CELEBRATING 23 YEARS!
ACADEMY FACULTY & STAFF
Dr. Debra L. Stanley
Executive Director
Anne Marie Milun
Program Manager
alitecky@ubalt.edu
Cherie Peay
Program Coordinator
Nicole Feldhaus
Technician
nfeldhauslitecky@ubalt.edu
Linda Dionne
Program Coordinator
ldionne@ubalt.edu
Debbie Bradley
Certification Coordinator
dbradley@ubalt.edu
Faculty:
David R. Thomas
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
gwasileski@ubalt.edu
Dr. Melvin de la Cruz
mdelacruz@ubalt.edu
Contact Us
410.837.5055
2026 Roper Victim Assistance Academy Sessions
Winter In-Person (February 22 - 27)
Summer Virtual (June 1 - 5)
Applications for Winter Session Due January 30!
Questions: contact Anne Milun at alitecky@ubalt.edu or 410.837.5055
Creating Ties That Bind
The purpose of the RAAA is to provide a vehicle by which Alumni may assist in the attainment of the goals set forth by the Academy. As such the goals of the Alumni Association are:
- To build a network for victim service providers.
- To establish a mentoring program for Association members, to include victim service providers new to the field as well as seasoned providers.
- To assist with identification of training needs at both the basic and advanced levels.
- To expand and enhance the level of professionalism within the victim services field.
- To establish non-profit status for the Association
As such, the Alumni Association has created a set of committees designed to support these goals. A description of each committee is listed in the left-hand column. RAAA welcomes the active involvement of its members and as such is always looking for more Alums to serve on these committees so they can share their talents and knowledge with their fellow peers.
Members-at-Large:
Tangi Allen
Lesia Anderson
Evangelua Brown
Jamar Kennedy
Michelle Lee
Shardal Rose
*1 open seat
2026 SPECIAL SOCIAL EVENTS COMING UP
Graduation Ceremony
Class of 2026
🎓 RAAA Alumni — You’re Invited! 🎓
Graduation is almost here, and we would love to have our alumni family in the room to welcome our newest graduates.
Your presence means more than you know. It reminds our graduates that they are joining a lifelong community of advocates committed to this work.
Please come celebrate, reconnect, and help us officially welcome the newest members of the RAAA family!
February 27
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Bon Secour Retreat & Conference Center, Marriottsville, Maryland
Keynote Address by Roberta Roper
Founder of the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Roberta Roper is a nationally recognized advocate who has led and shaped crime victim rights in Maryland and throughout the United States for over 42 years.
We hope to see you there!
2026 RAAA Board Meetings (Virtual)
All Alumni Welcome!
Next Meeting: March 11, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM (ET)
Location: Virtual (Zoom – check your email)
Agenda: Sunday Welcome Reception planning
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Committee Meetings
Dates/Times: TBA (set by committee chairs)
Location: Virtual (unless otherwise noted)
Meeting Link & Password: Alumni, check your email
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Questions: Naomi Taffet – naomitaffet@stonesoupcounseling.com
RAAA MEMBERS
2025-2027
On behalf of the Roper Academy Alumni Association,
we proudly introduce our Board Members...
Officers:
Co-Chair - Dr. Paulette Williams
paulwilliams@coppin.edu
Co-Chair - Jalen Williams
Jalen.Williams@baltimorepolice.org
Secretary - Naomi Taffet
naomitaffet@stonesoupcounseling.com
RAAA BOARD COMMITTEES
Please contact a committee chair for information.
The following committee meetings are scheduled by the committee chairs.
Mentoring Committee: The mission is to develop best practices for one-on-one and group mentoring and support; establish qualifications for and define roles of mentors; maintain professionalism and confidentiality; maintain Victim Service Professionals directory.
Chair: Sean Delehant
Members: * Tangeneira "Tangi" Allen, Deborah Bradley, Jessica Foster, Candice Harris, Leshay Kennedy, Jenna Moseman and Robin F. Washington.
Operations & Training Committee: The mission is to support and assist Academy staff with organizing training, activities, and events.
Chair: Rebecca Wise
Members: Denise Marcell, Camp, Sharon DiMaggio, Naomi Taffet, Robin Washington
Outreach & Special Events: The mission is to develop a marketing plan and tools to reach a spectrum of service for agencies/venues to promote well attended future Academies; assist with the development of the quarterly alumni newsletter, advance social media presence, and update the alumni website.
Chair: Shardal Rose
Members: Denise Marcell Camp, Sharon DiMaggio, Audra Hill; Fatima Lewis, Hilda Lloyd, Robin Washington, Rebecca Wise
Resource & Legislative Committee: The mission is to recommend resources for consideration on RAAA’s webpage and validate credibility, monitor local and national progress toward standardization of training for Victim Service Professionals, monitor, report, and participate in legislative efforts in Victim Services.
Chair: Lesia Anderson
Members: Evangula Brown, Denise Marcell Camp, Melony Nelson, LaCresha Washington
📣 Mentions from Board Members
Stay connected with updates and highlights from your RAAA Board!
🗓️ RAAA Board Meetings
When: Typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (subject to change)
All alumni are welcome to attend!
🤝 RAAA Committee Meetings
When: Meeting dates and times are set by committee chairs
Contact: your committee chair for scheduling details
2026 RAAA BOARD MEETING CALENDAR
January 14 February 11
March 11 April 8
May 13 June 10
July - Break August - Break
September 9 October 14
November 11 December - Break
COMMEMORATIVE CALENDAR AWARENESS MONTHS
January – Mentoring, Human Trafficking, Stalking, Identity Theft
February – Teen Dating Violence and Prevention
March – Consumer Protection, Youth Violence Prevention
April – Child Abuse Prevention, Sexual Assault Awareness, Crime Victims’ Rights
May – Correctional Officers and Police Week, Missing Children Awareness
June – World Elder Abuse Awareness
September –Campus Safety, Suicide Prevention, Murder Victims Remembrance
October - Bullying Prevention, Crime Prevention, Cybersecurity, Domestic Violence
November – Survivors of Suicide Loss