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Meet The Dearing House Team

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​Maggi Hutchason, Executive Director

Maggi has served as Executive Director since 2003 when Dearing House first began. and has over 25 years of experience in responding to child victims as well as non-profit management. Her master’s degree is in education, and she has advanced training as a child abuse specialist. In addition to the administrative duties of Executive Director, such as budgeting, grant writing and accreditation standards, Maggi conducts many of the forensic interviews at Dearing House. Maggi admits that interviewing children is a favorite part of the job and emphasizes the importance of compliance with current research and best practices to assure that children and families are consistently receiving the best care. Maggi also provides training to law enforcement and child welfare professionals across the country and serves on local, state and national boards and task forces promoting teamwork and abuse prevention efforts.  Maggi’s favorite title is “Gigi” to 4 grandkids and dog mom to Red (who is often at the center to greet guests!)

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Kayla Wedel-Lobsinger, Family Advocate

Kayla Wedel-Lobsinger, our Family Advocate, focuses her time on helping kids feel comfortable and welcome upon arrival at Dearing House while also supporting the parents during the investigative interview. The role of Family Advocate is to help families navigate the complex systems and multiple agencies involved in responding to child abuse.  With a master’s degree in Family and Community Services from Oklahoma State University and specialized training in victim services, Kayla is well-equipped to help children and families face their fears and her goal is to stay connected with them throughout the process as they walk the path of healing. Kayla first came to Dearing House as an intern in 2021 and helped facilitate our protective parenting class, Break the Cycle.  Known and appreciated for her clean and organized desk, Kayla has also organized a “she shed” at home for quiet moments of crafting.

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​Mark Bean, Forensic Interview Specialist/MDT Coordinator
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Mark Bean has two jobs:  Forensic Interview Specialist and Multidisciplinary (MDT) Coordinator.  In addition to his degree in Psychology from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Mark has completed specialized training in forensic interviewing and team facilitation as required by the National Children’s Alliance.  Mark credits his 12 years in the U.S. Navy for being able to effectively communicate…whether it’s interviewing a child victim or facilitating case review with a dozen different agencies.  Outside of work Mark devotes time to hunting and fishing.  Mark joined our staff in February 2021 after six years as a Child Welfare Specialist with the Department of Human Services.

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​Kelli Thurman, Administrative Assistant
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The duties of Kelli Thurman as Administrative Assistant vary from financial reporting for the board of directors to stocking the snack cabinet for kids, and Kelli has all the skills necessary to assist both our staff and our clients.  Kelli has a degree in Family Relations and Child Development from Oklahoma State and has work experience in business administration, so both were an advantage when she joined our staff in January 2021.   Her management skills as a wife, mother, and now grandmother are put to good use at Dearing House, and she still has time for family activities such as golf and motorcycle rides with her husband.
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Dearing House has been an accredited member of the National Children's Alliance since 2003.  To assure that all children receive consistent, evidence-based interventions that help them heal, the Standards for Accreditation required:
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Diversity. Equity and Accessibility
  • Forensic Interviews that are legally sound and fact-finding
  • Victim Support and Advocacy
  • Medical Evaluation
  • Trauma-focused Mental Health
  • Case Tracking and Review
  • Child Safety and Protection
  • Organizational capacity and legal oversight


2022 Board of Directors of Dearing House, Inc.
Chairperson:  Jordan Burns, Phillips 66

Vice-Chair:    Paula Michael, Human Resources Consultant
Secretary:    Markesha Collins-Duggan, Pioneer Technology Center
Treasurer:      Joe Theobald, Murphy Insurance Agency
Members:  Audra Thompson, Landers Window Cleaning
Mindy Meyer, Alliance Health;  Lindsey Wilburn, RN. Special Education
Barbara Ihrig, Retired Educator;  Tina Fisher, School Administrator
Judge Philip Ross,  Ex-Officio



​Dearing House Advisory Council
The Advisory Council are volunteers with expertise and experience who provide support and guidance
​ to the board and staff to further the mission of Dearing House.

​Regeneia Van Arsdale
John Edward
Valorie Buss
Whitney Edens
Carey Head
Mary Riddle
​Mary Allan
Bob Daine
CaTrina Rathbun
Lana Jones
Tony Coleman
TL Walker

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