Licensed counselors, peer support specialists and a board of
directors, all working to make recovery possible in North Texas.
Staff
The people who do the work.
Shannon White, LCDC
Founder & Executive Director
Shannon White graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Following her own journey into recovery, which began on August 25, 2007, she transitioned from teaching to addiction treatment, returning to school to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.
In 2011, Shannon founded Grace To Change, fulfilling her vision of providing compassionate outpatient treatment for individuals and families affected by addiction. Her work has included participation in multiple drug courts, volunteer service teaching Moral Reconation Therapy classes in the Collin County Jail, and teaching inside multiple school districts' alternative programs. Through these efforts, she has become a dedicated advocate for people living with substance use disorders throughout Collin County and beyond.
In 2017, Grace To Change became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, expanding its ability to serve individuals with limited financial resources and helping ensure that access to treatment is not determined by the ability to pay.
Jennifer Chelgren, LCDC
Program Director
Jennifer Chelgren is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Program Director at Grace To Change. Since joining the organization as an intern in 2013, she has helped shape its treatment programs and compassionate approach to care. Drawing on more than a decade of professional experience and over 15 years of personal recovery, Jennifer brings understanding, hope, and accountability to her work. She believes treatment should meet individuals where they are and empower them to build lasting recovery, healthier relationships, and fulfilling lives.
Kim Hughes
Practice Manager
Kim Hughes has served Grace To Change since 2016, bringing personal experience, compassion, and a strong commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction. Her connection to the organization began as a parent navigating her daughter’s recovery journey. Experiencing the impact of Grace To Change firsthand inspired her dedication to helping other families find support and hope.
Kim supports daily operations and program coordination while helping create a welcoming environment for clients and their families. Her commitment to service extends throughout the community, earning her recognition as Leadership McKinney Alumna of the Year in 2022 and Volunteer McKinney’s Volunteer of the Year in 2020.
A proud mother and grandmother, Kim believes in the power of community and the difference that compassionate support can make in a family’s recovery journey.
Joy Booth
Development Consultant
Joy leads community engagement initiatives, corporate partnerships, and donor relations and is passionate about expanding access to and awareness about Grace To Change’s programs.
Previously, Joy dedicated more than 25 years to public service, conducting federal policy evaluations of prison management, law enforcement, and child welfare programs. She is also a former business owner who was honored with Volunteer McKinney’s Spirit of McKinney Business Service Award in 2020 for enduring contributions to the nonprofit community.
She holds degrees from both Georgetown and Northwestern and is a graduate of Leadership McKinney and the Center for Creative Leadership. She serves on several nonprofit and municipal boards and volunteers extensively throughout the community, often with both of her daughters.
Chelsea Harris
Peer Support
Chelsea Harris is a dedicated professional in the substance use treatment field, where she assists in facilitating groups and supports individuals and families as they navigate recovery. Drawing from both professional experience and deep personal commitment to the recovery community, Chelsea brings compassion, authenticity, and hope to the people she serves. She is passionate about helping others recognize their strengths, rebuild their lives, and believe that lasting change is possible. Outside of her work, Chelsea is a proud mom, entrepreneur, and advocate for living a life rooted in faith, purpose, and service.
Josh Dupree
Peer & Mental Health Support
After successfully completing the recovery program at Grace To Change, Josh returned to the organization as a dedicated Peer & Mental Health Support Specialist. Driven by a deep enthusiasm for recovery, he is passionate about guiding individuals toward a more fully realized and fulfilling life. Josh brings invaluable lived experience and hope to everyone entering the program. Outside of his work, he stays active and inspired by hiking, biking, traveling, and attending live music events.
