Carole graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice. She has previously worked with Child Protective Services, Adult Probation, and the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice Department as a caseworker before becoming an Independent Life Specialist II with Disability in Action in 2024. 

With 15 years of experience, it is in social work and outreach that Carole gets the most fulfillment when helping others. “My goal is to ensure everyone has access to the support and resources they need to live healthy and satisfying lives”.

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?” The boy replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up, and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they will die.” “Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of thousands of starfish. You can’t make a difference.”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the ocean. Then, looking up at the man, the boy said, “It makes a difference for that one.”

Motto: The Power of One is to DO SOMETHING!