{"id":53,"date":"2019-07-10T12:23:21","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T12:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-dev.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2025-04-30T09:05:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:05:25","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jump to: <a href=\"#founder\">Founder<\/a>, <a href=\"#steering\">Steering Committee<\/a>, <a href=\"#chairs\">Committee Chairs\/Co-Chairs<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band\"><div class=\"prpl-band-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Leadership Team<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'>\n<!-- fetch new: 368.27 ms -->\n<!-- decode:  0.11 ms -->\n<!-- output:  0.05 ms --><\/p><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Daniela Peterka-Benton profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9816\/user\/daninew20262.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9816\/user\/daninew20262.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~peterkabentd\">Daniela Peterka-Benton<\/a><\/p><p class=\"title\">Professor<\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-7557\">973-655-7557<\/a><\/dd><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:peterkabentd@montclair.edu\">peterkabentd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Dickson Hall, 323<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Madison Kranis profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/13241\/user\/aakranismadison2026msuheadshot.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/13241\/user\/aakranismadison2026msuheadshot.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kranism\">Madison Kranis<\/a><\/p><p class=\"title\">Program Coordinator<\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:kranism@montclair.edu\">kranism@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Dickson Hall, 468<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Ashlee Martellacci profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/10567\/user\/img0785.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/10567\/user\/img0785.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~martellaccia\">Ashlee Martellacci<\/a><\/p><p class=\"title\">Adjunct Instructor<\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:martellaccia@montclair.edu\">martellaccia@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><div class=\"profile smallphoto\"><div class=\"profile-picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" alt=\"Christabelle Robinson profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/11933\/user\/unnamed1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/11933\/user\/unnamed1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-data\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~robinsonchr\">Christabelle Robinson<\/a><\/p><p class=\"title\">Program Specialist- Survivor Engagement<\/p><dl class=\"compact\"><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:robinsonchr@montclair.edu\">robinsonchr@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Dickson Hall<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"founder\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Founder<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/human-trafficking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/01\/Mimis-Headshot-Donna-Meeker-ORourke-225x300-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/human-trafficking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2022\/01\/Mimis-Headshot-Donna-Meeker-ORourke-225x300-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Mimi Feliciano\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Mimi Feliciano<br \/>\nFounder and Senior Advisor, FEM Real Estate, LLC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column\"><br \/>\nMimi Feliciano, Founder and Senior Advisor of the Global Center on Human Trafficking, brought her passion for supporting anti-trafficking efforts to the university in 2018, which led to the establishment of MIGHT: the Montclair Interest Group On Human Trafficking. Reflecting Mimi\u2019s vision for a response to trafficking that integrates all perspectives, this collaborative group included faculty, staff, and students with a mission to engage the entire campus. In 2021, Mimi\u2019s generosity and commitment was realized in seed funding for establishing the Global Center on Human Trafficking. The Center is now housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences leading a multi-disciplinary effort focused on developing innovative solutions to the global problem of human trafficking. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/leadership-team\/meet-the-leadership-team\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/02\/022125_270_Legislative_Breakfast_Addressing_Human_Trafficking-LAROSA-Daniela-Peterka-Benton-_crop.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/human-trafficking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/02\/022125_270_Legislative_Breakfast_Addressing_Human_Trafficking-LAROSA-Daniela-Peterka-Benton-_crop.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/human-trafficking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/02\/022125_270_Legislative_Breakfast_Addressing_Human_Trafficking-LAROSA-Daniela-Peterka-Benton-_crop.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of GCHT Team 2025\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2><a name=\"steering\"><\/a><span class=\"pre-heading\">Campus Engagement Committee<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>We welcome new members and partners. Please\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Co-Chairs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~peterkabentd\">Daniela Peterka-Benton<\/a>, Director, GCHT and Associate Professor, Department of Justice Studies<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~jonesdeb\">Debra Jones<\/a>, Adjunct Professor, Department of Justice Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~allenti\">Tisheka Allen<\/a>, Victim Services and Compliance Manager, University Police Department<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~astr\">Roxanna Ast<\/a>, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~barrettk\">Kieran Barrett<\/a>, Associate Vice President and Chief of Police<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~bentonb\">Bond Benton<\/a>, Professor, School of Communications and Media<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~cobana\">Nancy Coba<\/a>, Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~jungy\">Gabriel Jung<\/a>, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Feliciano School of Business<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kelkarm\">Maneesha Kelkar<\/a>, Adjunct Professor, Gender, Sexuality and Women\u2019s Studies Department<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~marshallb\">Brenda Marshall<\/a>, Professor, School of Nursing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~mcinerneym\">Maryrose Mcinerney<\/a>, Associate Teaching Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~oluwolej\">Joseph Oluwole<\/a>, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Educational Leadership<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~reitzl\">Lynette Reitz<\/a>, MSW Program Director and Associate Professor<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~shawsu\">Suzette Shaw<\/a>, Volunteer Coordinator, Center for Student Involvement<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~shevacks\">Sanford Shevack<\/a>, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Sociology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~silvermanm\">Marissa Silverman<\/a>, Professor and Coordinator of Music Education, John J. Cali School of Music<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~woolstonk\">Krystal Woolston<\/a>, Director of Public Service Programs, Office of the President \u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"chairs\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\"><strong>Legislative Breakfast Committee<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>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&#8217;s legislative landscape with survivors and victims at the forefront of the discussion and active advocacy.<\/p>\n<h3>Local Partners:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/covenanthousenj.org\/\">Covenant House &#8211; NJ<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrrecoveryinitiative.org\/\">HR Recovery Initiative<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyserviceleague.org\/\">Family Service League<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsnj.org\/\">Legal Services of New Jersey<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safernj.org\/\">New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vljnj.org\/\">Volunteer Lawyers for Justice<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Montclair Partners:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/\">Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/justice-studies\/\"> Justice Studies<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cchl\/\">College of Community Health<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/political-science-and-law\/\">Political Science and Law Department<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/pre-law-program\/\">Pre-Law Program<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/social-work-and-child-advocacy\/\">Social Work and Child Advocacy Department<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jump to: Founder, Steering Committee, Committee Chairs\/Co-Chairs We welcome new members and partners. Please\u00a0contact us\u00a0for more information. Co-Chairs: Daniela Peterka-Benton, Director, GCHT and Associate Professor, Department of Justice Studies Debra Jones, Adjunct Professor, Department of Justice Studies Members: Tisheka Allen, Victim Services and Compliance Manager, University Police Department Roxanna Ast, Assistant Professor, Department of Social [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1377,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-53","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53"}],"version-history":[{"count":87,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1992,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53\/revisions\/1992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-trafficking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}