Dr. David Read Johnson

David Read Johnson, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist (Yale, 1980) who is the Co-Director of the Post Traumatic Stress Center in New Haven, CT, and an Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine. He has published many articles on the treatment and evaluation of post traumatic stress disorder.

Dr. Johnson currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Dr. Santo R. Sampino

Dr. Sampino joined Triad Healthcare, Inc. in June of 2002 as the Assistant Director of Professional Development and assumed the role of Senior Medical Director in the middle of 2003. Prior to joining Triad, Dr. Sampino worked with an occupational health care company as a Regional Oversight Manager in the northeast. He also worked as an injury prevention consultant to the Emergency Medical Services profession.

At Triad, his areas of responsibility include oversight of all the company's clinical programs and the education and training of Triad's contracted doctors.

Dr. Sampino currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Lynn G. Ward

Lynn Ward joined the Waterbury Regional Chamber in November 1984. Over the past 25 years, she has held progressively more responsible positions, working her way up to President and CEO. As Chamber President Lynn advises the board of directors on policy decisions, oversees the team of professional and administrative staff, and is responsible for all operational and financial functions at the Chamber.

Lynn is also the director of the Chamber's affiliate organizations including the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce and the Business Women's Forum. She has played a leading role in the planning, execution and success of the Business Women's Forum -- an annual conference for women executives. After her appointment to the board of the Forum, she was elected Co-Chair in 1996, and Chair in 1997. Lynn has served as the Forum's Director since 1998, advising and mentoring the elected leadership.

In addition to her professional responsibilities Lynn is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives and the New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. On a local level, she serves on the board of directors of Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury. In 1991, Lynn received the YWCA Women in Business Leadership Award, and in 1999 she graduated from the Leadership Greater Waterbury program.

Lynn is the mother of two and step-mother of three children. She and her husband Fraser reside in Wolcott, CT.

Lynn currently serves on the advisory board of directors for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Jim Van Hoof

Jim Van Hoof is Global Director, Tax at Bunge Limited.

Jim held various jobs at United Technology Companies including Director of Strategy, UTC Fire and Safety, and Vice President, Finance and CFO, at UTC Power Corporation.

Jim joined UTC Power in 2006 from United Technologies' corporate headquarters, where he was director, tax - commercial business, overseeing global tax affairs of Carrier Corporation, Otis Elevator Company and UTC Power. He also served as principal tax advisor to UTC corporate strategy & development regarding mergers and acquisitions. Jim began his UTC career in 1992.

Prior to joining UTC, Jim worked with Coopers & Lybrand and Deloitte, Haskins & Sells.

Jim earned a bachelor of arts from Saint Anselm College, a juris doctor from Western New England College School of Law, a master of science degree from the University of Hartford and a master of laws (LLM) from Boston University School of Law.

Jim has served on the board of directors for Special Olympics Connecticut since 2000 including serving a 2 year term as chairman of the board. Jim was inducted into the Special Olympics Connecticut Hall of Fame and received the Susan Saint James Award for leadership.

Jim currently serves on advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Joseph W. Sudol

Joe Sudol began his law enforcement career in 1978 with the Connecticut State Police (CSP). During his tenure with the CSP, he held assignments in both patrol and investigative units, including major crimes and arson investigation. He served as commanding officer of the Computer Crimes and Electronic Evidence Unit based at the forensic laboratory in Meriden Connecticut. Joe was also the coordinator for the State of Connecticut Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force and a member of the National ICAC Board.

After his retirement in 2004, he became the coordinator for the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven (UNH). Joe serves as a consultant to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Team Adam Project. He is an active member of the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) and the High Technology Crime Investigators Association (HTCIA).

He holds a B.A. degree in law enforcement administration and a graduate certificate in forensic computing, both from UNH.

Joe currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Peggy Panagrossi

Peggy Panagrossi has been executive director of Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury for over 19 years. During her tenure as executive director, the agency has expanded its domestic violence counseling programs, adopted the sexual assault crisis services program, enhanced services for children, and opened a satellite office in Southbury, CT.

Peggy is a past board member for the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Waterbury Area Food Share, Naugatuck Valley Community College and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Meriden and Wallingford. She has served on the Campaign Cabinet for United Way of Central Naugatuck Valley. She is currently a member of the Waterbury Exchange Club. Peggy has received the Human Services award from the Cheshire League of Women Voters and the Virginia Nolan Memorial Award from the Child Guidance Clinic of Greater Waterbury.

Peggy is a graduate of Regis College and the mother of three children. She resides in Cheshire, CT.

Peggy currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Nick Torello

Nick Torello is President and Owner of Torello Tire Company, Inc. located in East Haven, CT. Nick has served on several boards in various capacities including the Branford YMCA, Easter Seals Industries and Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club (Branford, CT). He is a past officer of the Branford Little League and has served on the Goodyear Dealer Council. Nick served as the volunteer Fundraising Commissioner for the 1995 Special Olympics World Games held in Connecticut, where he helped to raise the funds necessary to host the largest sporting event in the world held that year. Nick has previously owned several New Haven area automotive businesses. Nick lives in Branford, CT with his wife Sherry and their three children, Augustine, Tiffany and Joshua.

John Brantley Hooks, IV

John Brantley Hooks, IV, is a team member in the Private Wealth Office of UBS Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Hooks has served as a consultant to Private Equity and Hedge Fund firms, and as an interim executive at several top-line turnarounds. Prior to that, he was an executive at Accenture, LLP, and Anderson Consulting, both Top 4 Management Consulting Firms where he held key positions in their Corporate Strategy and Corporate Venture organizations. Mr. Hooks also held several key financial executive positions at IBM spanning two decades. Mr. Hooks holds a certificate in Private Equity and Corporate Governance from the Harvard Graduate School of Business and an MBA, Financial Management degree from the Lubin School of Business, Pace University, NY, NY. Mr. Hooks was a Doctoral Candidate at NYU and held concurrent appointments to the faculty of the University of Bridgeport and Pace University where he taught Doctoral, Graduate, and Undergraduate courses in Finance and Computer Science. He holds Series 7 Registered Representative and Series 65 Investment Advisor Representative licenses. Mr. Hooks currently lives in New Canaan, CT and serves on the Board at Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Fernando C. Spagnolo

Fernando C. Spagnolo joined the Waterbury Police Department in July of 1992. During his tenure he has served in the Patrol Division, Motorcycle Unit, Tactical Narcotics Team, Vice and Intelligence Division, Extra Duty and Licensing and as Aide to the Police Chief. He also has participated in several projects and investigations with both the State and Federal Departments of Homeland Security.

In February of 1998 he was promoted to Detective. In July 2003 he was promoted to Sergeant. He was then assigned to the Chief's Office as liaison to the State and Federal Departments of Homeland Security. In May 2006 he was assigned as OIC of the Extra Duty and Licensing Division. In March of 2007 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and reassigned as the Aide to the Chief of Police.

He has attended Saint Joseph's College Portland Maine where he concentrated his studies in Criminal Justice and Psychology. He is currently enrolled in Charter Oak State College pursing a degree in Criminal Justice. He has attended numerous training courses throughout the country in the areas of Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure Assessment. He is recognized by the court as an expert witness on the topics of narcotics and illicit drugs. He is certified by the State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council as an instructor in the areas of anti terrorism training and crimes motivated by bigotry and bias as well as certified by New Mexico Tech as an instructor in the areas of incident response to terrorist bombings and prevention of suicide bombings. In 1994 and 1996 he was honored with Excellent Police Duty medals. Fernando currently serves as Secretary of the Police Activity League of Waterbury Inc. and serves on the Board of Directors of Jane Doe No More, Inc.

John J. Buturla

John Buturla began his professional career in 1979 as a Police Officer in the town of Trumbull, Connecticut. He joined the Connecticut State Police in November of 1982.

He rose through the ranks to Major and served in numerous assignments, including Commanding Officer of Major Crime, Professional Standards, Labor Relations and patrol troops. He was also the Chief of Staff for the State Police and counter-terrorism liaison with the FBI.

In October of 2001, Buturla was appointed as the Deputy Director of Homeland Security for the State of Connecticut. This office served as the direct liaison with the Federal Department of Homeland Security and was responsible for development of unified safety and security measures for Connecticut. Buturla was appointed as the Director of Homeland Security in February 2004. He served in this position until January of 2005, when he was appointed as the Director of Scientific Services for the Department of Public Safety.

Buturla retired from the State of Connecticut in March of 2005 to accept an appointment as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of New Haven, Ct. As the CAO for the city he was responsible for the management of all Public Service departments. Buturla also served as the Director of Emergency Management and chair the Urban Area Security Initiative Working Group.

In March of 2007, Buturla returned to his hometown when he was appointed as the Chief of Police for Stratford, Connecticut. He currently serves in this capacity.

Buturla has a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from Sacred Heart University. In 1982 Sacred Heart University recognized him as “The Most Promising Criminal Justice Scholar.” He received a M.S. Degree in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven in 1988, where he received a Graduate Fellowship for Academic Excellence. On December 17, 1999 Buturla graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. He is also an Adjunct Professor for the Graduate Program in National Security at the University of New Haven. He has published material relating to Homeland Security and Law Enforcement.

He has continued involvement in Public Safety in a variety of venues. He was a member of the National Emergency Management Association, Homeland Security Consortium; a consultant in the Executive Education Program at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California and appointed to the Department of Homeland Security, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Government Coordinating Council. He also enjoys his civic work, as a member of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Connecticut and Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Kathleen A. McPadden

Kathy has been employed at Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan for twenty nine years, holding the title of Vice President/Director of Human Resources. She holds a Bachelor's degree in education, a Master's degree in organizational behavior and is a graduate of America's Community Bankers' National School of Banking.

Kathy has made the choice to dedicate much of her personal time to volunteer service. She has volunteered for the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls for 20 years and will be serving as Campaign Co-Chair for the 2009/10 and 2010/11 Campaigns, is a member of their Board if Directors and serves on the Golf Committee. She is one the Board of Directors of Wellpath. She annually volunteers as a Community Program Teacher for Junior Achievement. She has participated in the American Cancer Society Realy for Life of Greater Waterbury for thirteen years, is a planning committee member and served as event Co-Chair for the 2004 and 2005 Relays and served on the Hope Gala Committee in 2007. Kathy also volunteers at the annual Special Olympics Penguin Plunge in Accounting and Registration.

She was the treasurer for the now defunct, Naugatuck Valley Human Resources Council , served on the Northwest Regional Council for the Center for Financial Training. Kathy served on the Morris Foundation Board of Directors from 1991-1997 and again from 1999-2005, serving as Vice Chair from 2003-2005. Additionally she served on the Board of Incorporators for Waterbury Hospital and on the Board of Directors of the American Red-Cross - Naugatuck Chapter from 1999-1998.

Kathy resides in Naugatuck with her husband Jim.

Bill Dreska

Bill Dreska is currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors and on the Development Committee of Jane Doe No More, Inc.  He joined the team in 2008 and is honored to be a part of this wonderful organization.  Bill was voted to the Board of Directors in August 2009.

Bill is self-employed and operates Direct Channel an advertising and marketing media consultancy and agency located in Southbury, CT.  Founded in 2006, Bill's clients include national, regional and local businesses.  Direct Channel specializes in direct marketing campaigns which utilize the best media channel to advertise and promote client products and services.

Bill's wife Donna is also very active in supporting Jane Doe No More through her personal and corporate sponsorship.  Donna operates Gilded Lily Jewelry Salon and Gift Boutique in Woodbury, CT.  They reside in Woodbury with their two daughters.

Elaine M. Pagliaro, JD, MS

Elaine Pagliaro, a forensic science consultant, recently retired as Assistant Director/Acting as Director of the Connecticut Department of Public Safety, Division of Scientific Services, Forensic Science Laboratory, where she worked in Criminalistics and Forensic Biology for more than 26 years. During that time, Ms. Pagliaro was involved in most of the major criminal investigations in Connecticut and in cases of national prominence, such as the Penney Serra and Martha Moxley murders, the Michael Ross serial murders, the investigation of the death of Vincent Foster and the infamous “Woodchipper Murder” case. She has qualified as an expert witness in the areas of forensic biochemistry, forensic DNA analysis, hair examination, and crime scene reconstruction in Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Louisiana and in Federal courts. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, a member of several other professional organizations, and serves on the Connecticut Commission for the Standardization of the Collection of Sexual Assault Evidence and the National Institute of Justice DNA Technical Working Group. Ms. Pagliaro has authored numerous publications on forensic science for professional journals and has presented papers at national and international symposia. Her textbook Forensic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice, co-authored with Drs. Rita Hammer and Barbara Moynihan, recently received the Advanced Practice American Journal of Nursing Book Award. Ms. Pagliaro is an adjunct faculty member at several Connecticut universities and colleges where she instructs students of criminalistics, nursing, and the law. A summa cum laude graduate of the Quinnipiac College School of Law, Ms. Pagliaro is a member of the bar in Connecticut, New Hampshire and the Federal District of New Hampshire. Elaine currently serves on the board of directors for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Sarah Man

Sarah Man is Financial Advisor for Smith Barney in Westport. She brings to our organization a wealth of experience and dedication in her field. Her list of accomplishments includes: Associations California State Bar - San Francisco, CA Post University Business Advisory Council - Member Waterbury Chamber of Commerce - Member Jane Doe No More - Board Member Asian American Bar Association of New York - Emeritus Member Education and Licensing BA - Economics University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA J.D. - University of California, Hastings College of the Law - San Francisco, CA Series 7 - General Securities Representative Series 66 - Combined Investment Advisory Agent & Uniform State Exam Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuity Licensed in CT & NY Associations California State Bar - San Francisco, CA Post University Business Advisory Council - Member Waterbury Chamber of Commerce - Member Jane Doe No More - Board Member Asian American Bar Association of New York - Emeritus Member Services Asset Management Business Planning Cash Management Estate Planning Financial Planning Fixed Income Lending Services Long Term Care Insurance Municipal Bonds Retirement Planning Wealth Management 529 Plans Sarah currently serves on the board of directors for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Dan Sheer

Dan has extensive experience with non-profit organizations as a board member, mentor/counselor and consultant. Start ups, major new initiatives, strategic planning and marketing are areas of focus.

Dan is an active volunteer with many community and non-profit organizations.

He is a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, the Conservation Committee and Chairman, Open Space Committee in Washington, CT. He is Board Vice President of the Washington Environmental Council.

Dan Sherr is President, BOD of the Bantam River Watershed Association, advisor to the Housatonic Valley Association, the designated watershed organization for western Mass and CT and a member of the Greater Waterbury United Way Environmental Fund Committee.

Additionally, he is a volunteer staff consultant at the Connecticut Community Foundation (Northwest Connecticut) Non-profit Assistance Initiative which provides organizational and board development assistance to community non-profits.

Dan Sherr is Vice President, Strategic Targeting Solutions, ADVO, Inc. Windsor, CT, the largest direct mailer in the US. He has been involved in leading edge segmentation, targeting and database marketing for his entire career.

Starting his career in product management at Kraft and Quaker Oats, Dan has a BS and MBA from the Pennsylvania State University.

Dan lives in Washington, CT with his wife Margaret Ferguson.

Maria Cappella

Maria has decided to work in health and human services and in January 2010 joined CMHA (Community Mental Health Affiliates), a private non-profit provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment services, headquartered in New Britain, CT. Maria's primary responsibility is providing administrative support to the President & CEO, as well as the Executive VP & CFO. Prior to joining CMHA, Maria worked for 11 years as an Administrative Assistant at The Worx Group, LLC, a marketing agency, and for 15 years at Southern New England Telephone Company (SNET). Maria has 25+ years experience in Executive Administration and Client Services. Maria attended Briarwood College in Southington, CT and received a certification in Medical Assisting. She has had training in Safety Compliance and Practices, Sexual Harassment Law, Business Writing Skills & Leadership For Supervisors. She has volunteered her services at Special Olympics of Connecticut, The Heart Association and St. Mary's Hospital. Maria currently serves as Secretary, board of directors for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Carson Jacobi, MPH

Carson Jacobi is the Vice President of National Education Programs for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) which is based in White Plains, NY. Carson has worked in the field of public health for over 15 years. With just over 9 years at LLS, Carson oversees all Patient and Professional Education Programs and Initiatives at the National and Local level. Carson's background is in Public Health and received her Master's in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University. Carson's career began in Maternal and Child Health and then Health Promotion. Carson then worked for the California State Department of Health in their Medicaid (MediCal) and Health Education Sections. Carson is a volunteer for Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury in CT, which provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Carson's personal and professional experiences combined, she brings passion and enthusiasm in her new venture as a board member for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Donna Palomba

Donna Palomba is a business owner and marketing consultant. Donna was co-founder of The Worx Group LLC, a marketing communications agency, and served as a managing member through 2009. In 2010, Donna started her own marketing consulting company. She is a member of the CT Community Foundation, the Waterbury (CT) Regional Chamber, the Business Women's Forum and the CT Social Enterprise Network. In 2005, the Business Women's Forum - the longest running annual scholarship conference in New England - named Donna "Woman of the Year," a prestigious honor given to exemplary women who have had a significant impact in the business community, and who have demonstrated superior leadership and community responsibility. In balance with her commitment to business, Donna gives generously of her time to issues that affect the community at large. She has served on the board of directors of Special Olympics Connecticut and has previously served on other Connecticut boards in the greater Waterbury area including the United Way, the Non-Profit Assistance Initiative, and Safe Haven, a shelter and direct service agency for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. In January 2007, Donna founded Jane Doe No More, Inc., a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating awareness, breaking stigmas and developing training tools associated with sexual assault crimes. The organization’s board is comprised of experts in the legal, medical, law enforcement, victims' services and non-profit professions. Donna's story and the Jane Doe No More initiative were featured in a two-hour show on Dateline NBC which originally broadcast in April 2007 and continues to be aired. She was an active advocate and instrumental in the passing of a CT bill removing the statute of limitations on sexual assault crimes involving DNA evidence that was signed into law in July 2007. Donna was selected as the 2007 Connecticut Working Woman of the Year by the CT Department of Labor, Westfarms Mall and L'Oreal Paris. On Law Day, May 1, 2009, Donna was honored with the Liberty Bell Award by the Waterbury Bar Association. Donna also received a Community Service Award in May 2009 by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Waterbury in Connecticut. Donna holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Southern Connecticut State University.

Nora J. Mason, Executive Director

Nora Mason currently serves as Executive Director of Jane Doe No More, Inc. She joined the team in May of 2007 and is responsible for our daily oversight and management.

Nora was employed by Special Olympics for more than 20 years, most recently serving as the Vice President of Program and Regional Director for Special Olympics Connecticut. Prior to this, Nora served as the Deputy Director of Volunteer Services for the 1995 Special Olympics World Games held in Connecticut, managing a multitude of volunteers more than 45,000 strong. She has extensive experience in event planning and project management.

Nora holds a Bachelors Degree in Special Education from Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania and resides in Naugatuck, CT with her husband Michael and their three boys.

Karen Brand

With 15 years of marketing and corporate communications experience, Karen Brand's career has included positions in non-profits, corporations, sports organizations and the tourism industry. Currently, Karen is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for The Plasencia Group, an investment advisory firm that specializes in hospitality transactions. Prior to that, she served for five years as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Tampa Bay and Company, the community's official tourism economic development organization. In this role, she was instrumental in the design and implementation of the area's successful bid to host the 2009 Super Bowl, the 2008 Women's Final Four, and several other large-scale events and conventions. She also served as the primary spokesperson for the organization, conducting hundreds of media interviews on behalf of the Company. Her additional work experience includes marketing and communications roles with Special Olympics Connecticut, Special Olympics Florida, MGT of America, a management and consulting firm, and the Florida Sports Foundation, the official sports promotion and development organization for the State of Florida. Most recently, Karen was selected to participate in Leadership Tampa, a leadership development program supported by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Karen has volunteered to serve as a member of several boards and committees for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Downtown Attractions Association, and Dream a Dress for underprivileged teen girls. She and her husband reside in Hamden, CT. Karen currently serves on the board of directors for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

Internationally renowned forensic scientist. Chief Emeritus of the Connecticut State Police, Founder and Professor of the Henry C. Lee Forensic Institute at the University of New Haven, Editor of Seven Academic Journals, author/ co-author of 30 books and over 300 articles.

Experience:

Chief Emeritus, Division of Scientific Services Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Safety Chief

Criminalist, State of Connecticut Director, Connecticut State Police Forensic Science Laboratory Professor, Forensic Science Program, University of New Haven Research Scientist, New York University Medical Center Captain, Taipei Police Headquarters, Taiwan

Education:

Doctor of Science – 2002  Honorary Degree
American International College, Springfield, MA

Doctor of Humane Letters - 1999 Honorary Degree
Bridgeport University, Bridgeport, CT

Doctor of Law – 1997 Honorary Degree
Williams Law School, Newport, RI

Doctor of Humane Letters - 1996 Honorary Degree
Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, CT

Doctor of Science - 1990 Honorary Degree
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT

Phd - 1975 Biochemistry
New York University, New York, NY

MS - 1974 Science
New York University, New York, NY

BS - 1972 Forensic Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY

Degree -1960 Police Science
Central Police College, Taiwan, Republic of China

Dr. Lee currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Peter Jacoby

Dr. Peter Jacoby is chairman of the Department of Emergency Services for St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Dr. Jacoby has served as the emergency physician representative to the Connecticut States Attorney's Office for the Standardization of Collection of Evidence in Sexual Assault cases since 1993.

He completed his term in 1999 as a representative on the American College of Emergency Physicians policy group for evaluation of sexual assault cases.

Dr. Jacoby currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Edward F. Moore

Retired Chief of Police, Saratoga Springs

Chief of Department, Saratoga Springs Police 2003 through 2009
1996 to 2003 - Investigation Division Commander
1989 to 1996 - Patrol Division Lieutenant; Shift Commander
1985 to 1989 - Sergeant; Patrol Division
1975 to 1985 - Police Officer; Patrol Division
1988 graduate of the FBI National Academy, 154th session
Past President of the FBI National Academy Associates, New York State & Eastern Canada Chapter
2002 graduate of the DEA Drug Unit Commanders Academy
Graduate of the Col. Henry Williams Homicide Seminar, Major Crimes Investigation Seminar

Member of:

FBI National Academy Associates
International Association of Chiefs of Police
NY State Association Chiefs of Police
National Law Enforcement Associates
Henry Williams Associates, & MAGLOCLEN.

Certified by the NY State Department of Criminal
Justice Services as:

Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist
General Topics Police Instructor
Domestic Violence Police Instructor

Department Decorations received or pending:

Grand Cordon medal, four Unit Citations, three Exceptional Duty medals Members of several boards, including the Saratoga County Domestic Violence Rape Crisis Board of Directors, participated on the statewide panel for creation of the NY state model policy for domestic violence for police departments, which was modeled from our department policy.

Ed Moore currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Neil O'Leary

Chief of Police, Wolcott, CT

Retired Chief of Police, Waterbury, CT

Chief of Police Neil O'Leary joined the Waterbury Police Department in April 1980. During his tenure he has been assigned to the Patrol Division, Records Division and the Criminal Investigation Bureau. In 1983, in his role as detective became an expert polygraphist and in 1985 was elected as a Distinguished Fellow from the Academy of Certified Polygraphists Polygraph Science.

In 1991, Chief O'Leary was promoted to Sergeant, in 1997 he was promoted to Lieutenant, and in 2001 he was promoted to Captain. Throughout these years he served as second-in-charge and subsequently Commander of the Criminal Investigation Bureau.

In June of 2002 Chief O'Leary was tapped to serve as the Acting Deputy Chief of Police and in July 2003 became the Acting Chief of Police. On November 3, 2004, he became the nineteenth Chief of Police of the Waterbury Police Department. Cheif O'Leary served in that role from 2004 until the summer of 2009.

Chief O'Leary holds an Associates of Science in Law Enforcement from Dean College and attended Northeastern University from 1978-1980 leaving to join the Waterbury Police Department. He continued his education ultimately earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven in 1983. Chief O'Leary graduated from the 49th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's LEEDS Program. He also serves on the Waterbury Board of Education andseveral local non-profit boards. He is also presently on the advisory board of the State of Connecticut Office of Victim Services.

Chief O'Leary currently serves on the board of directors for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Nancy Kushins

Nancy Kushins possesses over twenty years experience in the public and private sectors. Her areas of expertise include nonprofit leadership and human resources management, with proficiency in organizational development, strategic planning, revenue generation, and sales.

As Executive Director, her present role with Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services includes oversight of all functions of the organization. CONNSACS is a statewide association of individual sexual assault crisis programs working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education and public policy advocacy. CONNSACS actively seeks and administers funds to develop and support its member organizations; participates in collaborative efforts to promote social change with national, state, and local organizations; provides a forum for the exchange of skills and information regarding the response to and prevention of sexual assault; and serves as a mechanism for the development and maintenance of appropriate standards of services for sexual assault crisis centers.

Prior to joining CONNSACS, Nancy held management/leadership positions with the American Red Cross, the United Way and an executive search firm.

Nancy currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Wendy Marx

As president of Marx Communications, Inc., Wendy Marx brings her clients more than 20 years of professional experience as a public relations and marketing executive, and as a journalist. Over her 20+-year career, she has launched numerous business-to-business startups to become well-known industry brands, including marketing gurus Peppers & Rogers Group, Investars.com and TheStreet.com's equity research shop. Her public relations abilities are enhanced by high-caliber marketing and branding skills and professional writing experience.

Her firm was recognized for its work for two financial services startups, winning two first place Gold Mercury Awards from the Public Relations Society of America's New York and New England chapters. The firm's clients are regularly interviewed by CNBC, Barron's, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek and other major media worldwide, as well as by relevant trade and local publications.

Before founding Marx Communications in 1993, Wendy worked for AT&T and GE Capital in a variety of marketing and public relations managerial positions and was part of the team that helped develop the highly successful AT&T Universal Card.

Her technology and business articles have appeared in a number of publications, including The New York Times, Computerworld, InformationWeek, Brandweek and Advertising Age. She has also written advertorials for Fortune and Forbes on a variety of management topics. Her writing skills earned her a position teaching business writing at the University of Michigan Business School. She currently writes a blog on personal branding for Fast Company.

She has served on the board of the Public Relations Society of America's Westchester-Fairfield chapter. Several years ago she organized and ran a major marketing event under the auspices of the CT Marketing Group, an organization she founded. She and her firm always handle at least one pro bono project as a way of giving back to the community.

She has been a guest lecturer on public relations at The University of Connecticut and has run workshops on public relations for many Connecticut organizations from The Bridgeport Regional Business Council to Meeting Planners International.

She is a cum laude graduate of Brandeis University. She holds an MBA from the University of Michigan Business School and a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. For more information, please see www.marxcommunications.com or email Wendy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wendy currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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John Murray

John is the publisher and editor of The Waterbury Observer, an independent newspaper in Waterbury, Connecticut. John began his journalism career photographing commercial fishing boats in southeast Alaska. He spent nine seasons working as deckhand on salmon fishing boats based out of Ketchikan, Alaska, and had his 35 mm camera at his side at all times. Photographs from the boat were published in local papers throughout Alaska.

Hitchhiking 40,000 miles around North America - going to and from Alaska - gave John the opportunity to engage farmers, ex-cons, clowns, drug dealers, country doctors, prostitutes and murderers in long conversations. Life on the road is where John became a journalist.

Settling down in northwest Connecticut in 1987, John worked for two years at the Litchfield Enquirer, where his writing and photography won numerous awards from the New England Press Association. In 1988 John went to work at the Register-Citizen newspaper in Torrington, CT, where the Associated Press honored his photography work, and a story he wrote about the only homeless man in Torrington won top honors in New England. John's work has appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated.

In 1993 John left the Register-Citizen to launch The Waterbury Observer with Martin Begnal. The Observer is published once a month and focuses on people and issues often overlooked by the local mainstream media - AIDS, homelessness, battered women, Hispanics, missing persons and sexual assault.

John currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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James A. Murphy, III

District Attorney Murphy is responsible for prosecuting all crime, including felonies, misdemeanors and violations in Saratoga County. He supervises the assistant district attorneys, represents the People of the State of New York in 44 justice courts across the County, and is Chief Law Enforcement Officer for 14 police agencies. His office prosecuted over 8,600 criminal cases last year and nearly 52,000 vehicle and traffic offenses in a county with a population of over 210,000 people. DA Murphy created and established the Domestic Violence Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Task Force, and the Crime Victims Advocacy Unit. He instituted the Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner Program to help victims of rape and sexual abuse. DA Murphy is also responsible for developing specialized prosecutorial units, including Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Violent Crime, DWI, White Collar Crime and Fraud.

DA Murphy first joined the Saratoga County DA's office in 1988 as an assistant district attorney, becoming First Assistant District Attorney in 1996. He then ran for the position of district attorney in 1997 and was sworn in on January 2, 1998 becoming one of the youngest DAs in New York State. He, subsequently, successfully ran for re-election in 2001 for a second four year term and in 2005 for a third four year term. In all he has served the people of the state of New York and Saratoga County for nearly 20 years as a prosecutor who balances punishment, deterrence, prevention, education and victims' rights all while ensuring that the interests of justice are served.

DA Murphy earned his undergraduate degree at Bates College and his juris doctor at the Faculty of Laws in London and Pace University School of Law and is a graduate of the FBI Citizen's Academy. He was honored by the United States Department of Justice for his outstanding service to crime victims. He has earned many awards including The Child Advocate of the Year award for his work in helping create a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) to treat, support and care for young victims of sexual abuse and assault. He chaired a campaign to raise millions of dollars to build, staff and sustain the CAC.

The District Attorney's Office has one of the highest conviction rates in New York State and ensures that violent felony offenders go to prison and are removed from our community. Equally important to the District Attorney is rehabilitation as well as intervention, education and diversion. DA Murphy works with many community based not-for-profit agencies to assist in prevention programs and to reduce risk to young and bolster protective factors in the community.

DA Murphy is a leader in establishing drug treatment courts for those charged with a certain felony or misdemeanor and who are addicted to controlled substances or alcohol. He has instituted these courts, along with the state's Road to Recovery program, for second, non violent felony offenders. These courts are designed to rehabilitate non violent participants and enable them to return to society, remaining clean and sober and making healthy choices. These courts are not available to those defendants who are dealers and profiting from the sale of narcotic drugs.

Specialized domestic violence prosecution courts established in the Cities of Saratoga Springs, Mechanicville and the town of Clifton Park have provided efficient prosecution of batterers and extra services for victims of domestic violence. These courts handle hundreds of cases each year and defendants serve longer sentences because of DA Murphy's focus on domestic violence prosecution.

He serves and has served on many Boards of Directors, including The State University of New York's Empire State College, Domestic Violence Services, the Prevention Council, and CAPTAIN,

The Leadership Saratoga Advisory Board, and Center for the Family. He is active in the New York State Bar Association and served on its Executive Committee for Criminal Justice. He is the past president of the Saratoga County Bar Association and on is Executive Board. He has been elected to serve as President Elect of the New York State District Attorney Attorneys' Association, an association representing the 62 District Attorneys in New York State. He serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State DAs' Association and is on the Executive Board of the New York Prosecutors' Training Institute.

Many awards have been received by the DA including the US Department of Justice, Spirit of Justice Award for outstanding work for crime victims; the Prevention Council's Distinguished Service Award for dedication to prevention and education initiatives; and the Center for the Family's Child Advocate of the Year Award for his work at the Center for the Family and for helping raise nearly 1.2 million dollars to establish it as a self sustaining facility to help children who have been sexually abused.

DA Murphy is also an Adjunct Professor at Albany Law School teaching courses in Criminal Trial Practice.

The Governor re-appointed him to serve on the Domestic Violence Task Force for New York State, Chaired by the Lieutenant Governor. The Governor also appointed him to the prestigious NYS Commission on Forensic Science which monitors forensic laboratory compliance with state accreditation standards.

He and his wife, Laurie, reside in Saratoga Springs with their two daughters.

DA Murphy currently serves on the advisory board for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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Maureen Norris

Maureen Norris graduated cum laude from Suffolk University in Boston in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. Maureen graduated in December 1984 from Quinnipiac University School of Law in December 1984. She was a member of Law Review. Maureen is a partner in the law firm Kolesnik & Norris Attorneys at Law, Waterbury, Connecticut.

Maureen currently serves on the board of directors for Jane Doe No More, Inc.

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