goble
Adoption Assistant - 2021
Alli holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies from Baylor University & has worked in non-profit and local church ministry for the past 10 years. As former CAC clients, Alli & husband, Jonathan, have experienced the blessing of an open adoption & the love God has for not only the littles but their birth mammas too! Alli is honored to be part of the CAC team & grateful for the opportunity to assist families as they embark on the journey of adoption! Alli’s Story
Nikki Douglas
Adoption Assistant - 2022
Nikki and her husband Drew are native Texans with two beautiful daughters, the youngest who was added to their family through the gift of adoption through CAC. She has a Bachelor of Business in Finance from Texas Tech University. Nikki developed a passion for adoption in 2019 while working with CAC. She loves sharing that passion with others and is honored to assist Fallon and CAC families along their adoption journey. Nikkis’s Story
Amy Campbell
Adoption Assistant - 2021
Amy holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and has been a professional photographer for 15 years. She has two daughters, one who was adopted through CAC in 2018. Adoption has a special place in her heart as her husband was adopted as well as three other family members. She has a passion for supporting the mission of adoption and CAC. She is honored to work with Jonnilyn and her families as they walk through the adoption process. Amy’s Story
