Missy Sikora, Executive Director, Yavapai Family Advocacy Center
Missy is the executive director of the Yavapai Family Advocacy Center (YFAC) and is currently appointed by the Governor’s Office to be the Yavapai County children’s justice coordinator.
She has worked with children and families for more than 35 years, first as a schoolteacher for children with emotional and mental health issues, then as an intake counselor with children in detention and shelter services. Prior to her taking her current position with YFAC in 2016, she was the supervisor over investigations with the Arizona Department of Child Safety in Prescott.
Missy grew up in Payson, and after living in Phoenix for 20 years moved back up north to Prescott in 2005. She has two grown daughters and a 10-year-old granddaughter. She holds a bachelor’s degree in counseling and human services; a master’s degree in special education; and is a Certified Public Manager.
She served 14 years as a board member and past board president for the Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation, and Missy co-chairs the Yavapai County Multi-Disciplinary Task Force responding to Human Trafficking.
Yavapai Family Advocacy Center
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
www.yfac.org
928.775.0669
