Nino Elliott
Executive Director
Kelly Fann
Digital Media Manager
Priscilla Morrison
Operations & Development Director
Stacie Hatchett
Program Specialist
Katie Mahany
Operations Specialist
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Holly Nickle
Executive Admin Assistant
Meet our Board of Directors
David Garza, Vice Chair
Partner, Bonds Ellis Eppich Schafer Jones, LLP
Tara Willbanks,
Secretary
Customer Relations, Anchor Partners
Dr. Brenda McAdoo
Program Director, Professor, Abilene Christian University
Brandon Thomas
Assistant Principal, Byron Nelson High School
Nino Elliott | Executive Director
Nino is the Executive Director for Teen Life, driven by a deep passion for supporting and empowering teens. With a Bachelor’s in Youth and Family Ministry and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University along with time spent working as a pastor and as a fundraiser, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Teen Life. Committed to fostering positive relationships and creating meaningful programs, Nino is dedicated to helping young people navigate life's challenges and discover their potential.
Karlie Duke | Communications Director
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Priscilla Morrison | Operations & Development Director
Priscilla believes it is our moral obligation to prepare young adults to face life’s challenges. She loves being part of Teen Life and talking about the growth she sees teenagers experience through Support Groups. Priscilla holds a degree in Political Science and Communications from Texas Christian University.
Tobin Hodges | Program Director
Tobin’s entire career has been centered around students and teens from all walks of life. He has a passion for helping teens be their best selves. As Program Director, he loves working directly with school staff and students through Teen Life Support Groups. Tobin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Texas Tech University.
Kelly Fann | Digital Media Manager
Kelly has a desire to empower young people to grow into the best version of themselves. Using her background in branding and word-smithing, she is a master at highlighting resources that help teens learn skills that will enable them to grow and to adapt, to enjoy life and to be better citizens. Kelly has a MA in Linguistics from North Texas University.
Holly Nickle | Executive Admin Assistant
Holly’s focus is to help where she can and serve those in need. She plays a vital role in helping Teen Life positively affect teens through Support Groups by providing the life skills to guide them through adversity today and throughout life’s challenges. Holly is a graduate of the Metropolitan University of Denver.
Katie Mahany | Operations Specialist
Using her background in sales and account management, Katie helps keep Teen Life organized and on track. She is passionate about helping others and loves seeing all of the ways Support Groups serve the community and empower students. Katie is a graduate of Texas State University.
Lara Precure | Licensed Social Worker (LCSW)
It is one of Lara’s greatest desires to see teens come to know their inherent value and walk in the wholeness of who they were created to be. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Baylor University and a Master's in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Stacie Hatchett | Program Specialist
Stacie has always had a passion for kids and teens. She has worked with teens alongside her husband in ministry and taught in elementary schools for 27 years. Her role at Teen Life is to assist in bringing Teen Life groups onto school campuses. Stacie has a BS in Elementary Education from Abilene Christian University.