As of July 1, 2023, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Fayetteville welcomed a new executive director (ED), Cumberland County native Jasie Landeros, to their nonprofit organization’s team–replacing their newly retired ED, Roberta Humphries.

Landeros is a Cape Fear High School graduate with strong ties to Cumberland County and the military community. 

While Landeros’ spouse was stationed in Florida, Landeros ran the Prevention & Outreach Program for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC), where she focused on spreading awareness of child abuse through the education of children and adults. That program spanned across two counties.

Upon her family’s transition back to Ft. Liberty (formerly known as Ft. Bragg), Landeros returned to teaching for Cumberland County Schools before applying for her new position at the CAC. She credits her excellent leadership and mentorship at ECCAC for her interest in taking this unique career path.

Prior to Landeros assuming leadership, Humphries had served as the ED for 14 years, effectively doubling the size of the CAC’s staff during that time period.

“Roberta’s done great work paving the way for the CAC,” Landeros shared in a press release, “and now she’s passing the torch, which I plan to handle with love and care. Her dedication and devotion to the mission of the CAC has so obviously impacted the legacy she’s leaving behind.”

Landeros hopes to continue with the organization’s forward-moving progress by connecting with their community partners and agencies to influence the advocacy of child abuse prevention efforts.

On the heels of facilitating several successful initiatives for Internet Safety Awareness Month in June, the CAC is currently in the throes of planning their annual Pinwheel Masquerade Ball & Auction for October. 

“Through our various community-focused efforts, I want to make child abuse a topic we openly talk about to children and adults–not something scary that we shy away from–and ensure everyone knows what the CAC is and what we do,” Landeros emphasized in a press release.

“Ultimately, my focus is on increasing therapy services for children facing the healing process and on fostering key relationships and connections throughout Cumberland County via our schools, faith-based institutions, and more,” she concluded in a press release.

Learn more about the mission of the Child Advocacy Center here: https://www.cacfaync.org/