Carol Johnson joined The Care Communities staff as Executive Director in November of 2005. She is a Presbyterian minister with an MBA, CPA and RN. She comes from Hope Hospice in New Braunfels, Texas where she was the Director of Spiritual, Psychosocial and Volunteer Services. She was born and raised in upstate New York. Outside of her work she enjoys her two school-age sons, two miniature dachshunds, the Austin music scene, biking and exploring Texas.

Christina Camacho, MSSW
Care Team Coordinator

Christina is the new team member with The Care Communities. She has just received her MSSW from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City. Prior to getting her Master's degree, she has worked with several area Austin agencies and medical facilities with her undergrad degree from Texas State University. She was born in El Paso and proud to be a Native Texan. Se Habla Español.

Roger is a native of Detroit but has lived in Texas since 1963. Before beginning work at The Care Communities in March of 1999, he was a member of a Catholic religious community for 30 years and for almost 25 years as a Catholic priest.  Besides his work, Roger enjoys walking, dancing, reading mystery novels and the company of his friends and neighbors.

Alicia Rivas
Outreach Associate

Alicia is a native of Austin where she graduated from St. Edward’s University in 2006 with a degree in Latin American Studies. On February 5 she joined The Care Communities family and was excited to join such a great team. Her goal is to serve the community in any way possible, and she feels that The Care Communities is giving her that opportunity. When she is not working, Alicia loves hanging with her friends and family, running at Town Lake, traveling, going to the movies, and camping.

Cindy Hayes
Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper

Cindy is a recent graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Anthropology.  Originally from Atlanta, Cindy wasn’t born in Texas, but she got here as fast as she could.  She is thrilled to begin her nonprofit career with The Care Communities and to contribute to the important work being done here.  She spends her time outside the office training in karate and self-defense, hanging out with her cat, Thomas Jefferson, and laughing as much as possible.

WE BELIEVE…

• No one should go through a serious illness without the loving care of a community to sustain everyday living.
• People should be free to be who they are and express themselves openly.  Everyone deserves honesty and integrity, and unconditional love.  All are welcome in this community.
• A team of caring people can provide more support than one person.  Sharing support makes care possible.
• Miracles happen every day when someone cares for another.  Heroes are born through the smallest acts of care.
• People facing a serious illness have support from power higher than their own.
• In facing AIDS or cancer there is strength in numbers, comfort in care and hope in support!