CELEBRATING 23 YEARS!


ACADEMY FACULTY & STAFF

Dr. Debra L. Stanley
Executive Director

dstanley@ubalt.edu


Anne Marie Milun

Program Manager
alitecky@ubalt.edu


Cherie Peay

Program Coordinator

cpeay@ubalt.edu


Nicole Feldhaus
Technician
nfeldhauslitecky@ubalt.edu


Linda Dionne

Program Coordinator 

ldionne@ubalt.edu  


 Debbie Bradley
Certification Coordinator
dbradley@ubalt.edu


Faculty:


David R. Thomas

law.thomas.dog@gmail.com


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:


  1. To build a network for victim service providers.
  2. To establish a mentoring program for Association members, to include victim service providers new to the field as well as seasoned providers.
  3. To assist with identification of training needs at both the basic and advanced levels.
  4. To expand and enhance the level of professionalism within the victim services field.
  5. 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

Michelle Lee

Shardal Rose


*2 open seats


                                           2026 SPECIAL SOCIAL EVENTS COMING UP
                                                          Alumni Are Invited!


Roper Academy Winter Class of 2026 | February 22–27
Location: Bon Secour Retreat & Conference Center, Marriottsville, Maryland

                                                            
        We look forward to reconnecting and catching up with our alumni community.

🌟 Sunday Welcome Reception                          Sunday, February 22 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Join us as we warmly welcome the Winter Class of 2026 and reconnect with fellow members of the Roper Academy community. 

If you plan to attend,

please contact Jalen Williams at Jalen.Williams@baltimorepolice.org

and please bring a store-purchased snack or bakery item to share with others.

🎓Graduation Ceremony                                        Friday, February 27 | 12:30–2:30 PM
                                         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.Type your paragraph here.


2026 RAAA Board Meetings (Virtual)
All Alumni Welcome!

Next Meeting: February 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: open 
Members: Denise Marcell Camp, 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