Elizabeth Pierson

Elizabeth Pierson, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Program Specialist
Beth Pierson joined Missouri Network Against Child Abuse in January 2024 as Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Program Specialist. In this position Beth leads the rollout of Statewide multidisciplinary team (MDT) CSEC initiatives and assist programs in developing and implementing best practices around training, policies, and protocols to guide screening, investigations, and service delivery to CSEC cases.
Prior to coming to Missouri Network Against Child Abuse, Beth was employed as a law enforcement officer and a clinical social worker providing mental health therapy to children and adults. She retired from Missouri Children’s Division as a Program Manager of child abuse investigations in Kansas City, MO. She has also worked as a volunteer coordinator and trainer of Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Jackson County, MO.
Beth is passionate about ending the cycle of abuse to Missouri’s children and has advocated for children in many roles. She has witnessed first-hand the effects of trauma on children and families and the secondary trauma that can affect those individuals that work in this field.
Beth attended Missouri Western State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and emphasis on criminal justice. She received her Masters of Social Work from University of Kansas. She resides in the Kansas City area and continues to maintain an active role in this community. Beth has two adult children and two grandchildren who she spends time with frequently. Beth enjoys spending time with her dog, traveling, reading novels, listening to podcasts, and sketching/painting.