Arizona Child & Family Advocacy Network: Creating Lasting Change

Trevor Umphress, Executive Director, holds a degree in International Business from Northern Arizona University. After 7 years in commercial construction, he spent 13 years at Amberly’s Place, securing financial sustainability through initiatives like the Thrift Shoppe and capital campaign. His leadership at ACFAN has led to landmark legislation and a growing fund that supports centers statewide, e

Shefali Gandhi, Psy.D.  Licensed Psychologist in Arizona specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual and physical abuse, PTSD, attachment issues, and disruptive behavior disorders.  Dr. Gandhi is trained in TF-CBT, play therapy, EMDR, theraplay, and provides clinical supervision and school-based psychological consultation. Her work is driven by a passion for helping childr

Jessica Nicely, a survivor of child abuse, founded Winged Hope Family Advocacy Foundation in 2013, serving over 60,000 people across Arizona. She has been a spokesperson for Prevent Child Abuse America, a speaker for the Arizona ACE Consortium, and a volunteer on the Arizona Foster Care Review Board. Jessica is a published author, former Miss Arizona USA, and recipient of the Beth McDonald Woman o

Vice Chair Suzanne Clarke, Executive Director Kingman Aid to Abused People (KAAP)

Board Secretary Shelley Ward