01/23/2026
Meet the Faces of Oceans: Champions of Mental Health in Our Community!
We are proud to introduce these dedicated team members who work tirelessly to advocate for individuals in need of essential mental health resources.
Through raising awareness, promoting mental well-being, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, our liaisons create a more integrated approach to behavioral healthcare. Understanding the unique challenges faced by those struggling with behavioral health, they play a crucial role in building a healthier, more resilient community.
Avery Flores, Community Liaison
Avery has built and maintained strong relationships with community professionals to promote essential mental health services. With a focus on educating healthcare facilities and rural communities, she highlights the programs and services offered within our adult, geriatric, and adolescent programs. Avery’s passion for helping those with healthcare needs led her to a vital role in community education for our hospital.
Before joining Oceans, Avery established strong working relationships as a Marketing Liaison with Exceptional Healthcare Inc., where she interacted with front desk admins, nurses, physicians, and medical facilities to promote services. She also gained valuable experience as a substitute teacher with Amarillo Independent School District, managing classrooms and fostering positive learning environments.
A proud graduate of West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, Avery is an Amarillo native who enjoys traveling and reading books in her spare time. She is making a meaningful impact in our community!
Stephanie Waldron, Community Liaison
Stephanie Waldron combines expertise in Criminal Justice and Psychology with a strong background in behavioral health, crisis response, forensics, and more. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Stephanie's experience includes roles such as Executive Director at a research and evaluation organization, as well as positions as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Senior Events Manager. Throughout her career, she has taken on various roles, including Case Manager, member of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, and Substitute Teacher.
Her commitment to supporting individuals and communities is evident in her work at Oceans. Stephanie has received several accolades for her academic and professional achievements, including a Student Scholarship from the Forensic Mental Health Association of California and an Excellence in Clinical Work award.
Jim Womack, Market Development Director
Jim has over 25 years of experience in behavioral health and non-profit leadership. He has a proven track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders and diverse communities, successfully leading organizations through growth and change, and has a deep understanding of the Texas Panhandle's philosophical landscape.
Jim currently provides oversite of business development and community relations operations and has been instrumental in increasing patient access to services by more than 30% over the past two years, as well as strengthening person-to-person and organizational connections across a multi-state area.
Previously, Jim served as the CEO of Family Support Services of Amarillo for 10 years and held positions as the Director of Planning and Public Information at Texas Panhandle Centers, Regional Director for the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Mental and Medical Impairments, Associate Faculty with the University of Phoenix, and as a community supervision officer. Jim’s first “job” was driving a tractor at a very young age after his Dad’s hired hands took off in the middle of harvest. Later, he could be found throwing hay bales, doing maintenance work in high school, working in a library, and delivering pizzas. Each role has reinforced the importance of humility, reliability, and service to others.
Jim holds a Master of Arts in Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from West Texas A&M University. Actively involved in the community, he has served on multiple local and state-wide boards and advisory committees, demonstrating his commitment to service and impact.
Join us in appreciating our team members for their invaluable work! 💙
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