Julie M.
Executive Director
I am Julie (with an ‘e’). I am the Executive Director of the Child and Family Advocacy Center, and also conduct forensic interviews at the CFAC. I have been working with children and families for over 20 years, and am very passionate about giving a voice to children and underserved populations. I enjoy working with the teams to improve outcomes for children, their families, and our communities. Outside of work, you will find me on my family farm cooking or canning.
Office: 507-386-3900 (Option 1)
Juli F.
MDT Coordinator
Hi, my name is Juli (without an ‘e’). I am the MDT Coordinator at the Child and Family Advocacy Center. My goal is to support and encourage the multidisciplinary teams and foster open and positive relationships. I also hope to work closely coordinating and facilitating the multidisciplinary case review for active child/vulnerable abuse and neglect investigations, as well as support efforts for outreach, prevention, and events. When not working, you will certainly find me outdoors (in the summer anyways), likely working in my vegetable garden or adding to my garden landscaping. I look forward to meeting new people and love finding creative ways to help others.
Office: 507-386-3900 (Option 2)
Crystal L.
Lead Forensic Interviewer
Hi, I am Crystal and I am the lead forensic interviewer at the Child and Family Advocacy Center. I also serve as the administrative assistant. I have always had a passion for working with children. Prior to becoming an interviewer, I worked in many different areas within the special education system in the school settings. My role as the interviewer is to provide a safe, victim friendly space to have conversations with individual when there is a concern of maltreatment. To provide that, I spend a great deal of time gaining as much knowledge and training as possible with it comes to the field of forensic interviewing. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and am always up for an adventure.
Office: 507-386-3900 (Option 3)
Berit B.
Child and Family Advocate
Hi, I am Berit and I am a child and family advocate at the Child and Family Advocacy Center. My role is to help connect victims and families to resources or services, help navigate the court process, and provide emotional support. I enjoy getting to know children and their family, and finding ways to meet them where they are in the moment. I have a passion for helping and working with children and their families in multiple volunteer positions. In my free time, I can be found doing Tae Kwon Do, tending to my growing plant collection, reading, or hiking with my dog.
Office: 507-386-3900 (Option 4)