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Leadership Team
Ali Boak, MPH
Director, Global Center on Human Trafficking
Daniela Peterka-Benton
GCHT Academic Director
Associate Professor, Justice Studies
Daniela Peterka-Benton is an associate professor in the Department of Justice Studies and serves as the coordinator for the department’s International Justice concentration. She has a PhD in Sociology with a specialization in Criminology from the University of Vienna, Austria, a Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, and Master’s degree in Adult and Media Education from the University of Vienna. Read More
Christabelle Robinson
Communications and Social Media Specialist
Ashlee Martellacci
Student and Volunteer Program Coordinator
Madison Kranis
Program Assistant
Founder and Board Chair
Mimi Feliciano is Founder and CEO of FEM Real Estate, a Real Estate Investment Company, based in Montville, New Jersey, which she opened in 2013, with her husband, Edwin. FEM develops, owns and manages commercial real estate nationwide. She most recently completed her passion project, South Beach at Long Branch, in 2020, an award winning oceanfront 42 unit condominium development that introduces a luxurious live, work, play lifestyle to the Jersey Shore. Read More
Advisory Council
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- Brianne Baird, Assistant Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Relations
- Kieran Barrett, Chief of Police, Montclair State University
- Bond Benton, Associate Professor, School of Communications and Media
- Ali Boak, Director, Global Center on Human Trafficking
- Nancy Coba, Clinical Specialist, Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy
- Jason Dickinson, Professor, Psychology
- Emily Douglas, Chairperson, Social Work and Child Advocacy
- Elizabeth Emery, Professor, World Languages and Cultures
- Mathew Jack, Managing Director, Public Service Practice, Fermata
- Debra Jones, Global Partnership Strategist, Global Center on Human Trafficking; Adjunct Professor, Justice Studies, Montclair State University
- Maneesha Kelkar, Adjunct Professor, Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Department
- Peter Kingstone, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Science
- Madison Kranis, Anti-Trafficking Program Assistant, Global Center on Human Trafficking
- Francesca Laguardia, Associate Professor, Justice Studies
- Nicole Lytle, Associate Professor, Social Work and Child Advocacy, Montclair State University
- Ross Malaga, Chairperson, Information Management and Business Analytics, Montclair State University
- Manveer Mann, Associate Professor, Marketing, Montclair State University
- Ashlee Martellacci, Adjunct Professor, Social Work and Child Advocacy
- Maryrose Mcinerney, Instructional Specialist, Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Meaghan Morin, Web Content Manager, College of Humanities and Social Science
- Joseph Oluwole, Professor, Chairperson, Educational Leadership
- Minnie Parker, Professional Services Specialist 2/Administrative Services (CWA), College of Humanities and Social Science
- Daniela Peterka-Benton, Associate Professor, Justice Studies
- Allison Quinn, Director of Development, University Development
- Laura Quiros, Associate Professor, Social Work and Child Advocacy, Montclair State University
- Lynette Reitz, Associate Professor, Social Work and Child Advocacy, Montclair State University
- Jessica Restaino, Professor, Writing Studies
- Christabelle Robinson, Communications and Media Specialist, Global Center on Human Trafficking
- Ted Russo, Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, Research and Sponsored Programs
- Stephen Ruszczyk, Associate Professor, Sociology, Montclair State University
- Dave Ryan, Director, Westchester County Domestic Violence High-Risk Team
- Ely Santoni Tuero, Senior Director of Gift Planning, Development
- Sanford Shevack, Adjunct Faculty, Sociology, Montclair State University
- Marissa Silverman, Professor of Music, Coordinator of Undergraduate Music Education, John J. Cali School of Music
- Kenneth Sumner, Associate Provost for Academic Personnel, Academic Affairs
- Monica Taylor, Professor, Educational Foundations, Montclair State University
- Krystal Woolston, Assistant Director, Center for Community Engagement
Legislative Breakfast Committee
The Legislative Breakfast Committee is a collective of event partners comprised of local organizations, Montclair staff and faculty, lived experience professionals, and the Global Center on Human Trafficking (GCHT). This dedicated group collaborates to plan and promote the Annual Legislative Breakfast to tackle critical issues, drive impactful conversations, and effect positive change in New Jersey’s legislative landscape with survivors and victims at the forefront of the discussion and active advocacy.
Legislative Breakfast Committee Members:
Local Partners:
• Covenant House – NJ
• HR Recovery Initiative
• Family Service League
• Legal Services of New Jersey
• New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
• Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
Montclair Partners:
• Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation
• Justice Studies
• Political Science and Law Department
• Pre-Law Program
• Social Work and Child Advocacy Department