Our Staff

Christian majored in Social Work and completed his final field placement at Trinity Center before graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014. Before coming on staff he worked for a campus ministry serving college students in the Central Texas area.

 

Christian’s desire to serve and show compassion, combined with communication and organizational skills, brought him to the center first as our Operations Coordinator, and now as our Executive Director leading our team. In his spare time, Christian enjoys listening to good music, watching movies, and spending time with the people he loves.

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Contact Christian at christian@trinitycenteraustin.org

William earned his Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Texas in 2020. During his field placement, he gained social work experience through the Goodwill Excel Program with the life coach team. He assisted students with setting goals and creating plans to achieve them to ultimately obtain their diplomas.

 

While not at the center, William enjoys cooking, watching movies, photography, collecting records, and petting his 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat, Eve.

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Contact Will at william@trinitycenteraustin.org

Bart earned his Master of Science in Social Work in 2018 from the Steve Hicks School of Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. He became interested in working with those who are unhoused/unstably housed through lived experience.

 

He enjoys studying about the neurobiology of trauma, complex PTSD and OCD. In his free time, Bart enjoys reading, writing, photography, and long walks in nature.

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Contact Bart at bart.w@trinitycenteraustin.org

Robert is originally from New Hampshire, and moved to Texas in 2016. His passion for providing social services to unhoused adults is rooted deep from lived experience in addiction, and mental health. Since overcoming personal challenges in 2018, he have leveraged his experiences to assist individuals facing similar struggles, transitioning from volunteer work to a formal role as a permanent supportive housing case manager in 2020.

 

He is currently pursuing a BAS in Computer Science online at Southern New Hampshire University with a projected graduation date of December 2025. In November 2022, he earned his SOAR adult certification, and he is committed to client advocacy, building authentic relationships and continuing to drive impactful change in each person’s life.

 

In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, thrift store shopping, and cooking.

 

Contact Robert at robert.p@trinitycenteraustin.org

Manuela holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Journalism, with a background in content creation, and digital marketing. Throughout her career, Manuela has worked in different fields such as medical and immigration law, yet Trinity Center holds a special place in her heart. In her own words, it represents the perfect place to utilize her skills to amplify the voices and stories of neighbors, humanize their experiences, and engage the community around us.

 

She is originally from Colombia but has been residing in Austin for the last three years. Manuela likes to spend her free time cooking at home and vlogging delicious recipes on social media. She enjoys reading, dancing, and snuggling with her two cats, Cricket and Bizcocho.

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Contact Manuela at manuela.a@trinitycenteraustin.org

Alex is a dual degree student with Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the University of Texas studying divinity and social work. Alex hopes to use his teachings to be of better service to the community of Austin.

 

He enjoys long walks around the city, live music, and photography, and he is also proud to be a member of the Trinity Center team.

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Contact Alex at InternA@TrinityCenterAustin.org