Advocacy and Pregnancy Center of Lewisville
Serving Women and their families for over 30 years!
Amber Wright
President/Executive Director
Amber was born and raised in Lewisville. She has a heart and a passion for the people in this community. Prior to her work at the pregnancy center she has worked as a teacher for 20 years. During this time she also volunteered at the pregnancy center and was mentored under the previous director, Judy Lance. She has a Masters Degree in Education from Arlington Baptist College; it was during this time that her calling became clear. In her last year of grad school the APC of Lewisville voted to offer her the position of Executive Director. Recently, she was promoted to CEO/president.
Cheryle Wright
Vice President
Cheryle has lived in Lewisville since she was a teenager. She attended Lewisville High School where she met her husband, Robby. They were married in August of 1976. Together they had 2 girls and owned a successful printing business. Cheryle and her husband have always played a vital role in the community and have been spiritual leaders. Cheryle worked at Calvary Christian School where she taught and eventually was the principal for a short time. They have always had a heart for adopted children. In 2011 they welcomed their third child, Kaleb, whom they have adopted. Cheryle has worked tirelessly with her husband on the board of the pregnancy center for many years.
Katharine Talafuse
Secretary
Kat moved to Denton, Texas when she was a teenager. For many years she has spent most of her time caring for her parents and brother. She has a passion for single parents, children, and art. Kat is an accomplished artist. Much of her work is inspired by her interests and the interests of those around her. In 2020 she met and married Charles Talafuse. They currently live in Lewisville, Tx. Kat helps manage the office, meets and assists clients, and schedules meetings both for herself and the Exec. Director. She is also very gifted in ministering to women who have suffered the loss of an infant/child. Most important she understands the love of Christ and portrays that to all that she meets.
Charles Talafuse
Director of Finance
Charles a.k.a. Charlie was born in San Antonio, Tx. He is a retired IT Specialist. He was married to his first wife, Judy for 40 years. Judy worked at the center as a volunteer before her passing. Immediately after Charlie became a part of the SomeOne Cares Family. Anything that needed fixing from computers to just simply praying for the ministry, Charlie did it all. A couple of years later he met and married his current wife, Katharine a.k.a. Kat. Kat works at the center as a volunteer administrative assistant and serves on the board as secretary. Charlie and Kat serve the minsitry together with Christ at the center of their faithful service.
John Erlandson
Advisory Board
Richard Prohaska
Advisory Board
Jim Hughes
Advisory Board
Ken Rogers
Advisory Board
Alex Kurian
Advisory Board
Clif Waite
Advisory Board
Eddie Mullens
Advisory Board
Pastor Ken Wakefield
Advisory Board
