About Us
Sarah and Peter met in the Fall of 2021 as they were beginning their studies at the University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work. Their shared experience in raising children, and their interest in changing the landscape of how parents are supported, resulted in the creation of Loving Parents. They focused their studies on the development of an organization that could reflect the values of the profession of social work and meet parents where they are in the long journey that is parenting. They share in the desire to bring a trauma-informed approach to supporting parents, and they are excited about empowering parents in Austin, across Texas, and beyond.
Sarah Stasica is a mother of three awesome kids and is married to a very supportive husband. She is a trauma informed yoga teacher, a birth and postpartum doula, and a mental health peer support specialist. Sarah has done additional studies in medical trauma and body based mental health interventions as well as being a member of the Mental Health Practice in Advanced Social Work program during her University of Houston Masters of Social Work studies. She is an advocate for wellness and supports others interested in finding ways to nourish themselves through nutrition and self care practices. Sarah nourishes herself through connection with family and friends, time alone, exercise and hanging out with her dog, Baxter Bear.
Peter Norris is a father to four sons and a husband to Nancy. He served in the United States Army for over twenty years, where he had to opportunity to solve complex problems in austere conditions. He has experience with government affairs and has served in the personal office of a Member of Congress. He is certified as a Mental Health Peer Specialist and will graduate from the University of Houston with a Master of Social Work in May 2024. He is passionate about traveling with his family, listening to music, connecting with Veterans, playing the bass guitar and drums in his local church, and learning about how the mind and body can be healed together.
Our Board of Directors
Stephanie Bazan
Rachel Fratto
Claire Gloria
Heather McKenzie
Kareshma Pooran
Past Members of the Board
Leigh Gatlin