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Name: Donna Pope MHE
Position: Executive Director
It is a joy to work in this field, to watch adoptive families and birth parents work through the challenges they face during this time. As the mother of three adopted boys I have great love and appreciation for those women who place their children for adoption. I started this agency in 1998 with the hopes that we could make a positive difference in the lives of these courageous people. We have a great team that works hard to do that and who love the people they serve. |
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Name: Beth Wadsworth 
Position: Finances
Hi. I am the financial officer for the agency as well as the adoptive mom of 3 wonderful children. I have worked in the adoption field for 7 years and am so grateful the experiences I have had. I look forward to working with you.
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Name: Julie Mathewson LCSW
Position: Clinical Director
I have worked in adoption for four years. It is a very exciting and dynamic career. I love to meet all the strong and courageous birthmothers as well as our caring adoptive families. It is rewarding to see birth mothers and adoptive families learn empathy for each others situations. Another great part of my job is educating and supporting our clients. I work with a wonderful group of women that work together to help our clients through the emotional adoption process. It is a privilege to be part of this miraculous process.
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Name: Lora Wortman LCSW
Position: Clinical Therapist
Email: hbullen@aol.com
Working in the adoption field is a very touching and rewarding experience. I have loved working with Heart to Heart Adoptions and seeing the growth of this agency.
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Name: Rachel Moskios LCSW
Position: Adoption Counselor
I started working with Heart to Heart in 2004 as a case manager and have since obtained my Masters of Social Work from the University of Utah. I now work as a birthmother counselor. My role allows me to work hand in hand with both birth mothers and adoptive families. I work with the out of state birth mothers and travel to their state when the times comes for them to deliver. My role is to help the adoption process go as smoothly as possible and to make it a memorable process for all involved. I have great respect for the women who choose adoption for their child and for the adoptive parents that chose to grow their family through adoption.
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Name: Debi Johnson
Position: Birthmother Coordinator
I have been with Heart to Heart for almost 5 years. I am very passionate about my birthmoms and making sure the adoption process goes as smoothly as possible for them. Each situation has challenges and is unique, but I tell my girls I want them to be treated the way I would want myself or my daughters treated and I strive daily to do that. The emotional part is very important in my opinion and I let them know I’m there for them and will always follow through with what I say. I have also worked with our local police department with their victim advocate and teen dating violence programs, another passion of mine. In addition to my work I love to bake, the holidays and spending time with my family.
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Name: Rebecca Turkanis LCSW
Position: Adoption Counselor
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I work as an adoption counselor at Heart to Heart Adoptions. I am a licensed social worker and received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2008. My main role is supporting birth mothers through the process of placing their babies for adoption. The adoption process is complex and can bring up a multitude of emotions. I assist birth mothers in working through these feelings while preparing for the placement. I truly enjoy getting to know these amazing women and helping them through this complex process. The relationships we build do not end with placement but continue on as women return home. I consider it a privilege to be a part of such an important and life changing process.
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Name: Kimberly Haddock SSW
Position: Adoption Specialist
Let me introduce myself, my name is Kim and I have worked for Heart to Heart since 2006. I am a licensed social worker and graduated from Utah Valley University. I have worked both with birth parents and adoptive families. I currently work in the adoptive family department. I enjoy working with adoptive families so much. It’s so amazing to talk to and help counsel families through the adoption process. Everyday is an adventure in adoption and I always look forward to helping build new families. Heart to Heart is a great place to work and I love being surrounded by amazing co-workers.
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Name: Lisa Blackham
Position: Adoptive Family Specialist
I have worked at Heart to Heart since 2008 as an Adoptive Family Specialist. I help prepare and educate the families during the adoption process. I am part of an amazing group of women who work together to help create families through adoption. To be involved in this amazing journey of watching our adoptive couples become parents for the first time or adding to their families is a beautiful experience.
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Name: Julie Smart
Position: Legal Coordinator
I started working for Heart to Heart Adoptions in 2008 after I witnessed the amazing impact of adoption through a dear family friend. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University and currently work as the Legal Coordinator. I love working with adoptive families, attorneys and social workers from placement until finalization.
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 Name: Ashley Crosby
Position: Administrative Assistant
My name is Ashley and I joined the Heart to Heart team in January 2011. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's in Family Studies, emphasis in Human Development. I grew up in Washington state and permanently moved to Utah in 2009 after getting married. Adoption is such a beautiful process. I love seeing the strength and courage of birth mothers and adoptive families as they go through placement. I love my job and feel so fortunate to work with amazing people.
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Name: Patti Michel
Position: Case Manager
Hello my name is Patti. I am a case manager for birthmothers. I have been with Heart to Heart since 2009. I’m originally from Colorado and have now lived in Utah for 25 years. I’m married and have four children. I’ve worked with birth moms for almost 2 years and have loved every minute of it! I have enjoyed helping them through this time in their life and getting to know them personally.
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Name: Sondra Omer
Position: Case Manager
My name is Sondra. I graduated from the Utah Valley University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I am a birthmother case manager and I have been with Heart to Heart since 2009. I love to meet birth mothers from all parts of the country; I really enjoying getting to know them and helping them through this time in their lives. My co-workers at Heart to Heart are like a second family, they share my dedication and love of adoption. Heart to Heart is a fun and energetic place to work even though at times it can be very difficult. In the end, I feel if I can be helpful to the birth mother and the adoptive family in any way it's all worth it.
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Name: Jessica Fronce
Position: Case Manager
Hi my name is Jessica. I’m a case manager for birthmothers. I have been with Heart to Heart since 2010. I graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Human Services. I have been married for two years and have lived in Utah my whole life. I have always had a passion for adoption and have many friends who have adopted or who are adopted themselves. I have loved my experience with Heart to Heart and enjoyed getting to know and help so many amazing women.
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Name: Brittany Benton
Hi! My name is Brittany. I joined Heart to Heart in August 2011. I am originally from Dallas, Texas and received my Bachelor's degree in Family and Child Sciences and Social Work from Florida State University. Every week I work personally with the birth mothers and am so fortunate that these strong women let me share their experiences in the adoption process. My favorite part of the job is being an advocate and building a strong relationship with the birth mothers.
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Name: Michelle Kruger
Position: Adoption Specialist
I have worked at Heart to Heart Adoption since 2007 as a birthmother case manager. I thoroughly enjoyed working with birthmothers and helping them in their adoption journey. I recently switched positions and currently work in the office and help with the adoptive family department. I am lucky to work at an organization where everyone is so passionate and dedicated to the adoption process. Adoption is hard work but it is also rewarding and I have felt blessed to be a part of it.
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 Name: Luci Taylor
Position: Birth mother Front Line
I absolutely love my job working with the birthmoms at Heart to Heart. I provide information and support for birthmoms who are looking into placing a child. I admire and respect the courage it takes to make the initial call and appreciate that I get to visit with such special people everyday. |
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Name: Shelly Andreson 
Position: Blog
I have worked in several capacities at Heart to Heart over the last number of years. It is wonderful to be involved in this work. I have adopted 2 children and love the whole process.
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