Training and Technical Assistance Professional (TTAP)

  Kaitlyn Bruch is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is the Trauma Informed Training and Technical Assistance Professional (TTAP) for STEP UP Texas in Williamson County. Additionally, Kaitlyn is the Trauma Informed Practices Administrator for Williamson County Juvenile Services in Georgetown, Texas. Kaitlyn received her Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences from Concordia University Texas…

  Dr. Lorna Hermosura is the Project Director of STEP UP Texas and is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin where she teaches “Restorative Practices” to future teachers. Lorna holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy, a master’s degree in counseling, and a bachelor’s…

Director of Judicial and Law Enforcement Engagement

Matt Smith is the Assistant Executive Director for the Williamson County Juvenile Services Department in Georgetown, Texas.  Matt is a certified Juvenile Probation Officer and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English & Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and his master’s degree in Human Services with a focus in…

R. Renee Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (#73875) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (#202586) who works as the Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at STARRY.  Renee attended Texas State University and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Forensic Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Professional…