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Our Team

Prevent Child Abuse Delaware is powered by a passionate, experienced, and dedicated team committed to protecting children and strengthening families across the state. From executive leadership to program specialists, our staff brings a wealth of expertise, compassion, and real-world experience to everything we do. Together, they design and deliver programs, trainings, and resources that empower families, support professionals, and create safer communities for all Delaware children.

Staff

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Claudine Wiant, JD
Executive Director
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Kellie Turner, M.Ed., School Counselor
Director of Programs
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Dan Sanchez
Director of Advancement & Communications
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Niagia Williams, MSW
Program Coordinator
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Asaiah Beaman Fisher
Statewide Home Visitor Wrap-Around Training Coordinator
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Carly Twilley
Prevention Education Specialist - New Castle County
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Debbie Lehane
Prevention Education Specialist - New Castle County
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Brooke Ophardt, MPA
Prevention Education Specialist - Statewide • Middle School
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Stacy McDevitt
Prevention Education Specialist - Kent County
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Abbey DeSilva
Prevention Education Specialist - Sussex County
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Joyce Webb
Foster Parent Training Specialist
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IECMH Consultants

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Tiffani Brooke
Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
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Board of Directors

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Jane Rattenni
President
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Anitza Guadarrama-Tiernan, MSW
Vice President
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Brian Neild
Treasurer
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Andrea Boyle, NP
Secretary
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General Member

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Stef Bonis, RN
Member
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Ameshia Bucknor
Member
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Nancy A. Crake
Member
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Ric Edevane
Member
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Katherine Giannone-Ebaugh
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Ruth Gilbert
Member
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Michael Jones
Member
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Andy Rim
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State Representative Michael Smith
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Steve Wood, Esq.
Member
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Jacque Varsalona, EdD
Member
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Director Emeritus Members

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Nancy Dietz
Former Board President
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Stephanie Deutsch, MD
Former Board Member
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Steve Hutchison
Former Board Member and Treasurer
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