Tom joined Adoption Network after a diverse and rewarding career in a number of legal environments including healthcare, creditors’ rights, labor, personal injury, fair housing, and child support. Throughout his career, his passion for family and adoption fed his desire to work with families as they pursue the miracle of adoption.
Tom's work with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County, the Department of Child Support Services for Orange County and later as a research and writing attorney for the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals heightened his legal understanding and interest in the special needs in guardianships and adoptions. He has utilized every resource available to him to advocate for children’s best interests and serve as a voice to those that are too often unheard.
Tom joined Adoption Network Law Center’s team to continue to serve those who need to be heard, and to work to reform how adoptions are conducted in the United States.
Outside of his career, Tom spent several years competing on the US and European PGA tours as a professional golfer. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and visiting national parks. Tom received his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law.
"Adoption has been a part of my life since childhood."
As the daughter of an Orange County adoption attorney and having an adopted brother, Bari was touched by adoption from a very early age. Bari is a lifelong resident of southern California, and received her Bachelor’s degree from CSUF. She has worked full-time as a Legal Assistant in the adoption field for almost three decades, first assisting her father with his practice, and since 2004 with Adoption Network Law Center. Bari and her husband have been married for over 25 years, and share one son.
Cindy has been in the accounting field for over 30 years in many different fields, but nothing compares to being involved in the financial process of the adoption community. She has been with ANLC for 12 years and is involved in the day-to-day management of the Birth Mother Trust Accounts for our families and the disbursement of those support funds for the birthmothers. Every day is different, every case is different and being able to help is tremendously rewarding.
"I love being the first step for clients growing their families through adoption."
After struggling with infertility for years, Diana and her husband raised a family of 3 children and love being grandparents to 2 adorable boys. These experiences, combined with her close relationships with adopted cousins, instilled a fire in Diana’s heart for adoption. She worked in the financial services world for several years, but always had a dream to work in adoption. She loves being the first step that her clients take on their road to building the family they dream of through adoption.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and a minor in psychology, Maegan’s passion has always been helping others. She came to ANLC after working in mental health for almost 5 years. She noticed that what helped her clients thrive the most was having a healthy and happy family support system. As a wife and a mother, Maegan sees the beauty in building a family and it inspired her to forge a new career path that continued to carry her core values of helping people. Maegan has a stepbrother who was adopted at birth and understands the joy and bond that adoption can bring to a family. She is thrilled to bring her passion for families and helping others to ANLC as the first point of contact for potential Adopting Parents.
7"Never give up on your dreams, miracles happen every day."
Marta Nodalo is originally from Poland; her family relocated to the United States in 1989. Marta has been with Adoption Network Law Center since 2008. She started her career here as the initial contact for Adoptive Families looking to adopt a newborn baby. She has been involved in many different departments within ANLC and currently works as a Client Liaison. Marta has a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Psychology from California State University of Long Beach. She is passionate about helping Adoptive Parents' dreams come true and takes pride in her work. Marta enjoys spending time with her husband and carving a bright and successful future for her son and daughter.
"The trust that builds between Birth Mothers and me, and the trust that is needed between a Birth Mother and the Adopting Parents is huge. It’s a lifelong commitment – even more than marriage."
Mary came to ANLC over 9 years ago after a rewarding career as a Paralegal and mediator. With her extensive experience in law and mediation and her commitment to family, she was the perfect candidate to be a Birth Mother Advisor at ANLC. Realizing that every person, situation and family is unique, she is committed to ensuring that Adopting Parents and Birth Mothers are all comfortable with their situation. She fully respects that the trust a Birth Mother needs to have in her Adopting Parents is huge and the commitment is lifelong; she works tirelessly to ensure that all parties’ needs are met. Mary is married with 5 children.
"It is an honor to be a part of this one little chapter in each family’s adoption story."
Judy came to Adoption Network Law Center in 2013 after spending 10 years at home with her two boys. Finding a spot in the Media Department was a dream come true, combining her Bachelors degree in English and previous writing/editing experience with her passion for photography and photo editing. Add to that the beauty of helping Adopting Parents to accurately and attractively represent themselves to help find their Birth Mother, and it was a perfect fit. Every day she and her team of Media Consultants are honored to get to know each Adopting Family, select just the right photos to represent them, and create beautiful profiles to attract the Birth Mother who will make their family dreams come true.
Growing up with adopted relatives has always made adoption a natural part of Krystal’s life. She has always had a heart for helping children. Her years of volunteering for children include teaching piano, the BackPack Program and being a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Krystal spent 9 years in the cable and internet industry before joining ANLC. Her favorite part of the job was the personal connections that she developed with her clients and coworkers. She is thrilled that she now gets to form relationships and help future adoptive parents find a child to share their love with.
Samantha was adopted by her parents when she was 3-years-old. As one of 6 children, one of whom is biological, Sam knows the blessings that adoption can bring. As our Scholarship and Outreach Coordinator, her insight into adoption allows her to connect with others involved in the adoption triad. Through her work here, her goal is to allow others to have the opportunities that she’s been given through adoption.
A California native, Vanessa was introduced to adoption through volunteer work with foster children during high school. She was exposed to adoption when her aunt adopted two children from foster care. She developed a longing to help families grow and find opportunities for children. She is now an integral part of the Administrative team helping Birth Mothers and Adopting Parents.
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