FSMDTs consist of professionals from prosecution (i.e., District Attorney), law enforcement, Child Welfare Services (Oklahoma Department of Human Services), medicine, mental health, domestic violence (recommended), and other related fields that promote coordination and teamwork needed to ensure a timely and appropriate response to investigations of child maltreatment. FSMDTs conduct formalized case reviews that allow team members to immediately share information and eliminate duplicate efforts.
Brittany Gassner - FSMDT Program Manager
Contact: brittany.gassner@occy.ok.gov | (405) 606-4919
Brittany Gassner is the Program Manager for Freestanding Multidisciplinary Teams (FSMDT) at the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth.
Brittany has more than 14 years of professional experience within the career field of victim services. She began her career serving as a Volunteer Coordinator and Family Advocate at the Garfield County Child Advocacy Center. Her primary focus was working with families who had children that were victims of abuse.
In addition to her being a Volunteer Coordinator, Brittany also served as a Victim/Witness Coordinator at the Kingfisher County District Attorney’s office as well as the Team Coordinator for the Kingfisher County FSMDT. Prior to joining OCCY, Brittany worked with the agency to develop a statewide training model to help prepare new FSMDT Coordinators to serve their counties.
In 2021, Brittany received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Southern New Hampshire University. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, Bob as well as reading and spending time with her children, dog, cat, and her extended family.
Makala Pittman - FSMDT Administrative Assistant
Contact Makala: makala.pittman@occy.ok.gov | (405) 606-4903
Makala Pittman is the Freestanding Multidisciplinary Teams (FSMDT) Administrative Assistant at the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, she provides administrative support, coordinates training, and assists in providing technical assistance to MDT members and professionals. Prior to her role with OCCY, she was employed by the Oklahoma Division of Capital Assets Management as an Administrative Assistant and Eligibility Officer for the Federal Surplus Property Distribution Program, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office as an Intake Clerk, and lastly at Zoning-Info as a Research Clerk.