The Family Place – Texas’ largest family violence service agency now in its 46th year – is proud to announce Tiffany Tate (McDaniel) as its new chief executive officer. Tate brings a wealth of experience and dedication as she assumes her new role a decade after initially joining The Family Place as vice president of non-residential Services in 2014. Most recently, Tate served as chief operating officer and interim CEO.
Prior to joining The Family Place, Tate spent 20 years doing critical work to support abused women and children, individuals with severe mental illness and homeless populations. Her previous positions at esteemed organizations, such as the Texas Department of Family Services, Texas Health Resources, Presbyterian Night Shelter and The Salvation Army DFW Command Center equipped her with the skills and insights necessary to lead The Family Place effectively.
“After a thorough search for the ideal leader to propel The Family Place into the future, we are immensely proud and excited to appoint Tiffany as our new Chief Executive Officer,” stated Harold Ginsburg, chairman of the board of directors. “Tiffany’s illustrious career, marked by over two decades in nonprofit social services, showcases her relentless dedication to uplifting the most vulnerable in our society. In her various leadership positions, and most recently as our Interim CEO, her impactful contributions and visionary leadership have already brought significant advancements to our organization and the survivors we support. We are confident that under her guidance, The Family Place will continue to thrive and make an even greater difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Throughout her tenure at The Family Place, Tate has spearheaded numerous groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing client services and expanding the organization’s reach.
These initiatives include her instrumental role in the design, development, operations and implementation of the first shelter for men and children in the nation; securing The Family Place as the Domestic Violence High Risk Team for Dallas County; developing the first shelter with an animal kennel to support victims fleeing with pets; expanding the organization’s counseling services to Collin County; and designing the extended stay emergency shelter program – all of which have significantly improved the lives of countless individuals and families.
Tate holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Spelman College and a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is also a licensed, board-approved social work supervisor, further underscoring her expertise and dedication to her field.
“Through my work at The Family Place over the past decade, I have witnessed firsthand the resilience and strength of the survivors we serve, as well as the unwavering dedication of our team,” said Tate. “I am deeply honored to serve as CEO and am eager to continue building on our strong foundation of critical services that help survivors find safety and hope for the future.”
Residing in North Dallas, Tate is the proud mother of three grown children. She enjoys spending time with family, swimming and live music, and she volunteers her time providing therapy services at no-cost for low-income members of her community.
About The Family Place:
This organization is the largest provider of family violence services in Texas, serving over 44,000 people in 2023. Programs include a 24-hour hotline, three emergency shelters, including the state’s only shelter for men and their children, a transitional housing program with 25 apartments, three counseling centers, two medical clinics, a dental clinic, a job readiness program, violence prevention education programs for schools, court-ordered supervised visitation, court-ordered counseling for abusers, and legal services. All survivor services are free and provided in Spanish and English.
For more information on The Family Place, call 214-559-2170 or visit familyplace.org. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.