Staff

Lauren Jespersen – Director

Laneah Snyder, MD – Medical Director

Laneah became Lead Medical Examiner in 2016 and continues her active medical practice. She earned a Medical Degree with Distinction in Research at Stony Brook University in New York and completed a family medicine residency at Cascade East Familiy Medicine Clinic in Klamath Falls. She has researched and presented extensively on bruises and broken bones, acute renal failure, pre-term labor, postpartum depression, infant botulism and other conditions related to the issue of child abuse. She delivered an abstract on ACS in Women to the American College of Emergency Room Physicians’ Scientific Assembly in Boston and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Christina Harvey-Brunswick, FNP-C – Medical Examiner

Samantha Fenner, MS – Clinical Manager & Child Forensic Interviewer

Sam joined CARES in 2006 as a forensic interviewer and became the clinical manager in 2022.  Sam has interviewed over 1000 at CARES and has extensive experience in clinical operations during her tenure. She earned an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (with a double minor in Health Studies and Criminology), and a Master of Science in Psychology. Sam also volunteers in the community by coaching youth volleyball.

Linda Harris – Intake/Operations Manager

Linda Harris serves as the Intake/Operations Manager. She joined CARES in 2006 as the Intake Coordinator, the initial point of contact to help non-offending families through the CARES process, scheduling appointments, coordinating with multi-disciplinary agencies, and collecting client information. Linda also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices. 

Andrea “Annie” Mitchell – Child Forensic Interviewer

Andrea joined CARES in 2015 as a forensic interviewer after working as a child welfare specialist for the Klamath Tribes in Chiloquin, While working for the Klamath Tribes she advocated for children who were enrolled or eligible for tribal enrollment whose parents/guardians were currently involved with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Child Welfare Program. Prior to this, Annie worked for six years as a Social Services Specialist 1/Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Liaison with DHS Child Welfare in Albany, Oregon. She also worked closely with federally recognized tribes throughout the United States ensuring active efforts were provided to the ICWA cases families and were applied in court proceedings. Annie graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. 

Paula Martin – Family Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator

Paula joined CARES in 2015 with a wealth of knowledge of advocacy and mentorship from her prior work with non-profit organizations. In addition to attending Truckee Meadows Community College, Paula continues to take courses in child and family mental health, education, and social services. Paula’s passion for humanities and working with diverse populations continues to shine through her professional and personal efforts in helping to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

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