Christy Schiller directs Praesidium’s national accreditation program for Catholic men’s religious orders and congregations. She consults with over 150 institutes to ensure their implementation of the most up- to-date prevention, response, and supervision standards in the nation. She also oversees the implementation of Praesidium’s safe environment programs in over 20 Catholic dioceses in the United States and Canada. Schiller is a former litigation research analyst and has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from The University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree in medical anthropology from Southern Methodist University, and completed doctoral course work in the field of medical anthropology.

Candace Collins works with a variety of clients to assess risk, investigate incidents, and train organizations in abuse prevention. She also oversees Praesidium’s work with higher education institutions across the nation. Prior to joining Praesidium, Candace practiced law for more than ten years, focusing on insurance and corporate defense. She also served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. With an emphasis in consumer and elder protection, Candace prosecuted abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities and group homes. Candace graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with a degree in business management and obtained a juris doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now part of the Texas A&M University System).

Audrey Oliver works with a variety of youth serving organizations as well as social service agencies. Oliver trains, assesses risk, and performs accreditation visits with the rest of the Praesidium team for a multitude of organizations. Oliver worked as an intern for the Tarrant County district attorney’s office in felony court, specifically on cases of child sexual abuse. She was also a volunteer for legal aide in the state of Texas. Oliver graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations as well as a juris doctorate from Texas Tech University, where she was on the Board of Barristers.

Laura Hardin Aceves works closely with Praesidium’s social services agencies as well as other youth-serving organizations. In collaboration with the Praesidium team, Hardin Aceves trains employees and volunteers, conducts risk assessments, and performs accreditation visits to ensure the protection of youth and vulnerable adults from abuse. As a licensed master’s level social worker, Hardin Aceves brings to Praesidium her experience of working in youth development, mental health care, child welfare, and community research. She received her bachelor’s degree in religion and sociology and her master’s in social work from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Erica Smith works closely with Praesidium’s social services agencies as well as other youth-serving organizations. In collaboration with the Praesidium team, Smith trains employees and volunteers, conducts risk assessments, and performs accreditation visits to ensure the protection of youth and vulnerable adults from abuse. Prior to joining Praesidium, Smith worked with youth in workforce development and college readiness programs, led an HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education Initiative and advocated for youth through the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Child Development. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Westminster College in Pennsylvania and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh.

Adriana Dominguez works with the Praesidium’s Religious Accreditation team to help train institutions in the latest abuse prevention standards. She works with a large number of Catholic religious orders in multiple countries to ensure they have implemented the most up-to-date prevention, response, and supervision standards. Prior to joining Praesidium, Dominguez worked with several immigration non-profit organizations, specifically on cases involving asylum and unaccompanied minors. She also practiced family law in the state of Texas, focusing on divorce, child custody, and child support cases. Dominguez graduated magna cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in political science as well as Spanish language and literature from Villanova University and obtained a juris doctorate from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.