Meet Our Team & Board
Our Team
Tori Cameron Tanner, MPH
Tori earned her Master of Public Health at the University of Arizona. Though her early career focused on clinical and community health, she found her true passion for supporting women, children, and families through some of life's most meaningful transitions. She first joined Nurtured TX on the board to oversee education and communications, and has loved growing with the organization into her current role as Executive Director, where she guides daily operations and big-picture goals to ensure families get the vital care they need to thrive. When not working, Tori loves spending time with her husband and two kiddos, unwinding with Pilates and yoga, and reading.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Beth Thomas, LCSW
Beth earned her Masters of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. Though her early career focused on HIV and Kidney Transplant, she found her passion for working with moms when she experienced postpartum anxiety after the birth of her daughter. She has volunteered with Nurtured TX for 11 years, and is a private practice therapist specializing in the perinatal period and also with chronic illness. When not working, Beth loves DIY projects, gardening, hiking, traveling, and embarrassing her teen.
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Nancy Townsend, MA, LPC, NCC
Nancy earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. Though her early career focused on working with victims of crime, survivors of domestic violence, and women in immigration detention, she found her primary passion in perinatal mental health and trauma. She is a bilingual (Spanish/English) private practice clinician who has also served as a hospital group therapist and hotline counselor, bringing a compassionate, relational approach to creating a safe space for healing. When not working, Nancy loves homeschooling her two children, playing video games, coloring, dancing, and attempting to read the mountain of books she has accumulated over the years.
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Teresa Garcia Lage
Teresa earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Studies at Texas Woman’s University. Though her early career focused on physical wellness as a physical therapy aide and fitness trainer, she found her true passion for maternal and child health through her own personal journey into motherhood. These personal experiences inspired her to join Nurtured TX, where she focuses on lifting up and supporting other families in the community as they navigate their own journeys. When not working, Teresa loves spending time in nature, staying active with hiking and rock climbing, painting, and losing herself in fantasy novels.
PROGRAMS COORINDATOR
Yajaira Timpson
Yajaira earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Art History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she also served as Executive Secretary of Phi Alpha Delta. Since then, she has built her career around creating positive experiences for the people she serves, from coordinating cross-functional teams in customer experience roles to managing communications and administrative operations across healthcare, legal, and retail settings. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and she brings strong organizational skills and attention to detail to everything she does. She loves the role Nurtured plays in supporting and uplifting our community. Outside of work, you'll usually find her out for a run or spending time outdoors.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Annie Dahm, LMFT A
Supervised by Amanda Dishner, MA, LMFT-S
Annie transitioned to a second career as a therapist after a rewarding first career as an educator, bringing her passion for supporting women and their families into a counseling setting. Though her early professional roots were in education, she found her true passion in helping women navigate the perinatal period and access the care they need to thrive as mothers. She joined Nurtured TX to support women as they embrace new chapters of family life, combining her background with a deep belief in maternal wellness. When not working, Annie loves taking advantage of Austin's many pools, unwinding with yoga and a good book, and making memories with her family through friendly competition on the court or field.
INTAKE COORDINATOROur Board of Directors
Jana Rundle, Psy.D., PMH-C
Dr. Jana Rundle is a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified perinatal mental health specialist, and founder of Bloom Psychology in Austin, Texas. Through her clinical work and community leadership, she is dedicated to expanding access to mental health support for parents during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood.
Board President
Allison Waage, MSN, RN, PMH-C
Erin Richardson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Leah Parker, LPC
Donnetta Hagist, MBA
Jermaine Reed, MBA
Lisa Boyars, MD
Katy Edelman, MHA
Shannon Anderson, MHA
Sarina Jones, LMSW
Monika Peay
Kiran Nigar
Mescha Grammer-Ploss, JD
Alicia Cisneros, Ph.D, OTR, PMH-C, CLC
Savannah Taylor, CD, CLC