Ms. Economopoulos has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Berry College and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor. She is responsible for supervising ongoing operations of the agency, maintaining a strong funding base, and representing the agency in the community. In addition, Ms. Economopoulos conducts forensic interviews and extended forensic evaluations with alleged victims of abuse, provides expert testimony, and facilitates multidisciplinary team case review meetings. Ms. Economopoulos is a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and provides training on a state and national level in the area of forensic interviewing, having conducted over 1,475 interviews. Ms. Economopoulos has been affiliated with child advocacy centers throughout Georgia since 1997 and serves on the Advisory Council for Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia.
Ms. Bishop has been with the Anna Crawford Children’s Center since 2005. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Georgia, a National Certified Counselor and a trained Forensic Interviewer. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, European Division and her Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology from Argosy University. Ms. Bishop also has additional training in sexual abuse, trauma, play therapy and sand tray therapy. She provides supervision for graduate level interns and counselors and provides therapy for victims 3 to 17 years of age. Ms. Bishop has conducted over 400 forensic interviews at the request of Law Enforcement, Department of Family and Children Services and the District Attorney’s Office.
Ms. Washington has been a Clinical Child Specialist with the Anna Crawford Children’s Center since 2005, providing clinical and forensic services to children ages 3 to 17 years. Ms. Washington holds a Bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina, a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University, and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Georgia. She conducts forensic interviews and extended forensic evaluations with alleged victims of abuse and provides therapy to child victims and families. Ms. Washington has specialized training in sexual abuse, trauma, and play therapy and is a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children.
Ms. Sebastiao began her employment with the Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. in 2008 with the Children’s Stabilization and Assessment Center. In 2009, Ms. Sebastiao transitioned to the Anna Crawford Children’s Center, providing forensic interviews and therapy services in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Ms. Sebastiao has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. She brings many years of experience working with children and adults, community agencies, schools and the court system. Ms. Sebastiao has an extensive work history in mental health settings, including Outpatient Psychiatry, Sex Offender Programs, Family Violence Program, and Dual Diagnosis groups.
Ms. Scabilion-Jones has been with the Anna Crawford Children’s Center since 2004. She has extensive training in Victim’s Assistance and Advocacy and provides support for the families served by the forensic and clinical staff at the center. Ms. Schabilion-Jones also facilitates communication and information sharing with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, which includes law enforcement, the Department of Family and Children Services, the District Attorney’s Office, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. More recently, she has joined the Parent HELP team and provides in-home parent education and support to at-risk families in Cherokee County. Ms. Schabilion-Jones is a graduate of Kennesaw State University and holds a Bachelor’s of science degree in Human Services.
Ms. Guzman began her employment with the Anna Crawford Children’s Center in 2000. Ms. Guzman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University. Ms. Guzman is bilingual, proficient in English and Spanish, and has worked in the field of Social Services and Child Abuse for over 21 years. Her primary responsibilities include providing in-home parent education and support services to at-risk families referred by Cherokee DFCS and facilitating parent groups. She also provides Adoption Investigations and Home Studies for Cherokee County Superior Court. Ms. Guzman has also been trained as a Forensic Interviewer and provides interviews in English and Spanish.
Ms. Maffett began her employment with the Anna Crawford Children’s Center in 2003. Ms. Maffett holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Kennesaw State University. She provides in-home parent education and support services to at-risk families referred by Cherokee DFCS and facilitates parent groups. She also provides Adoption Investigations and Home Studies for Cherokee County Superior Court. Ms. Maffett is also a Certified Darkness to Light Facilitator and provides sexual abuse prevention training to adults throughout the community.
Ms. Vincent serves as the Staff Accountant for the Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. She started on a volunteer basis for several months before being hired in 2009. Ms. Vincent holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of New Haven and has worked towards her Masters in Accounting at Kennesaw State University. She works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
