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CORTNEY JONES, TANIA LESKOVAR-OWENS, AMY SWEET
from March 2022
Change 1 Mind Change 1 Life
Cortney Jones elevates the voice of youth in foster care. She is a tireless advocate for change within the system and within the youth themselves. Jones has worked in policy development, advocacy, public education and individual case management for over 18 years. She serves as an appointed council member on the Family and Protective Services Council. She is the founder and executive director of Change 1, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of youth in foster care.
change1.org
Tania Leskovar-Owens | Executive Director
Foster Angels of Central Texas
Tania Leskovar-Owens is the executive director of Foster Angels of Central Texas, an organization that aids children in foster care and provides a sense of normalcy. Under Leskovar-Owens’ leadership, Foster Angels has implemented additional programming called “Guide to
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SPECIAL Thrive” that specifically serves the needs of youth aging out of care.
fosterangelsctx.org/tania
Amy Sweet | Executive Director and Founder
Halcyon Foundation
Founder of Halcyon Home and Halcyon Foundation Amy Sweet is a physician assistant whose company has been providing exceptional care to thousands of Central Texas patients each year. Halcyon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps underfunded hospice patients pay for services and additional needs not covered by the Medicare benefit. In addition to providing assistance to those who find themselves in need toward the end of their lives, Halcyon Foundation also supports hospice employees in their higher education pursuits. Those who have been touched by hospice know the importance of quality end-oflife care. It is Halcyon Foundation’s mission to ease the financial burden for patients, family members and care providers.
