Lindsey Van Buskirk is the interim associate commissioner for child protective services. She began her work with child protective services as a social work intern in 2002 and has spent 24 years serving in every stage of service from investigations through adoption. Van Buskirk has served as a caseworker, supervisor, program director, program administrator, Regional Director, and most recently as Director of Field.

Van Buskirk holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Texas A&M University- Commerce. In addition to her experience, Van Buskirk is a trained facilitator in TBRI, TINT, and P2P2, and is also a Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator.