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Senior Leadership Team

Sarah Gibbons, LSW, MSS, MLSP

Executive Director

Jovanni Velez

Program Director/ Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

Tyhesha Johnson

Administrative Director of Treatment Services

Dale Morgan

Operations Director

Blaire Jamison, M.S.

Director of Prevention Services

Joy Tartar

Financial Officer

Operations Team

Stephanie Scroggins

Operations Assistant

Angeline McGonigle-Mellace

Executive Assistant

Amanda Rauenzahn

Operations and Special Events Coordinator

Therapy Team

Scott Cohen, MSW, LCSW

Clinical Manager

Patricia Obilo-Azandegbe, MED, LPC

Therapist

Alice Hasbrouch, PsyD

Group Leader

Laura Lowman, LCSW, RPT

Therapist

Children's Advocacy Center Team

Hannah Fitzgerald

Forensic Interviewer

Madelyn Madary

Intake Coordinator

Sarah Hofgesang

Family Advocate

Javai Green

Family Advocate & Forensic Interviewer

Veronica Richards

Family Advocate

Brianna Tyler

Intake & Evening Reception Coordinator

Chrissy Rufo

Anti-Trafficking Advocate

Emily Urso

Anti-Trafficking Program Manager

Project DelcoHART Team

Jessica Andrade

Community Liaison Case Manager

Victoria Kamara, MS MFT

Child and Family Clinician

Leah Okunoye

Child and Family Clinician

About Sarah Gibbons

Sarah leads Family Support Line under the direction of the Board of Directors with the goal of advancing the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. Along with the program directors, she ensures that the highest quality of service is provided to children and families served by Family Support Line.  An experienced nonprofit leader with a wealth of experience in strategic planning, community engagement, program management, and partnership building, Sarah began serving as Executive Director in 2019. She works with the Board to maintain proper accountability of the organization, adherence to all regulations, and good stewardship. Sarah likes to curl up with a good book in hand, with her dog and cat cozy beside her.

About Jovanni Velez

Jovanni works under the direction of the Program Director and conducts Forensic Interviews and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team. She is Spanish speaking and has been trained in National Child Advocacy Center (NCAC) protocol that provides a trauma informed approach in Forensic Interviewing.

About Tyhesha Johnson

Ty joined Family Support Line in January 2020. She started as a Receptionist, but has been promoted multiple times in her tenure.  She has moved to Operations Assistant, Family Advocate, Anti-Trafficking Program Manager, and is currently Clinical Case Manager. Ty earned her BA in Counseling Psychology at Delaware Valley University. Prior to working at Family Support Line, she has worked as an Operations Administrator, Workforce Management Supervisor and Regional Customer Service Manager. She enjoys supporting the children and families we serve at Family Support Line. Ty is enthusiastic about personal growth and uplifting others. When not working, she enjoys traveling, loves spending time with family and friends, reading, and dancing.

About Dale Morgan

Dale is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s internal operations and functions. She provides key support to the organization and its staff. Dale oversees facilities and equipment, makes sure the agency meets grant requirements, manages human resources, and ensures compliance with all standards, rules, and regulations.

About Stephanie Scroggins

One of the most rewarding responsibilities of the Operations Assistant is to set the tone in the reception area for the children and families who come in. While in our center Stephanie tries to change the environment, if just for a short time, and ensure the families have a positive experience while visiting us.

 

After 46 years of employment with AT&T, the majority in Management, Stephanie‘s experience, and training as a manager have helped to develop her people and communication skills. In addition, being a mother and grandmother has enabled her to communicate, listen and understand a 3-year-old child, a 30-year-old parent, or a 65-year-old grandmother.

 

Quite often children come in scared, not sure what to expect, and when their time with us has ended, they don’t want to leave. Steph said “One of the funniest comments was when a child once asked his mom ‘Can I have my birthday party here.’” Another memorable moment was when a child who was very quiet at first, a little scared and unsure with not knowing what to expect asked Stephanie “Can I have a hug?” before leaving the office.

 

After turning down her first job offer to work in Washington, DC at The US Justice Department. she ended up at AT&T for 46 years. Stephanie attended Temple University while working towards her BA in Business and received her Management and Sales training through the AT&T School of Business. After retirement she resumed her education at The University of Phoenix, focusing on one of her passions, Ancient History. Stephanie loves to paint, make cards, and stay totally up on what’s going on in the world of technology, is an Apple Fangirl, a Laura Craft gamer, loves Science Fiction movies, and is a Trekkie.

 

Working in Social Services was never on Stephanie’s radar, but when she looks back over her life, she feels this is exactly where she is supposed to be.

About Patricia Obilo-Azandegbe

Patricia Obilo-Azandegbe is a Licensed Practitioner of Counseling (LPC) who graduated with her Master’s degree from Temple University. Patricia has over 6 years of experience working with children and families in various outpatient settings and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She joined the FSL team in 2019 and has been providing trauma therapy to the child survivors of sexual abuse population that we serve. 

About Hannah Fitzgerald

 

Hannah has a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from West Chester University. Throughout her time in college, Hannah worked in classrooms and daycare settings through the YMCA non-profit organization. Hannah went on to work as a county caseworker for Delaware County Children and Youth Services where she responded to and assessed reports of child abuse and neglect. She later served as a family advocate at the CAC where she was able to support and advocate for families referred to the Child Advocacy Center.

 

As a family advocate, she provided advocacy services by meeting with non-offending caregivers to provide information on the interview process, referrals for medical and counseling services, and education on the judicial system. She was able to support families through the entire process. Hannah held this position for three years prior to transitioning to her current role as a forensic interviewer.

 

Hannah has years of experience working with children and a passion for social justice. Hannah has a love for animals and Philadelphia sports and likes to spend her time at the beach or with friends.

About Madelyn Madary

Madelyn opens cases and schedules forensic interviews for children when requested by a team member. She is usually the first point of contact with the family, making it important for her to address their concerns, answer their questions, and reassure them that bringing their child in for a forensic interview is in the child’s best interest. Madelyn is fluent in Spanish and serves as an interpreter between the family and the various team members when Spanish-speaking families bring their children in for a forensic interview. Madelyn enjoys spending time with her family and friends and hunting for treasures at various flea markets or watching a good movie with her dog Gracie by her side.

About Javai Green

 

Javai Green serves as a Family Advocate for Family Support Line. She has a BA in Sociology from California University of PA. Javai has experience working in the fields of mental health, corrections, and advocacy. She has worked with both children and adults in different spaces in the community and her passion is serving families and connecting them with resources. Javai enjoys traveling, exercising, and trying new restaurants.

About Brianna Tyler

Brianna joined Family Support Line in 2023 after graduating from Boston University with a BA in Psychology and a certification in Criminal Justice. She opens, schedules, and coordinates forensic interviews for the children. Once a case is opened, Brianna coordinates with families, law enforcement, and Children and Youth Services to schedule and transport the children for their interview.

 

She is also responsible for intaking children and their families in the reception area for their interview – assuring that they feel comfortable in an unfamiliar environment. Once families arrive, Brianna ensures that the children are both entertained and relaxed by distributing coloring books, and toys, or playing one of the children’s favorite movies on the TV. She is committed to providing a safe and encouraging environment for children that have suffered abuse and trauma.

 

Brianna is more than happy to answer any of the family’s questions regarding the interview process and their visit to our facility. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and taking care of her 2 guinea pigs and pet snake.

About Chrissy Rufo

Chrissy joined Family Support Line after completing her Master’s Degree in Forensic Behavioral Health at Concordia University. During her studies, she was fortunate enough to be invited to attend the International Scholar Laureate Delegation in South Africa, which provided many unique first-hand experiences and an inside look into different cultures and various systems of care. Before coming to Family Support Line, Chrissy was a registered behavior tech at BrightBloom Centers, working closely with children diagnosed with autism, as well as children with other learning and developmental disabilities. She also worked at Maryland’s Youth Challenge Academy, a program geared towards offering at-risk youth support, hope, and structure while providing academic, job skills, and life skills training.

 

Chrissy has a passion for helping others and strives to provide a voice for those who may feel that they do not have one. She is dedicated to combatting human trafficking through advocacy, education, and empowerment. She understands and values the importance of collaboration to drive system changes.

 

In her free time, you could find Chrissy spending time outside with her two rescue dogs, going to the beach, or reading. She loves to travel and will take any opportunity to plan a trip to somewhere new or exciting, whether it be a flight or car ride away!

About Emily Urso

 
Emily leads the Anti-Human Trafficking Department at the Children’s Advocacy Center, where she oversees and manages the department’s day-to-day functions, provides leadership and supervision to the CAC’s advocates, and ensures the highest quality of trauma-informed care is provided to all children and teens served by Family Support Line.
 
Emily is a passionate and devoted professional with experience working as an advocate, case manager, and counselor for victims of various violent crimes, including sexual abuse and human trafficking. She began serving as the Task Force Coordinator for Delaware County’s Multidisciplinary Anti-Human Trafficking Team (MATT) in 2023. Alongside a team of dedicated professionals, Emily works to develop policies and protocols for a county-wide response to identifying and serving victims of human trafficking, build relationships with community partners, and provide outreach and education about human trafficking. When she’s not working, Emily can be found cooking, baking, or taking on a new “DIY” project!
 

About Alice Hasbrouck

Alice is co-leader of NOP support group. She has worked with FSL in this role since she was a doctoral level intern in 2005. Alice’s undergraduate degree is in human development, and early childhood education and she works as a school psychologist for Early Intervention.