CELEBRATING 22 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
bradleyd@harfordsheriff.org
Faculty:
David Thomas
Dr. Heather L. Pfeifer
hpfeifer@ubalt.edu
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
gwasileski@ubalt.edu
Dr. Melvin de la Cruz
mdelacruz@ubalt.edu
Contact Us
410.837.5055
2025 Roper Victim Assistance Academy Sessions
Winter In-Person (February 24-28)
Summer Virtual (June 2-6)
Questions: contact Anne Milun at alitecky@ubalt.edu or 410.837.5055
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:
J. Sean Delehant
Sharon DiMaggio
Audra Hill
Alexandra Laughlin-Beard
Fatima Lewis
Denise Marcell Camp
Michelle Lee
Terrie Lewis
LeCresha Washington
Rebecca Wise
Adopt-A-Family
Thank you for your donations this holiday season! We are all truly grateful to be part of such an amazing group of people who have dedicated their careers to serving and supporting victims of crime. Again, thank you for your contribution to our Adopt-a-Family gift drive.
~ Most sincerely, RAAA Board members
2025
BOARD MEETINGS
ALL ALUMNI WELCOME!
NEXT MEETING: WED, FEBRUARY 12
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
AGENDA ITEMS: Adopt-A-Family Project, Committee Reports,
2025 alumni annual event, Roper Academy (Feb 23-28) and more...
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
(only if advanced notice is given to committee members and Anne at alitecky@ubalt.edu)
WED, FEB 12
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
dates and times are set by committee chairs in advance
LOCATION: virtual (unless otherwise stated)
MEETING LINK & PASSWORD: Check your email!
Questions please contact: Naomi Taffet, at naomitaffet@stonesoupcounseling.com
RAAA MEMBERS
On behalf of the Roper Academy Alumni Association,
we proudly introduce our current Board Members...
Officers:
Co-Chair - Jessica Foster
Co-Chair - Robin Washington
Treasurer - Shardal Rose
Secretary- Naomi Taffet
2024 Meeting Board Schedule (scroll down)
RAAA BOARD COMMITTEES
Please contact the chair for information.
The following committee meetings will be held following Board meetings on Zoom (1:30 PM- 2:00 PM):
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: Sharon DiMaggio, Jessica Foster
The following committees will coordinate meetings through the committee chair:
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: open
Members: Denise Marcell Camp, LaCresha Washington
Mentions from Board Members:
Meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month
Board Meetings: 1:00pm-1:30pm, OPEN TO ALL ALUMNI
Committee meetings: 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm (only if scheduled in advance by committee chairs after notifying committee members and Anne Milun)
Officer meetings as needed and scheduled by:
co-chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, & Parliamentarian)
RAAA 2025 MEETING CALENDAR
January 8th– Board Meeting February 12th – Alumni Meeting March 12th – Board Meeting April 9th – Alumni Meeting May 14th – Board Meeting June 11th – Alumni Meeting July 8th - OFF August - OFF September 10th - Board Meet October 8th – Alumni Meeting November 12th – Board Meeting December - OFF
SPECIAL DATES
Welcome event on Sunday, Feb. 23rd (6 PM - 8 PM) at Bon Secour Retreat & Conference Center
Feb 24-28: 2025 Winter Session Roper Academy, alumni activity during the week/evening, in-person at Bon Secour Retreat & Conference Center (contact Naomi Taffet)
Friday, Feb 28 (Time TBA) Roper Academy 2025 Graduation Ceremony at Bon Secour Retreat & Conference Center
2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. April 6-12.
2025 Summer Session Roper Academy (virtual) June 2-6.
Oct - December: Adopt-A-Family
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