IAFN Staff
Home Office Staff
Mailing Address: 6755 Business Parkway, Ste 303, Elkridge, MD 21075 (p) 410-626-7805 Email: info@ForensicNurses.org
Jennifer Pierce-Weeks, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Chief Executive Officer
410-626-7805 ext 107
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Jennifer Pierce-Weeks
Jennifer Pierce-Weeks serves as the Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all programming offered by the Association, including the annual conference and all grant-funded projects and programming. She was responsible for creating the Association’s adult/adolescent and pediatric online SANE trainings and implementing the Online Learning Center. She has served IAFN in various roles including Chief Operations Officer, Education Director, Interim CEO, and Board President. She brings nearly 30 years of nursing experience, focusing on forensic nursing since 1995. Jennifer presents nationally and internationally on a variety of forensic nursing-related topics, including sexual assault and abuse, intimate partner violence, strangulation, child maltreatment and program management and sustainability. In addition, Jennifer has written, edited, and reviewed state-specific protocols and customized protocols for hospitals, journal articles, SARTs, and tribal communities.
Morgan Moeller
Chief Operating Officer
410-626-7805 ext 122
ProfileMorgan Moeller
Morgan Moeller is the Chief Operating Officer at IAFN. Morgan is a gender-based violence expert who brings more than 16 years of progressive nonprofit leadership experience working in local, regional, state and international contexts. For nine years, Morgan led programming at domestic violence and rape crisis centers in Florida and provided training and technical assistance at the state level. In 2015, Morgan was awarded the Distinguished Victim Services Award by the Florida Office of the Attorney General related to her efforts to overhaul sexual assault forensic exam services in Northeast Florida in favor of a survivor-centered approach grounded in best practices. Since 2016, Morgan has primarily worked in the international context, serving in leadership roles with Vital Voices Global Partnership and Survivor Alliance. As an independent consultant, Morgan has worked with clients in the US and abroad, including me too. International, to inform their efforts to advance social justice. Whether collaborating with grassroots activists in West Africa, charting strategic growth for INGOs or advising corporations on trust and safety, Morgan approaches her work through the lens of continuous quality improvement. She is motivated by the challenges inherent in navigating ambiguity, re-imagining failing systems and building cohesion among stakeholders to advance change.
Tammy Bimber, DNP, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P, NYSAFE
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 140
ProfileTammy Bimber
Tammy Bimber is a Forensic Nursing Specialist who facilitates the development and implementation of SANE programs with clinical preceptorship and provides expert guidance to providers of sexual assault services. Tammy has spent over two decades specializing in forensic nursing and emergency medicine and working as a forensic coordinator in various facilities. Tammy serves on various boards and committees to promote best practices and advocate for victims of violence. She has presented at various local, state, and national conferences and has received recognition and awards for her forensic nursing work including the Kim Day Service Award in 2022. Tammy has authored and co-authored journal articles and a chapter in the IAFN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification Review book. Tammy completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, her Master of Science in Nursing from California University of Pennsylvania, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Waynesburg University.
Pam Bruggeman, CMP
Meetings and Events Manager
410-626-7805 ext 101
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Pam Bruggeman, CMP
Pam brings more than 25 years of experience to her role as Meetings and Events Manager. Pam works with the planning committee to organize the conference and manages the logistics for the conference. She also arranges other meetings and events for the Association.
Karen Carroll, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, NY-SAFE
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 125
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Karen Carroll, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, NY-SAFE
Karen serves as a Forensic Nursing Specialist, providing Training and Technical assistance. She has been a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. She is the past Nursing Director of the Forensic Acute Care Team (FACT) in Westchester County, NY, the former Associate Director of the Bronx Sexual Assault Response Team, and the first Coordinator of the Westchester SANE Program. Karen received her training to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in New York City in 1997 and has been nationally certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner of Adult and Adolescent patients since 2002, and Pediatric patients since 2014. She has been a member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses since 1998, and the Past President of the NYS Chapter of the IAFN. She served as a Commissioner on the Forensic Nurse Certification Board and was the recipient of the IAFN Achievement Award in 2004. She has completed over 3000 forensic examinations and frequently provides expert witness testimony in criminal court for prosecutors and defense attorneys. Ms. Carroll has made numerous presentations throughout the United States, Africa, Jordan, and Columbia on the topics of sexual assault, forensic examiner programs and her personal experience as a survivor of marital rape. Karen appears as a mentor in the virtual practicum entitled “Sexual Assault: Clinical and Forensic Management.
Andrea Cavanagh
Senior Project Manager
410-626-7805 ext 108
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Andrea Cavanagh
Andrea has provided administrative support to Association staff and projects since 2011. Since joining the organization full time in 2012, she has supported the Certification program and Educational programs and served as an online learning coordinator. Currently, she coordinates the TeleHealth project. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with a concentration in accounting. After 5 years of accounting/finance experience, she expanded her education to include law enforcement and worked 7 years on the road with some undercover assignments and specialized task force work.
Haley Coalson
Senior Advocacy and Administrative Coordinator
410-626-7805 ext 138
ProfileHaley Coalson
Haley Coalson is the Grant Assistant providing administrative support to project managers and staff. She brings frontline advocacy experience to IAFN, having worked as a community-based victim’s advocate, in varying capacities, for several years. Haley holds a bachelor’s of science degree in criminal justice. As an advocate, she has worked directly alongside Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, advocated for pediatric and adult sexual assault survivors and their families, and created her own training for the trauma-informed interview process to present to law enforcement and other MDT/SART partners, with the goal that all survivors are provided the best team-based care. Haley is passionate about providing trauma-informed care to all survivors and is excited to merge her experience in advocacy and grant management within her role at IAFN.
Megan Crowe, MSN, RNC, SANE-A
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 109
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Megan Crowe
Megan is a Forensic Nursing Specialist, providing Training and Technical assistance to those performing SANE services. She has been a Registered Nurse since 2003 and has focused on Women’s Services throughout her nursing career. Megan completed the SANE Training in 2012 and has performed hundreds of forensic exams. She has worked as a SAFE Program Coordinator, providing education, leadership, and support to forensic nursing staff, has served on community sexual assault response teams, and received the Victim’s Advocate Award for the City of Jacksonville. In 2021, Megan graduated with a Master’s Degree in Forensic Nursing and currently practices as a SANE-A, providing care to patients in her community.
Meghety Foudoulian
Marketing Senior Manager
410-626-7805 ext 114
ProfileMeghety Foudoulian
Meghety recently joined IAFN as the Marketing Manager. She has over 6 years experience in Sales, over 5 years experience in Hospitality Management and 3 years experience in Marketing. She received her Masters in Commerce, specialization in Marketing from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Prior to joining IAFN, Meghety was the Marketing Manager for a luxury architectural lighting manufacturer company.
Brianna Fontenot
Education Coordinator
410-626-7805 ext 134
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Brianna Fontenot
Brianna has joined IAFN as the Education Coordinator where she will meet with existing and new sponsors, with over four years of working experience in nursing associations. Brianna is a graduate of Texas A&M Corpus Christi and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is happy to help with any exhibitor or sponsorship questions.
Margaret M. Glembocki, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP
Education Senior Director
410-626-7805 ext. 133
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Margaret M. Glembocki, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP
Margaret M. Glembocki is currently serving as the Education and Publications Director at IAFN. Additionally, she is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Lawrence Technological University. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Oakland University, her MSN with an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration from Wayne State University, and her BSN from Madonna University and is currently working toward her PhD at Duquesne University with a dissertation focus on intimate partner violence. Dr. Glembocki has extensive experience in academic program development where she has co-developed and implemented a Forensic Nursing program (MSN) as well as developed and granted approval for an Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program (MSN). She is also committed to developing innovative ways to educate nurses focusing on forensic nursing practice. As an acute care nurse practitioner, bringing the role of the forensic nurse to the healthcare system of extreme importance as the need is great for the patients severed in all acute care settings.
Koren Grzelak, RN
Forensic Nursing Specialist
ProfileKoren Grzelak
Koren is a Forensic Nursing Specialist who provides Training and Technical Assistance. She has 18 years of experience in the nursing profession, 12 of those as a Registered Nurse. Koren has specialized in Emergency Nursing, Forensic Nursing, Case Management, and she has served as a Clinical Director and Supervisor in healthcare settings that include Homecare, Inpatient Care, and Outpatient Clinics. In all of her various roles, Koren has always prioritized ensuring the needs of patients are heard and met and acting as a liaison between patients and other healthcare providers.
Chantel Hammond MSN, RN, AFN-C, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing Specialist
ProfileChantel Hammond
Chantel is a Forensic Nursing Specialist, providing Training and Technical assistance to those performing SANE services. She received her Bachelors of Science of Nursing from the University of Michigan and her Masters of Science in Nursing, focusing in Forensic Nursing, from Oakland University. She has dedicated her career to caring for patients impacted by trauma, violence & maltreatment, starting off as a trauma/emergency nurse at Michigan Medicine in 2015. From there, she practiced as a forensic nurse examiner in various roles including bedside and leadership, while caring for pediatric, adolescent & adult sexual assault survivors and survivors of intimate partner violence. She holds a certification as a Pediatric & Adolescent/Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner & Advanced Forensic Nurse Examiner. She specializes in forensic nursing education, IPV/non-fatal strangulation assessment, & health equity, diversity & inclusion.
Gail Hornor, DNP, CPNP, SANE-P
Senior Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 129
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Gail Hornor
Gail Hornor is a pediatric nurse practitioner who worked in a hospital-based child advocacy center for 28 years and coordinated a pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner program in the Emergency Department.
Pamela Holtzinger, DNP, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-BC
Forensic Nursing Director
410-626-7805 ext 139
ProfilePam Bruggeman, CMP
Pam brings more than 25 years of experience to her role as Meetings and Events Manager. Pam works with the planning committee to organize the conference and manages the logistics for the conference. She also arranges other meetings and events for the Association.
Sandy Huntzinger, MSW
SART Project Manager
410-626-7805 ext 137
ProfileSandy Huntzinger
Sandy Huntzinger, MSW is SART Project Manager. She is a long-time advocate in the field of gender-based violence. For over 23 years she has worked in both direct services with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and systems-based advocacy at the local, state and national level. Sandy has worked in domestic violence shelter services as a victim advocate within a prosecutor’s office, providing advocacy and safety planning. From that point she worked for the state domestic violence coalition, creating a statewide training institute, developing policies and protocols for first responders, and training multidisciplinary justice partner audiences throughout the state. For over thirteen years she managed the Ohio Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Forensic Exam program, reimbursing over $5.4 million a year. During this period, Sandy instituted an online reimbursement process, policies related to exams and HIV prophylaxis reimbursement, and coordinated the use of a statewide kit tracking system. Additionally, she managed a multidisciplinary team to train thousands of individuals on sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, strangulation, and developing a multidisciplinary response within a community. Throughout her career, Sandy has learned that when you know better, you do better, and you work better together. This is how we begin making social change.
Sarah Jimenez Valdez
Senior Project Manager
410-626-7805 ext 102
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Sarah Jimenez-Valdez
Sarah has provided support to IAFN since April 2018. She enjoys supporting the organization and colleagues with tasks related to various federally-funded projects, membership and financial affairs. Sarah is dedicated to working for the under-served and thus has dedicated her career to working in the non-profit sector over the last 16 years. Sarah previously worked in the domestic violence field but also has a background women’s health issues. Among Sarah’s skills, are organizational development, in which she’s worked with developing organizational culture and the use of the Enneagram tool.
Dreama Kirby
HR Senior Manager
410-626-7805 ext 116
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Dreama Kirby
Dreama began working with the Association in 2013 on a contract basis as an administrative assistant to the Finance Director before joining the organization as a full time employee in 2014. With over 20 years of human resources and customer service experience she easily transitioned into her current role as the HR Senior Manager.
Kerri Knadle
Grants Coordinator
410-626-7805 ext 116
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Kerri Knadle
Kerri Knadle supports IAFN’s grant-funded projects. She brings 12 years of experience within the association and events industry. She has held association roles in membership, meetings, and corporate alliances. Kerri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Towson University.
Kalen Knight, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, SANE-A
Forensic Nursing Specialist- Education
410-626-7805 ext 141
ProfileKalen Knight
Kalen Knight is the Forensic Nursing Specialist-Education. He has extensive experience in clinical practice and education development from his prior professional nursing experiences, including emergency, trauma, infectious disease, biocontainment/quarantine, nursing education, and forensic nursing. Kalen previously revamped an all-encompassing new graduate ER nurse fellowship program, and coordinated the initiation of a formal hospital-based forensic examiner program that responds and cares for victims and survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and elder abuse. He has a special passion for workplace violence prevention that resulted in the development and coordination of a support program specifically built for colleagues in domestic violence/intimate partner violence situations. Kalen is committed to bringing innovative ideas to forensic nursing and fostering expansion and support for the specialty as a whole. He is a practicing SANE-A at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Neb., a Medicolegal Death Investigator in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and an adjunct lecturer for the Master in Forensic Nursing Program at Oakland University for the Quality, Legal, Matters of Death Course and Clinical.
Apple Montuya
Website and Database Senior Manager
410-626-7805 ext 126
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Apple Montuya
Prior to joining IAFN, Apple Montuya spent most of her career developing IT solutions and administering systems. In IAFN, she leverages experience in web development and project management to manage websites and databases.
Kelsey Morris
Project Manager
410-626-7805 ext 144
ProfileKelsey Morris
Kelsey Morris is a Project Manager. She has extensive experience working with local and Tribal communities and serving as an advocate for individuals within those communities. Kelsey is an enrolled member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in social welfare and is working toward her Master’s degree in human and health services administration.
Angelita Olowu, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing Director
410-626-7805 ext 104
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Angelita Olowu, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Angelita Olowu serves as a Forensic Nursing Director, providing training and technical assistance. She has 12 years of nursing experience, and has practiced as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) since 2010. She received her certification for SANE-A in 2015 and SANE-P in 2016. Within her role as a full-time forensic nurse at Hillcrest Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, OH, Angelita provided education and leadership to the forensic nursing staff, guidance around her patient population to the Hospital, and community education and outreach to various entities including schools, colleges and universities, and others on prevention and caring for those who have experienced trauma of personal violence.
Karen Picht
Finance Coordinator
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Karen Picht
Karen joined IAFN as a Contractor in 2023 and became a valued member of the IAFN Family in 2024. She currently serves as our Finance Coordinator, with her primary responsibility being Accounts Receivable. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. After many years in various leadership roles running supply chains for Medical Device manufacturers, Karen switched gears and decided to broaden her knowledge in the Accounting/Finance field. Karen finds great satisfaction in supporting our IAFN Members and looks forward to continuing her support of our IAFN Community while continuing to expand her knowledge base as well!
Christina Presenti
Membership Director
410-626-7805 ext 120 443-519-2645 (text)
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Christina Presenti
Christina Presenti serves new, existing, and future IAFN members to ensure folks are taking advantage of everything IAFN has to offer including its community, programs, training, and access to experts that IAFN provides. Christina is happy to chat with and answer anyone’s questions about becoming a member and joining the IAFN member community. Call, email, reach out anytime and tell a friend too! Christina has a deep dedication to empowering victims of violence and healthcare providers that care for them. She previously held positions at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, the New Hampshire Coalition of Domestic and Sexual Violence, and Bridges Domestic and Sexual Violence Support, her local crisis center. Christina is a graduate of Assumption College and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Global Studies with minors in Women’s Studies and Economics. She is happy to help with any membership questions or needs!
Kristina Schweikert
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 143
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Kristina Schweikert
Kristina joined IAFN in 2025 as the Certification Coordinator. Prior to joining IAFN, she spent 17 years working in higher education in various roles, such as Registrar and Director of Institutional Research. Kristina has earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management from Tiffin University and a Master of Art in Organizational Leadership from Siena Heights University.
Laci Smith MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-A
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 143
ProfileLaci Smith
Laci is a Forensic Nursing Specialist providing training and technical assistance. She is a certified Pediatric nurse with almost a decade of experience in various settings such as pediatric inpatient acute care, community based sexual assault and child advocacy centers, and in the academic setting. Laci has developed and led multidisciplinary simulation programs in the clinical and academic settings, as well as developing and teaching curricula in Associate and Baccalaureate degree programs. Laci holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from Georgia Southwestern State University. She is a practicing SANE-A at The Lily Pad SANE Center and a Forensic Nurse Educator for the Georgia Forensic Nursing Network. Laci is passionate about providing trauma informed and inclusive care to all patients.
Sarah Tucker
Instructional Designer
410-626-7805 ext 105
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Sarah Tucker
Sarah has been with the Association since 2012 and has served in a variety of roles over that time. She came to IAFN to manage the SANE Sustainability Project and later managed the Tribal Forensic Healthcare Training Project before transitioning to roles as Communications Director, Online Learning Director, and Technology Director. In 2021, she is excited to have turned her focus to instructional design.
Amy Valentine
Online Learning Coordinator
410-626-7805 ext 115
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Amy Valentine
Amy coordinates our Online Learning Center and web-based learning activities. She has supported the certification, education, and membership departments in her time at IAFN and enjoys using her skills to ensure successful training and educational opportunities for our members. Amy brings over 20 years of experience in administration, finance, and customer service. Prior to joining IAFN, she spent 15 years providing administrative support to the Emergency Department and then the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Chenel Vanden Berk, BSFS, JD, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 142
ProfileChenel Vanden Berk
Chenel Vanden Berk is a Forensic Nursing Specialist. She has dedicated her career to forensic nursing for over 13 years and has been actively involved as an IAFN member, having served as the Illinois Chapter president in 2018-2019 and member of its board of directors, 2023-January 2024. As a forensic nurse, Chenel combines her passion for caring for patients who have been victimized with a focus on healthcare, science, and justice. She has actively participated in several multi-disciplinary teams, including the Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. Her commitment to advocating for healthcare equity and inclusion for individuals who have been victimized led her to serve as a member of Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s Healthcare Advisory Council, 2020-2022. Before nursing, Chenel was an attorney who practiced public interest law in Chicago, focusing on families and domestic violence. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University and her Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law.
Cindy Wright
Communications Senior Director
410-626-7805 ext 132
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Cindy Wright
Cindy Wright brings more than 30 years’ experience in nonprofit communications and marketing with a focus on health communications, to her role as Communications Director. Her work has encompassed media relations, writing, public relations, digital marketing including web management, event management, and member affiliate communications. Her work has supported state and federal policy, education, research, philanthropy, and events on the local, regional and national levels. Cindy has been a part of many initiatives for nursing, medical and other care providers; her team manages membership, marketing, web/IT management, and communications. Cindy is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in marketing.