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Our Staff

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Executive Director

Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Trevor Umphress, Executive Director, holds a degree in International Business from Northern Arizona University. After 7 years in commercial construction, he spent 13 years in a CAC, securing financial sustainability through initiatives like the Thrift Shoppe and capital campaign. His leadership at ACFAN has led to landmark legislation and

Trevor Umphress, Executive Director, holds a degree in International Business from Northern Arizona University. After 7 years in commercial construction, he spent 13 years in a CAC, 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, ensuring equal access to care for all victims.

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Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Catherine Doyle, Program Coordinator, holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University and a dual Masters in Health Science and Biostatistics. After working in both the social work and healthcare fields, Catherine served for 5 years in a CAC as their Executive Director.

Our Board of Directors

Board Chair

Board Chair

Board Chair

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 

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 of the Year Award (2019) and Positive Paths East Valley Woman of the Year Award (2020).


Vice Chair

Board Chair

Board Chair

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

Treasurer

Board Chair

Treasurer

Treasurer Melody Lenhardt

Secretary

Secretary

Treasurer

Board Secretary Shelley Ward, Victim Services Administrator for the Mesa Police Department| Mesa Family Advocacy Center

Trustee

Secretary

Trustee

Lisa Andrus

Trustee

Secretary

Trustee

Stacey Sutherland

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Melissa Brickhouse-Thomas


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