ABOUT AdoptED
This dynamic program is a collaborative effort created by community leaders and Gladney staff to educate, raise awareness, and encourage empathy for everyone touched by adoption, now and in the future. A special thanks to our generous donors whose passion for education and personal connection to adoption make this program possible.
MEET THE AdoptED TEAM
KERRY TOBAR
Adoption Education Manager
Since joining the Gladney Center in 2015, Kerry has dedicated herself to using the AdoptED curriculum to educate and transform perceptions about adoption. She finds great pride in moments like when a high school student shared that an AdoptED presentation helped him better understand his birth mother’s choice. Kerry is deeply passionate about the power of education to foster empathy and reshape the adoption narrative. Her emotional investment is evident, as she still finds herself moved to tears by any and all adoption-related stories.
ELIZABETH SALDAÑA
Adoption Education Specialist
Elizabeth’s diverse professional background and experience working with students make her a valuable asset to the AdoptED team. Her passion for education shines through her work and joining Gladney has opened a new chapter for her. Elizabeth’s joy and energy are truly infectious, and she is excited about the impact she can make in the adoption education field. She is thrilled to welcome her second grandson and often entertains the team with tales of parenting her mom and dad who live with her.
PRISCILLA LOUIS
Birth Parent/Outreach Caseworker
As a former teacher, Priscilla is passionate about educating and empowering others and joined the Gladney team in 2023. After working as a birth parent caseworker in numerous hospitals around
the country, Priscilla’s drive to help educate medical professionals on the topic of adoption grew. Priscilla believes that education brings clarity and confidence, and she hopes that all parties involved in the adoption process will feel empowered through greater adoption education.
EMMA HUMPHREY
Adoption Education Program and
Design Specialist
With a deep commitment to helping others, Emma pursued a career in the nonprofit world, and joined the Gladney Center for Adoption at the beginning of 2023. Emma is driven by her love for creativity and design, and her desire to continuously improve processes, always asking, “How can we make this better?” Her enthusiasm for adoption education quickly grew after joining Gladney, and she is thrilled to contribute to the ongoing growth and evolution of the AdoptED program.
ISMAEL TERÓN
Multimedia Production Supervisor
Although video production and photography had been Ismael’s passion from a young age, he never anticipated the profound impact his talents would have when he joined the Gladney Center in 2021. Capturing the stories and photographing children in need of loving families has transformed from a passion into a mission. Ismael approaches this responsibility with care and compassion, understanding the power of storytelling. As an adoptee himself, he feels blessed to be part of a team dedicated to changing the adoption landscape for the better and finding loving families for children in need.
