Erica Klauber, MBA, Executive Director
Erica has served CCA for 11 years as Executive Director, and for another 6 years as a former Board member and volunteer. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications from the University of Alabama and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

She brings her lived experience of growing up with an undiagnosed facial difference and from the fields of higher education and business development to CCA to help continue the strong, 35+ year legacy of supporting and inspiring individuals and families affected by facial differences. Erica seeks to find new ways to connect our community and help families become powerful self-advocates.

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Rasheera Dopson, MPH, Program Director

Rasheera Dopson is a digital storyteller, advocate, and nationally recognized speaker dedicated to amplifying the voices of individuals with disabilities. As Program Director at the Children’s Craniofacial Association, she brings over a decade of connection to the craniofacial community and expertise in health equity, community engagement, and intersectional advocacy.

Currently a PhD candidate in Interdisciplinary Health at Northern Arizona University, Rasheera is also a Policy Fellow at the Sonoran Center for Excellence. She is the author of Beauty with a Twist (2020) and the children’s book Different Like Me (2023), and hosts the Womanhood & Disability podcast. In 2022, she received the David Roach Advocacy Award from CCA.

Rasheera holds a Master of Public Health from Morehouse School of Medicine and is the founder of the Dopson Foundation, which promotes professional, health, and social equity for women and girls with disabilities.

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Khadija Z. Moten, Director of Outreach

Khadija has served CCA for 9 years and has worked in the Nonprofit field for over 10 years. She has grown from a dedicated intern to a pivotal member of the leadership team. She has spearheaded several new initiatives and created programs and administrative efficiencies from scratch. Her varied background in healthcare, education, marketing, and non-profit work provided the perfect foundation to positively grow CCA’s educational programs, outreach initiatives, volunteer/intern management and maintaining and deepening relationships with educators and communities across the nation.

Khadija now takes full ownership of CCA’s brand presence—from graphic design, brand management, video production and content creation, social media management, and most of the educational literature catalog. Driven by a lifelong commitment to community service, she is dedicated to improving the lives of children! In her free time, she channels her creative energy into advising startups and local non-profits on brand identity and marketing strategies. Khadija was born and raised in Texas and received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. Outside of her professional work, she finds inspiration through volunteering, traveling, and spending quality time with her family!

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Christine Andler, Director of Development
Christine has worked in the Nonprofit field for over 11 years. Prior to joining CCA, she ran the Meyerson Family Foundations and previously worked in Corporate Communications for The Neiman Marcus Group. Christine is continually active in community service and volunteering. She has held Board of Director roles with Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Young Leaders; Committee Chair roles with The Junior League of Dallas; The Dream Big Fort Worth Scholarship Program Founding Member; various volunteer roles with her daughter’s school and at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Christine grew up in Arizona and received her Bachelor of Science from Texas Christian University. She lives in Dallas, TX and she loves to be with her family, travel and cheer on her Horned Frogs!

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Kara Jackman, Adult Programs Coordinator
Kara Jackman is Adult Programs Coordinator with Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCA Kids). She runs support circles for adults and caregivers for CCA Kids, and coordinates with other nonprofits, like ConnectMed International and Born A Hero to support their work with adolescents, young adults, and caregivers. Kara was born with a bilateral, complete cleft lip and palate. Yearning to give back to those who gave her so much, she dedicates her life to supporting those in the craniofacial community.

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Aaliyah Booker, Community Engagement Specialist
Aaliyah is a facial difference + disability advocate. She is a recent graduate from Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, NJ, with a bachelors in biology aspiring to work in the medical field. Aaliyah’s mission in life is to forever share her story in different aspects to inspire young kids & teens out there who physically look different that we are more than just our differences! She recently ran for Miss NJ USA beauty pageant by making history by being the first woman ever with a facial difference to perform. Aaliyah excitedly has officially started her own business: “Born to Stand Out” that focuses on self love and acceptance. You can find her on all social media platforms celebrating her uniqueness, especially on YouTube interviewing others within the facial difference community for them to share their story as well as their accomplishments & goals! She currently serves CCA in the capacity of Community Engagement Specialist, producing video content and podcast-style interviews in the CCA Outreach Series. See her inspirational and exciting interviews here.

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Char Smith, Executive Director Emeritus, (Retired 2015) 
Char has been with the charity since its inception, taking over as Executive Director in 1991. During that time she has served in every position and has an intimate knowledge of the day-to-day workings of the charity.

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Annie Reeves, Program Director (Retired December 2025)
Annie brings enthusiasm, compassion, professionalism and over 22 years of experience to her role as CCA’s Program Director. In that capacity, she is CCA’s direct connection to the individuals and families we serve. Annie coordinates all areas of programming including, CCA’s Annual Family Retreat, Financial Assistance and Outreach. Annie says, “My goal is to serve our families with compassion, kindness, and efficiency and offer them assistance, hope, and empowerment.”