The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center has made two key additions to its leadership team.

Carol McBride has joined the organization as chief people officer and Jennifer LeBlanc has been named chief advancement officer. The center said the moves come at a pivotal time of growth and impact, especially as it heads into the planning of the Crimes Against Children Conference that will take place in Dallas this August.

The center’s mission is to provide a safe place for children and their families to begin the healing process after experiencing criminal child abuse or witnessing a violent crime.

McBride brings 30 years’ experience

“The opportunity to fulfill two of my passions, serving people and contributing to the care and well-being of children, is what led me to DCAC,” McBride said in a statement. “I’m excited to build and nurture a culture that uplifts our staff while supporting such meaningful work.”

McBride joins DCAC with more than 30 years of experience as a respected HR executive, consultant, author, and speaker. As chief people officer, McBride will lead all aspects of human resources strategy, talent development, employee engagement, and organizational culture, DCAC said. She will focus on cultivating a workplace where every team member feels “supported, valued, and inspired to thrive.”

McBride holds both the Professional in Human Resources and Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credentials and has served in leadership roles within multiple industry organizations.

Before joining DCAC, McBride was founder and managing partner of The Carol McBride Group LLC, where she advised organizations nationwide on HR transformation and employee experience.

She is also the author of “HR, Where’s Your Freaking Sense of Humor?” and host of the “Human” podcast.

DCAC said McBride’s career spans leadership roles such as chief human resources officer, global HR manager, and executive HR consultant for organizations ranging from startups to global enterprises.

LeBlanc is the former publisher of D Magazine

LeBlanc brings more than 25 years of high-impact leadership experience in the nonprofit, corporate, and media worlds, DCAC said.

As chief advancement officer, LeBlanc will oversee fundraising, marketing, and communications, helping grow the organization’s visibility, impact, and support from donors and partners.

“Joining DCAC is more than just a professional milestone. I’m honored to support an organization doing such critical, life-changing work for children and families in our community. I look forward to building strong partnerships, telling powerful stories, and driving the kind of growth that makes an even bigger impact in the lives of those we serve,” LeBlanc said in a statement.

Previously, LeBlanc led major fundraising campaigns totaling over $85 million at Church of the Incarnation, including a transformative $31 million capital campaign.

DCAC said her background includes building and managing high-performing teams across development, communications, and operations. In the media space, she served as publisher at D Magazine, where she more than doubled digital traffic and helped the publication earn national accolades.

Most recently, LeBlanc was vice president of reputation & marketing at Sunwest Communications, leading brand strategy and cross-functional growth efforts for a diverse portfolio of clients.

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