Apr 20, 2021 | Edwin Raymond Bio
Edwin Raymond is a child of Haitian immigrants, born, raised, and currently still residing in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. He joined the New York City Police Department in 2008 to work from the inside to remedy some of the injustices he faced as a young man....
Apr 20, 2021 | Melanie Funchess Bio
Ms. Melanie Funchess has served as an advocate for children, youth, and families for over two decades. She is currently the CEO and Principal at Ubuntu Village Works LLC. An organization dedicated to creating culturally responsive community-driven healing and wellness...
Apr 20, 2021 | Lovely Warren Bio
Lovely Ann Warren was sworn in as Mayor of Rochester, New York on January 1, 2014, making her the city’s first female and youngest mayor in modern times. In 2017, she was re-elected to a second, four-year term. Mayor Warren’s administrative agenda is focused on job...
Apr 20, 2021 | Joe Smarro Bio
Joe Smarro is a decorated combat veteran from the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served two tours to Afghanistan and Iraq with the 1st Battalion 4th Marines. In 2005 he joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), where he became one of the original...
Apr 20, 2021 | Ernie Stevens
Ernest Stevens, who served as a police officer for over 28 years, recently retired from the San Antonio Police Department, where he served for 25 1/2 years. Stevens was the founding member of the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit. He holds a bachelor’s...
Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized, Workforce Development
Announcing an Exciting Volunteer Opportunity! Workforce Development Advisory Committee is Expanding its Membership If you are a credentialed Family Peer Advocate looking for an opportunity to support the development of the FPA workforce, we hope you read the letter...