Who We Are
Jill Pitre President-Founder
Jill Pitre is the Founder and President of The Pitre Promise Project, a child-safety and advocacy nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers who step in to protect children in unsafe environments.
Jill’s advocacy began through lived experience. She became the full-time caregiver of a young child placed in her home under a court-ordered protective arrangement. Over more than 500 days, she cared for the child while navigating a legal process that issued eight protective orders, yet still failed to ensure the child’s long-term safety. When her legal representation abruptly withdrew, Jill refused to give up. She taught herself legal procedure, drafted her own filings, and represented herself through motions, hearings, and appeals.
Her courageous fight exposed deep systemic gaps in accountability, documentation, and transparency within family-court and child-protection systems. Recognizing how many families face these same failures without support, Jill created The Pitre Promise Project so no caregiver stands alone when advocating for a vulnerable child.
Certifications
• Human Trafficking 101
Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy (LCWTA)
Polaris Project – National Human Trafficking Hotline Training
• Mandatory Reporter Certification
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
• Suicide Prevention & Crisis Response
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
– Talk Saves Lives
– AFSP Volunteer 101
– Participation in suicide-prevention committee work
• Trauma-Informed Education
Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy (LCWTA)
Training in ACEs, trauma responses, student safety, and trauma-informed communication to support children and families.
Jill’s philosophy is rooted in resilience and truth. She believes that when one person stands up against injustice, it empowers others to do the same and that real reform begins with transparency and courage. Through public speaking, media appearances, and community outreach, Jill continues to share her story as a symbol of strength and perseverance. Her message remains simple, powerful, and unwavering:
“Protect the child. Empower the caregiver. Reform the system.”
Aliciah Shores - Vice President- Acting Secretary
Aliciah Shores serves as the Vice President and Acting Secretary of The Pitre Promise Project, bringing over three decades of experience in counseling, disability advocacy, and public service. She plays a crucial role in shaping PPP’s organizational foundation, strengthening communication systems, and supporting the board’s strategic planning as the organization expands across Louisiana and beyond.
Known for her bias for action, Alicia is often the first point of contact when a caregiver or family reaches out to PPP for help. She quickly gathers information, coordinates communication, and connects families to the resources they need. She is instrumental in developing PPP’s administrative systems, volunteer onboarding, and internal communication structure. Her leadership style is grounded in compassion, accountability, and a deep belief that no child should be left unprotected and no caregiver should have to fight alone.
Alicia’s professional background includes more than 30 years with the State of Arizona in Vocational Rehabilitation, where she worked as both a caseworker and counselor. Her focus was disability advocacy, service coordination, and ensuring full compliance with ADA and HIPAA standards. Fluent in American Sign Language, Alicia is committed to accessibility and inclusion, supporting families with diverse needs and communication barriers.
Alicia also brings powerful lived experience to her leadership. As a survivor of FDIA (Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another) and a parent who has navigated the challenges of the family-court system, she understands firsthand the importance of integrity, fairness, and trauma-informed support. Now living in Louisiana, she continues her lifelong commitment to advocacy while raising her grandson, who has profound, nonverbal autism, supporting him with knowledge, patience, and love.
Certifications
• Mandatory Reporter Certification
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
• Human Trafficking Awareness Training
Human Trafficking 101 – Recognition & Response
• Empowering Justice: Addressing Trauma in the Juvenile System
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Danielle Incontro - Court Reform Director
As a Court Reform Director with the Pitre Promise Project, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience within the justice system. I currently serve on a Civil Grand Jury, where I investigate and evaluate public agencies to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.
My background includes law enforcement experience, which has provided me with a strong understanding of investigative processes, evidence handling, and the realities families face when seeking safety. In addition, I am a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, trained in crisis intervention, safety planning, and survivor support.
My commitment to court reform is deeply personal. I have navigated the family court system firsthand and witnessed how often children and protective parents are overlooked, dismissed, or harmed by procedural failures and lack of accountability. This experience has driven me to actively engage in policy advocacy and legislative reform efforts, pushing for standards that keep children safe and elevate the voices of caregivers who are fighting for them.
At Pitre Promise Project, my role focuses on:
- Court monitoring and accountability initiatives
- Legislative research and advocacy for reform
- Supporting families navigating court processes
- Developing solutions to expose systemic failures and promote transparency
I am committed to ensuring that every child’s safety is prioritized and that families facing injustice have support, resources, and a voice.
Jaci Loveless Brasher - Research Director
Jaci Loveless Brasher serves as the Research Director for the Pitre Promise Project, where she leads investigative research and documentation to expose systemic failures within family courts and child-protection environments. Her work is fueled by a deeply personal understanding of how the system can fail the very children it is designed to protect.
After navigating her own complex family court battle, Jaci witnessed how critical evidence is often ignored, how children’s voices are suppressed, and how caregivers fighting for safety are left without support. Rather than stay silent, she chose to take action.
Jaci now dedicates her skills to:
- Collecting and organizing case data and documentation
- Identifying patterns of judicial misconduct and systemic failures
- Researching legislation, policy, and reform initiatives
- Supporting families by organizing facts and timelines for court
Her strength lies in seeing what others miss the details, patterns, and connections that expose the truth. She has a unique ability to break down complex cases and transform chaos into clarity, helping families feel supported and empowered.
Jaci’s motivation is simple:
To unite and rescue children in danger.
Her research drives PPP’s advocacy, giving families a voice and transforming their experiences into evidence that fuels change. Through compassion, courage, and unwavering determination, Jaci ensures that no family walks through the darkness alone.
Shelli Braud - Fundraising Director
Shelli Braud is a passionate community-builder and advocate for families in crisis. With a natural talent for outreach, networking, and mobilizing people around a cause, Shelli uses her voice and her leadership to bring resources, support, and visibility to the mission of protecting children.
Shelli has an extensive history of community involvement, including organizing local events, coordinating volunteer efforts, managing donations, and inspiring others to take meaningful action. Her greatest strengths are her ability to connect with people, create momentum, and turn ideas into results. When Shelli steps into a space, people feel included, encouraged, and motivated to get involved.
As Fundraising Director, Shelli leads initiatives that include:
- Community fundraising campaigns
- Event coordination and donor engagement
- Partnership and sponsorship outreach
- Building relationships with individuals, businesses, and supporters who believe in protecting children
Shelli’s commitment to this work is deeply personal. She understands what it means to fight for a child’s safety and to stand in the gap when others turn away. Her leadership is rooted in integrity, empathy, and a relentless belief that no child should ever be left unprotected and no caregiver should ever have to fight alone.
At the Pitre Promise Project, Shelli’s mission is to create sustainable support so that every family who reaches out for help receives it. She is the heart behind the movement that keeps our outreach strong and our mission funded.
Kaylyn Hakerson - Media Director
Kaylyn Hakanson is the Media Director for the Pitre Promise Project and the host of the podcast You Can’t Break Us, a platform dedicated to giving a voice to survivors, advocates, and families who have endured injustice within the court and child-protection systems.
With a strong background in digital media, content creation, and storytelling, Kaylyn uses her platform to shine a light on what many experience silently. Her work focuses on exposing truth, empowering voices, and amplifying the stories of families fighting for safety and justice.
Kaylyn is driven by purpose, not publicity. Her passion for child safety and accountability stems from witnessing firsthand how easily powerful systems silence those who speak out. Through podcasting, media strategy, and digital storytelling, she transforms pain into power and awareness into action.
At Pitre Promise Project, Kaylyn oversees:
- Media strategy and public messaging
- Podcast and digital storytelling outreach
- Social media awareness campaigns
- Content that educates, informs, and mobilizes the community
Kaylyn believes that awareness is the first step toward reform. By creating space for people to be heard, she helps ensure that no family has to face injustice alone, unheard, or unseen.
She stands firmly on the truth that:
You can try to break us — but you won’t.
Ron Dantin - Event Director
Ron Dantin is a natural leader with a strong commitment to community service, advocacy, and action. Known for his ability to organize, coordinate, and bring people together, Ron ensures that Pitre Promise Project events run smoothly, professionally, and with purpose.
With a background in organizing community gatherings, managing logistics, and working hands-on with both adults and youth, Ron thrives in roles where planning and execution matter. His strengths include coordinating volunteers, managing event details, problem-solving under pressure, and engaging directly with the public to spread awareness about PPP’s mission.
Ron brings to the team:
- Strong event planning and operational coordination
- On-site leadership and volunteer management
- Experience working with community organizations and local supporters
- A grounded, steady presence during high-pressure situations
But what makes Ron invaluable isn’t just what he does, it’s why he does it.
Ron believes that protecting children is a community responsibility, and that awareness grows when people come together. His motivation comes from seeing families supported, caregivers empowered, and children placed in safe, stable environments. By creating meaningful events, from fundraisers to awareness campaigns. Ron helps turn advocacy into action.
At the Pitre Promise Project, Ron’s mission is clear:
Create events that inspire engagement, build connection, and drive real change.