Justin Johnson – Executive Director
Hi. My name is Justin Johnson and I am the Executive Director of The Adoption Alliance. My interest in adoption began many years ago as my father is an adoption attorney. Presently, I oversee the overall operation of the agency and ensure all State Licensing Regulations are met. I currently maintain an administrator’s license for child placing agencies in the state of Texas. My goal is to assist the agency in its growth in order to reach and serve as many clients as possible. We have been successful combining compassion for the field of adoption with many years of adoption experience to build a team of professionals who I truly believe will be able to successfully guide you through the adoption process.
Stacie Wiederin-Schmidt – Director/Administrator
Hi. My name is Stacie Wiederin-Schmidt and I have been working in the field of adoption for almost 20 years. I assist adoptive parents with the application and approval process, manage out of state cases and work closely with the agency’s casework staff to ensure the needs of our clients are met. I am extremely passionate about adoption and the lives it touches. There is no greater joy than playing a small role in making an adoptive family’s dreams come true. There is no greater reward than a birth mother or birth father thanking me for assisting them during such a challenging time in their lives and making it a positive experience for them.
If you are a prospective adoptive parent with questions or a birth parent who is considering making an adoption plan, please call me. Let my experience help you make the choice which is right for your circumstances.
Shelly Thompson-Lindig – Caseworker
Hello, my name is Shelly Thompson-Lindig and I have been a caseworker at the Adoption Alliance since January 2008. I first became fascinated with adoption through my own family experiences; and chose to aim for a degree that would enable me to work first hand in the adoption field. Through an empathetic approach, I enjoy the opportunity to assist birthmothers through their adoption journey. My job is to combine my education and adoption experience to work with hospitals, pregnancy resource centers, and other community agencies in reaching out to birth mothers. I also facilitate the relationship between birth and adoptive parents, working together for the best interests of the child. Though the road that brings each and every person to the decision of adoption is unique, each decision is important, and should be handled with the utmost respect.
Nicki Adame – Associate Caseworker
My name is Nicki Adame and I am the caseworker assistant for the Adoption Alliance. I have been in the adoption field for approximately 9 years, and I enjoy assisting with all the aspects of the counseling department. My job includes working side by side with birthmothers in need of locating a physician, helping with the Medicaid process, finding housing and making sure they are comfortable with their adoption plan. I also have the pleasure of working with the adoptive couples providing them with the medical information on their birthmother as well as following up with the finalization process once placement has been made. I love what I do for a living as it is a very rewarding field.
Chelsy Richardson – Office Administrator
Hello, I’m Chelsy Richardson, the office administrator at Adoption Alliance. I am very excited about my position at the Adoption Alliance. I bring an amazing compassion and dedication to Birth Parents and Adoptive Parents. I have my Bachelor Degree in Professional Studies, with a concentration Psychology. I am dedicated to making all clients of the agency as happy as possible through their adoption journey. I am proud mother and love being part of the Adoption Alliance family.
Tiffany McFaddin – Receptionist
My name is Tiffany McFaddin. I am the receptionist here at The Adoption Alliance. My job includes answering phone calls, and handling correspondence between the birth parents and the adoptive parents. I have thoroughly enjoyed working here at the agency, and getting to know our clients. It has been an exciting start to what I hope is a long journey with The Adoption Alliance.
Dale Johnson – Adoption Attorney
Hello, my name is Dale Johnson and I have been involved with the adoption process since being admitted to the practice of law in 1969. However, from 1989 to the present, I have worked exclusively in the field of adoption. In 1990 a group of attorneys specializing in adoption from across the United States formed The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA). I was on the Board of Directors of AAAA from 1990 – 1991 and again from 1992 – 1995. In 1993 I was elected President of the Academy and in 1998 was appointed by the Board of Directors as Chairman of its Advisory Committee, which consisted of all past presidents. In 1999 I was re-elected to the Board of Directors. In 2006 I was nominated by The Honorable Henry Cuellar of the United States Congress as an “Angel in Adoption”. As a result, I was honored at the 2006 Angels in Adoption Gala in Washington, D. C. Currently I work with both individuals in private placement situations and represent the Adoption Alliance in situations requiring agency involvement.
Lauren Gaydos Duffer – Adoption Attorney
My name is Lauren Gaydos Duffer. I am a family law attorney and the owner of The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. My firm focuses on families, which includes representing prospective adoptive parents or birth parents during the adoption process. Over the years, I have had the honor of having a number of clients who have worked with The Adoption Alliance and successfully created their family through adoption. My firm handles all aspects of adoption, including without limitation: review of agency documents, adoption finalization, recognition of foreign adoptions, termination of parental rights, and step-parent adoptions. The adoption process can be overwhelming at times, so my firm would love to be able to help all Adoption Alliance clients.