Meet Our Board of Directors
Counseling Connections appreciates the dedication and diversity of our volunteer Board of Directors. Their commitment to leadership development, fundraising efforts, and strategic planning insures long-term sustainability for programs benefiting the children and families of Brazoria County.
Jennifer Morton
Board Chair: Pearland, Texas Resident
Jennifer Morton is an Estate Planning and Probate Attorney in Pearland, Texas. After receiving her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2012, she began her legal career in Intellectual Property. She then switched focus to estate planning and opened The Law Office of Jennifer G. Morton, PLLC in 2019.
Jennifer considers her career in estate planning and probate to be a service to those who are grieving the death of a loved one and to those who want to plan for those who will be left behind.
Jennifer also holds a master’s degree in Bioengineering from Rice University (2009) and a bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering from Louisiana State University (2005). She is married to David and has two sons, Jakob (11) and Liam (8). She enjoys building community and camping with her family.
Cindy Dalmolin, LMFT
Past Chair: Manvel, Texas Resident
Ms. Dalmolin is a founding member of Counseling Connections and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is passionate about connecting people with mental health needs across our community.
As a tenured instructor in Psychology and Sociology at Alvin Community College, Ms. Dalmolin is committed to engaging the up and coming students in this helping profession.
Chris Barry
Treasurer: Pearland, Texas Resident
Chris joins Counseling Connections for Change with a wealth of experience in business development, service operations, team management, and entrepreneurship.
He is currently a sales consultant for Henry Schein, Inc helping medical doctors, nurses, and other medical providers with products and practical solutions to enhance patient care and improve operational efficiencies.
Chris has been a resident of Pearland for nearly 20 years along with his wife Kara and 2 children. During that span, Chris has been a dedicated volunteer at local churches, including being a driver for Meals on Wheels for 16 years.
In his free time Chris enjoys traveling, hunting whitetail deer, playing golf with his son, and working on his classic Chevy Trucks. He is proud to join and serve on the board of Counseling Connections for Change and is deeply committed to the organization’s mission of expanding access to mental health services in the local community.
Dustin Nitz
Board Director: Pearland, Texas Resident
Certified Personal Trainer at D-Fit Hybrid Training
Dustin has 17 years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer with an educational background in Nutrition & Exercise Science.
With God’s blessing he owns his own fitness and nutrition company, D-FIT Hybrid Training, serving the Pearland and surrounding community through the professional network he has established over the years.
Dustin is excited to serve on the Board and be an advocate for others to experience better quality of life!
Enrique Cruz
Board Director: Pearland, Texas Resident
Owner/Manager/CEO at Cruz N Carz
Julie Waguespack
Board Director: Pearland, Texas Resident
Julie is a local small business owner and mental health advocate. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field as a psychotherapist and managing outpatient and day inpatient clinics.
She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Psychology. She retired early and has since started a non-profit.
She dedicates her time to charity and volunteering through her service on the Pearland Parks and Recreation Board. Although she no longer works in the mental health field, she continues to enjoy helping others.
Monica Torres
Board Director: Pearland, Texas Resident
