Our team is composed of professionals who work with victims of human trafficking through law enforcement, human services, medical care, crime prevention, faith communities, housing services, and more. With over 250 years of collective experience, we’re proud of the work our team does and our commitment to eradicating exploitation.
Our bookshelves provide continuing education and professional development to our staff, volunteers, and board members along with community partners such as medical, law enforcement, and social services professionals. Thank you for your contribution and support of our team and colleagues.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Pamala Handrow (she/her): Director of Operations of Women’s Resource Center/Bethany Apartments
SENIOR ADVISOR: Karri Hemmig (she/her): Co-Founder of Fight to End Exploitation – Connect with Karri on LinkedIn
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Rachel Harrison (she/her)
PROJECT MANAGER: Teresa Rose (she/her) – Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn
PRESIDENT: Neal Lofy (he/him): Co-Founder of Fight to End Exploitation Connect with Neal on LinkedIn
VICE PRESIDENT: Jeanette Brown (she/her): Executive Director of Safe Haven Racine
TREASURER: James Ruffalo (he/him), Training Development, CNH Industrial – Connect with James on LinkedIn
SECRETARY: Julie Ortiz (she/her) Kenosha County Juvenile Court Intake
Amanda Gain (she/her): Finance Director, North Shore Fire Department – Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn
Melisa Palacios (she/her) Forensic Nurse, Ascension Hospital
Sister Maryann McMahon (she/her) President, Racine Dominicans, The Sisters of St. Dominic
Rachel Cortez RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P (she/her), Ascension Mobile Sexual Assault Treatment Center
Jori Chambers (she/her), Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center
Dr. Domonique Cobb (she/her), Ph.D., Educator, Racine Unified School District, Urban Studies – Connect with Domonique on LinkedIn
Sarah Zupke (she/her), Lieutenant, Racine Police Department, Racine WI
Sister Jean Verber (she/her), Racine Dominicans, The Sisters of St. Dominic, Founding FEE Board Member
Arthel Howell (he/him), Retired Chief of Police, Racine Area Police Department, Wisconsin – Connect with Art Howell on LinkedIn
Sean Marschke (he/him), Retired Chief of Police, Sturtevant Village Police Department, Deputy Executive Director, Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association – Connect with Chief Marschke on LinkedIn
