Shawn Edman is an experienced and visionary leader in the field of child advocacy. As the Executive Director of the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center, Shawn has spearheaded innovative initiatives that have helped countless children and families in need. With a collaborative approach and a commitment to inclusivity, Shawn has worked to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all children. Through his person experiences as a foster parent, Shawn has gained a deep understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable children and families, and he remains committed to making a positive difference in their lives.

Board Member, Community Care Clinic of Rowan County
Member, Leadership Rowan Steering Committee
Member, Civitan Club of Salisbury, NC
Member, Community Child Protection Team
Member, Rowan Crisis Response Collaborative

Sarah graduated from Winthrop University with a Master’s degree in Social Work. She has over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sarah has contracted with the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center since 2010, working with children and families.

Sarah is a Rowan County native. Born and raised here, Sarah chose to pursue higher education at Catawba College. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in political science, and picked up a minor in sociology. Through her college internships, and given her passion for working with folks in her own community, she decided that non-profit work was the route for her. In her free time, you can find her in the gym, reading a good book, or cuddling with her sweet rescue pup. Sarah is a certified Child Forensic Interviewer through the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Ala. In addition, she has completed RADAR and RADAR Jr. Child Forensic Interview Training.

Jesse attended Western Carolina University and has her Bachelor of Social Work Degree. She has spent her entire adult career serving children and families. Jesse has worked as an educator, child protective services investigator, and foster care social worker. Her passion is ensuring that children have a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to help them flourish.  Jesse became a Family Advocate with Terrie Hess CAC in 2022 and is excited to continue serving families.

Erin is a native of Vermont. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling and has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Erin is a former social worker with county Child Protective Services, where she was an investigator and later worked with children in the Foster Care Program. Erin is a certified Child Forensic Interviewer through the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Ala. Erin and Murphy the chocolate lab are a certified therapy team with Canine Caregivers Therapy Dogs, NC.

Alderwoman – Town of Spencer
Canine Caregivers Therapy Dogs NC
Rotary Club of Rowan County
Rowan County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Spencer Police Chief’s Citizen Advisory Board

Margaret has many years of administrative experience and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with honors from Rutgers University while working full time as administrator for its Camden Campus Police Department. She then earned a Master of Science degree from East Carolina University in Human Development and Family Science in order to pursue her passion to help children through strengthening the skills of their caregivers. In addition to developing education programs for expectant parents and caregivers of newborns, Margaret is accredited to facilitate multiple versions of the world-renowned Triple P — Positive Parenting Program and is a Certified Family Life Educator. Margaret and her husband live in Salisbury; they have two fine adult sons.

Board Member, YSUP Rowan
Board Member, Rowan County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)
Member, Mecklenburg Triple P Cluster Advisory Council
Member, Rowan Business Advisory Council
Member, National Parenting Educator’s Network
Member, National Council on Family Relations
Member, NAACP

Chelsea comes to Terrie Hess CAC with twenty years of nonprofit experience. She serves on several local boards and committees and is committed to the health and safety of children in Rowan County. Chelsea graduated UNC-Chapel Hill and enjoys her Peloton, gardening, shopping, and spending time with her husband, two children, and two rescue kitties.

Amy has more than 30 years of experience in pediatric care, specializing in the unique physical response children have to abuse. Amy’s expertise in this area allows her to provide the best treatment our children deserve. Along with Rowan County, Amy also serves the children of Davidson, Davie, and Yadkin Counties at our sister facility, The Dragonfly House in Mocksville.

​Shawn Edman is an experienced and visionary leader in the field of child advocacy. As the Executive Director of the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center, Shawn has spearheaded innovative initiatives that have helped countless children and families in need. With a collaborative approach and a commitment to inclusivity, Shawn has worked to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all children. Through his person experiences as a foster parent, Shawn has gained a deep understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable children and families, and he remains committed to making a positive difference in their lives.

Board Member, Community Care Clinic of Rowan County
Member, Leadership Rowan Steering Committee
Member, Civitan Club of Salisbury, NC
Member, Community Child Protection Team
Member, Rowan Crisis Response Collaborative

Sarah graduated from Winthrop University with a Master’s degree in Social Work. She have over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sarah has contracted with the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center since 2010, working with children and families.

Sarah is a Rowan County native. Born and raised here, Sarah chose to pursue higher education at Catawba College. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in political science, and picked up a minor in sociology. Through her college internships, and given her passion for working with folks in her own community, she decided that non-profit work was the route for her. In her free time, you can find her in the gym, reading a good book, or cuddling with her sweet rescue pup. Sarah is a certified Child Forensic Interviewer through the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Ala. In addition, she has completed RADAR and RADAR Jr. Child Forensic Interview Training.

Jesse attended Western Carolina University and has her Bachelor of Social Work Degree. She has spent her entire adult career serving children and families. Jesse has worked as an educator, child protective services investigator, and foster care social worker. Her passion is ensuring that children have a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to help them flourish.  Jesse became a Family Advocate with Terrie Hess CAC in 2022 and is excited to continue serving families.

Erin is a native of Vermont. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling and has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Erin is a former social worker with county Child Protective Services, where she was an investigator and later worked with children in the Foster Care Program. Erin is a certified Child Forensic Interviewer through the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Ala. Erin and Murphy the chocolate lab are a certified therapy team with Canine Caregivers Therapy Dogs, NC.

Board Member, Rowan County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Member, Rotary Club of Rowan County Member, Canine Caregivers Therapy Dogs, Board Member, Spencer Police Chief’s Citizen Advisory Board

Margaret has many years of administrative experience and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with honors from Rutgers University while working full time as administrator for its Camden Campus Police Department. She then earned a Master of Science degree from East Carolina University in Human Development and Family Science in order to pursue her passion to help children through strengthening the skills of their caregivers. In addition to developing education programs for expectant parents and caregivers of newborns, Margaret is accredited to facilitate multiple versions of the world-renowned Triple P — Positive Parenting Program and is a Certified Family Life Educator. Margaret and her husband live in Salisbury; they have two fine adult sons.

Board Member, YSUP Rowan
Board Member, Rowan County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)
Member, Mecklenburg Triple P Cluster Advisory Council
Member, Rowan Business Advisory Council
Member, National Parenting Educator’s Network
Member, National Council on Family Relations
Member, NAACP

Amy has more than 30 years of experience in pediatric care, specializing in the unique physical response children have to abuse. Amy’s expertise in this area allows her to provide the best treatment our children deserve. Along with Rowan County, Amy also serves the children of Davidson, Davie, and Yadkin Counties at our sister facility, The Dragonfly House in Mocksville.