Ben Bartholomew Expertise: Systems Analysis & Development, Graphic Design, Photography, E-Commerce, Marketing and Technology Brief Biography: Ben began his career as a freelance photographer and designer in 2000 while still attending junior high school. Since then, Ben has become a self-taught expert in many web technologies including PHP, Flash, MySQL, Apache, and more importantly how to channel them towards acheiving a greater goal. In 2007, Ben held a position as an Account Manager at Horizon West Mangagement, Utah's leading escrow auditing firm, where he audited approximately $1 billion in escrow transactions. Near the end of 2007, Ben left Horizon West Management to better focus on his studies at the University of Utah and eventually to organize Rising Rain Studios LLC. Since starting the company in 2007, the company has managed to experience over a 400% annual revenue growth rate despite a slow economy and competitive industry. Read the Full Biography . . .

David L. Cole, M.A., C.A.D.C. Expertise: Collaboration, Planning, and Implementation of state systems, Legislative initiatives Brief Biography: David L. Cole is a Senior Management Consultant with Cole & Associates in Lexington, Kentucky. Cole & Associates specializes in the collaboration, planning, and implementation of state systems and legislative initiatives dealing with the prevention and treatment of crime, violence, and substance abuse. Mr. Cole has been involved in the development and operations of local, regional, state, and national programs since 1969. Read the Full Biography . . .

Kimberly J. Dalferes Expertise: Public policy, systems reform, crime prevention, government relations, resource development, grant writing, and coalition building Brief Biography: Kim has been involved in public policy and systems reform, especially in the juvenile and criminal justice fields, for over twenty years. Currently Kim is a Principal Partner with Dalferes Enterprises, Inc., a project management and public policy consulting firm that she owns with her husband Greg. Her publications include Mobilizing the Nation to Prevent Crime, Violence and Drug Abuse (CPCA annual report, NCPC, 2005 and 2006), Prevention Can Be a Priority in the Midst of Fiscal Calamity (Topics in Crime Prevention series, NCPC, September 2003) and What About Girls? (with Ellen Shields-Fletcher, OJJDP Fact Sheet #84, September 1998). Read the Full Biography . . .

Robert Dey Expertise: Drug and Crime Prevention Brief Biography: Robert Dey retired from federal law enforcement following a 32 year career with the Drug Enforcement Administration. During his career he served in several locations including an assignment at DEA headquarters where he directed DEA's Demand Reduction Program. In that assignment, he initiated drug and crime prevention programs for community and governmental leaders, organized training for educators and administrators in drug prevention and represented DEA on Capitol Hill as a member of the Office of Congressional Affairs. Read the Full Biography . . .

Mrs. Jessica Drake Expertise: Fundraising, Research, and Development Brief Biography: Mrs. Drake has worked in the non-profit sector for the last 6 years. She has experience in crisis counseling and helping patients with Alzheimer's, mental illness and substance abuse problems. She also retains skills in healthcare, billing and research. Over the last several years she has worked in early childhood education helping young children grow and providing them with a healthy stable environment. Read the Full Biography . . .

Carley Frohling Expertise: Program Initiation and Integration. Fund Development. Community Organizing and Partnership Development Brief Biography: Carley Frohling has over 17 years of experience ranging from business management, systems development, community organizing, to strategic program advancement. Carley served in a variety of leadership roles with two large Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies. Her primary focus was to develop community resources in order to build and sustain mentoring programs for children living in at-risk circumstances including those with incarcerated parents. Read the Full Biography . . .

Darryl A. Jones, Sr. Expertise: Crime Prevention Brief Biography: Prior to coming to Communities In Schools, Mr. Jones served for five years as the Vice President of the National Crime Prevention Council. In that capacity, he oversaw the 4500-member Crime Prevention Coalition of America, the Training and Technical Assistance department, Children and Youth programs, Community Outreach, and all Law Enforcement programs. He managed a staff of 30 and an annual budget of nearly $10 million. A retired police officer, Mr. Jones has been a keynote speaker and lead facilitator for regional and national law enforcement organizations, including the U.S. Department of Justice. Read the Full Biography . . .

Elizabeth Mattfeld, M.S. Expertise: Public health, prevention, statistics, research methodology, psychological theory, program evaluation and systems coordination Brief Biography: Elizabeth Mattfeld, M.S., in Community Psychology, has nearly twenty years of experience in the public health and prevention fields. She has coursework, training, and experience in statistics, research methodology, and psychological theory. Ms. Mattfeld's strength lies in program evaluation and systems coordination. Her experience includes the tracking and analysis of school-based alcohol and substance abuse programs implemented using safe and drug free schools funding in the state of New York. Read the Full Biography . . .

Amy E. Prenda Expertise: Legal Research Brief Biography: Amy Prenda, J.D., is a Research Manager with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center for the Judicial Structure and Administration Task Force. Prior to joining the PPC in April of 2007, Amy served as Director of Legal Research and Analysis for Kissel/E&S Associates, Legal Counsel of the Nebraska Legislature's Appropriations and Judiciary Committees, and Executive Director of Lancaster County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program. Read the Full Biography . . .

Dan Soliday, MBA Expertise: Organizational Capacity Assessment and Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational Turn Around, Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Board Development, Facilitation, Faith Based and Community Partnerships, International Development, PEPFAR and Global HIVAIDS, Global Poverty and Youth Development Content Knowledge: International Development, International HIV/AIDS and Health Programs, Methamphetamine, Youth Development, Poverty Reduction Brief Biography: Dan has more than 15 years of successful political advocacy and strategic and visionary leadership resulting in innovative programs that strengthen youth, prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and address the root causes of poverty. He has earned an MBA from a national ranked business school and has successfully led the turn-around of two non-profit organizations, raising more than $22 million dollars, tripling the size of one and growing the other to nearly 10 times its original size. Read the Full Biography . . .

Chris Stoughton Expertise: Policy Analysis and Government Relations Brief Biography: Chris Stoughton has over ten years experience in government relations and policy analysis at the international, national, and state levels. Chris specializes in public health and safety, criminal justice, foreign aid, and substance abuse. Chris was the Policy Analyst and Media Relations Manager for the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) where he managed PIRE's media relations, government relations and legislative analysis. Read the Full Biography . . .

Judy Yu Expertise: Marketing, Public Relations, Communications Brief Biography: Ms. Yu has a multi-faceted background in business and education having worked for Eli Lilly and Schering-Plough in research, finance, and sales. She lived and worked in Asia for several years as a marketing consultant for Investec Taiwan Ltd. (now Coopers & Lybrand) in Taipei, started a graphics design firm, and represented San Francisco-based design company Landor Associates. Most recently she has worked in marketing and communications in the higher education system of Washington State and with her PR firm AsiaNet Marketing. Read the Full Biography . . .