Meet Our Staff

We each have a unique and important role to play at the Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin and we each serve with a deep desire to help others.

Shanie

Interim Executive Director

Serving since December 2016

Shanie Sanford began serving as the Interim Executive Director of the Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin in June of 2021. Her career at the PHCOL began in December of 2016 where she served in an administrative role as the Executive Assistant. In January of 2021 Shanie stepped into the role of Business Manager where she began development of the Human Resource department and implementation of a new Privacy and Security Officer role to ensure HIPPA compliance.

Fueled by her passion to show the love of Christ to others,

Shanie enjoys looking for new ways to serve pregnant and parenting families.

Pam

Receptionist

Serving since August 2016

When you call 936.632.9292 or walk into our offices, it is our goal to give you the best impression possible. As our Receptionist, it is important to Pam that you are treated with dignity and respect and feel confident about your choice to seek our support for your pregnancy or parenting needs. Pam is ready, willing, and able to serve you with the love of Christ.

Kim

Nurse Manager

Serving since January 2016

If you are seeking a free pregnancy test or ultrasound from the PHCOL, you will be served with the utmost care and concern from our Nurse Manager and Pregnancy Advocates. Kim’s mission is to ensure that all staff serve our expecting families with medically accurate information and encourage positive choices for this new parenting journey and to help you sort out your feelings. Kim and her team are also eager to introduce you to your new baby through the gift of our free ultrasound services.

Jessica

Center Manager

Serving since August 2008

The many services and growing staff requires a detail oriented person to coordinate the chaos and Jessica’s experience and drive makes her the perfect Center Manager. If you have an especially difficult situation and fear that we will not understand your situation, give Jessica a call as there is a good chance she has the experience from working with another client. Jessica’s main priority is to help equip the staff to be able to deliver program services to you in an efficient manner while encouraging you to experience joy in the journey of parenting.

Alyssa

Program Coordinator

Serving since April 2018

Our My 9 Months Care Program, Learn to Earn Parenting Program, and our SafeRiders Car Seat Program keep the staff busy and engaged with clients on a daily basis. Alyssa helps coordinate the caseloads, special events, and provides one-on-one education and mentoring as well as facilitating group classes. Alyssa’s gentle, yet firm approach is sure to help you find joy in your journey, even on the really hard parenting days.

Maria

Bi-lingual Client Advocate

Serving since June 2017

Parenting can be a rewarding journey, but it can also be a real struggle. All of us at PHCOL understand some of the struggles and want to help other parents as they journey through the first 3 years of parenting. Maria is no exception and enjoys specializing in assisting Spanish speaking parents who are limited in English abilities.

Whether you are seeking our services as a result of a CPS case or because of your desire to learn more, Maria will provide a compassionate approach to her education and mentoring services to help you find joy in your journey of parenting.

Paula W.

Resource Room Coordinator

Serving since December 2018

With over 70,000 baby items distributed last year, it is vital that we have someone consistently sorting, pricing, stocking, and organizing all the donations in our Resource Room to ensure our clients have the best experience providing for their family. From diapers to wipes, shoes, clothing, feeding supplies, and a few fun things for mom or dad, Paula takes pride in creating an atmosphere where clients can find joy during their journey of parenting.

Pam H.

Spiritual Mentor

Serving since December 2011

The backbone of our service is in helping our clients find the peace and joy that rests in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All our spiritual mentors would love the opportunity to help you through your pregnancy or parenting journey through prayer and getting into God’s Word together. The joy of the Lord is our strength (Psalm 28:7).

Pregnancy Help Center Hours

Temporary COVID-19 Hours

Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed 12 - 1 p.m.)

Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed 12 - 1 p.m.)

Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed 12 - 1 p.m.)

Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m
(Closed 12 - 1 p.m.)

Friday: 8:00 - Noon, By special appointment only

In order to best meet the needs of every client, it is necessary to make an appointment. Walk-ins are very difficult to for us to provide quality care. We want to make sure we give every client our undivided attention. Please call and schedule an appointment.