Program Directors
Regina Coleman Kampa
Director of Finance and Operations
Regina Coleman brings over three decades of experience in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors. With a seasoned career, she has become adept at managing day-to-day operations, overseeing financial matters, handling human resources intricacies, and solving logistical challenges with finesse. Regina’s dedication lies in ensuring the seamless functioning of organizations, making her a reliable and proficient professional in every aspect of her work.
Kathy Gable
Director of Medical Services
Kathy Gable is a registered nurse with a diverse professional background. She graduated from Marymount University. Hospitals include New York Hospital Cornell, Tufts New England Medical Center, Cambridge City Hospital, Massachusetts, and the Meadowlands Covid Hospital in New Jersey. As a pediatric nurse and currently a high school nurse in NYC, Kathy has played a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of her students. In addition, she created and delivered the High School health education curriculum. Her commitment extends beyond the school setting, as she has contributed her nursing expertise to organizations like Tuesday's Children, a 9/11, non profit providing support to those affected by the tragic events and served as a board member for 15 years. Her journey in nursing reflects a calling to make a positive impact on communities in need. Kathy has traveled with Doctors Beyond Borders to help in Nicaragua and several Habitat for Humanity trips. Always willing to answer the call to help in her own community, she courageously volunteered during the height of the pandemic to Covid test, administer Covid vaccinations and work at the Meadowlands Covid Hospital.
Kathy Murphy
Senior Director of Programs
For almost two decades Kathy Murphy was a Senior Program Director at Tuesday’s Children, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting post-trauma growth for the families impacted on September 11, 2001 and subsequently the military Families of the Fallen. She spearheaded a platform of teen service and career guidance programs as well as Project Common Bond, an international program launched in 2008, bringing together young adults worldwide who have experienced loss due to terrorism, military conflict or mass violence. She is a founding member of STOP, Survivors of Trauma Outreach Program which provides peer support and resources to communities impacted by mass violence. Kathy was a valuable source in codifying the organization’s Long Term Healing Model. She is certified as a Grief Educator. Kathy has represented Tuesday’s Children at international conferences. At the invitation from the United Nations CCT, Kathy was a participant in a closed session of leading NGO’s to codify best practices in meeting the needs of victims. Kathy appeared on 60 Minutes for a story about the youth of 9/11 and the healing benefits of helping others through community service. She has spoken on numerous news outlets highlighting Project Common Bond including CNN, NBC and local news programs. Kathy graduated from Providence College with a BA in Social Work.
Lizabeth Zirkle
Director of Women’s World Peace
Lizabeth Zirkle is the co-Founder and Director of Women’s World Peace, U.S. She graduated from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. A military widow herself, she has considerable experience understanding and responding to the in-depth needs of military Gold Star families. Liz holds certificates from Leadership Edge, Psychological First Aid, Grief Educator and Creative Insight Taking the Next Step. She has consulted with the United Nations on issues impacting US and international victims of terrorism and delivered remarks encouraging Member States to work across borders, share best practices, and help victims to connect and support one another.
Communications
Sara Tumulty
Social Media and Marketing Manager
Sara Tumulty is a dedicated Social Media Manager with over 4 years of experience in digital marketing. She graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in English Literature and Media Studies, which laid the foundation for her expertise in content creation, social media strategy, and community engagement.
Her dedication to her work is deeply personal. Sara's father, Lance Tumulty, was tragically killed on September 11, 2001. This loss has fueled her commitment to making a positive impact and honoring his memory through her professional and personal endeavors.
Development
Annie Gergi
Annie brings with her over six years of development experience, having worked with over a dozen small to medium-sized nonprofits to develop strategic plans to grow their fundraising and drive their implementation.
Annie was drawn to the Dignity Beyond Borders mission because her family’s experience in Lebanon has given her insight into the causes and consequences of violent conflict. Bearing witness to the traumatic and devastating impact of war on her loved ones has committed her to invest in practices like Dignity Beyond Borders that enable peace and progress.
Dignity Facilitators
Ashley Bonner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience serving traumatized populations. Ashley is currently a Behavioral Health Care Manager for a large health insurance corporation, where she works closely with children and families who have experienced the foster care system. Ashley is also building a private therapy practice catering to children and families, utilizing play therapy techniques. When she is not working, Ashley enjoys quality time with her family and friends, especially her daughter, who was born in March 2023. Ashley has worked with the Dignity Beyond Borders team since 2019 and looks forward to many more years of togetherness and healing.
Evan Fowler
Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Evan earned his JD/MBA from Washington University in 2014 after graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Morehouse College in 2010. He currently works as a Manager of Strategic Initiatives for Ameren’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department. In his work, he serves as the Chief of Staff and is responsible for helping drive strategy, measuring and analyzing impacts, crafting communications, and more. Evan has worked with the Dignity Beyond Borders team for 12 years. He has held various positions, including facilitating groups to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion work with a focus on dignity. A proud St. Louis native, Evan supports the local community through several civic initiatives. He serves as the Board Chair for the Flance Early Learning Center and on the Finance Committee of The Salvation Army. In addition, Evan previously served as President of the Friends of the Club - a young professionals organization dedicated to supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis and on the executive board of STL Youth Jobs
Laura D. Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Laura D. Gonzalez, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and educator in New York City. She currently works as a Staff Psychologist for Columbia University Counseling and Psychological Services, working with undergraduate and graduate students from across the world. She also runs a small private practice. Originally from a transnational community along the Texas-Mexico border, Laura obtained her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and has worked extensively with survivors of trauma throughout her career. Over the last decade, she has provided psychological evaluations, individual therapy, and group therapy to survivors of war and terrorism, human trafficking, and intimate partner violence—among other forms of trauma. Laura began working with the dignity model seven years ago and is eager to continue promoting dignity through connection and community.
Maya McNamara
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Maya McNamara is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She has worked as a school-based clinician in Boston for the last 12 years, working with adolescents and teens. As well as having her own private therapy practice working with young adults. Maya has utilized the Dignity Model for the last 12 years, helping to develop a curriculum, as well as facilitating groups with teens and young adults from around the world, who have lost family members due to acts of terrorism, war and community violence.
Katie Pultman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Katie Pultman, LCSW, is a dedicated clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience specializing in trauma-focused support for young adults globally. Currently serving as a Program Manager at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, leading a dynamic psychosocial team and overseeing departmental operations. Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those facing challenging circumstances.
Marina Schachnik
Licensed Therapist
Marina is a therapist working with children and adolescents in private practice in Brookline, MA. She holds a BA from Boston University and an MA from Lesley University. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, crisis management, parental guidance, and the management of self-harming behaviors.
Elective Facilitators
Cheyenne Boyce
Peacebuilding Facilitator
Cheyenne Boyce has over 10 years of experience managing and developing educational programming for youth both domestically and globally. She believes in the power of education to help create life-changing opportunities and currently serves as the Manager of Workforce Development Programs at HubSpot. Cheyenne holds a Masters degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University and a Bachelors degree in International Studies from Spelman College. Prior to joining HubSpot, she developed educational and cultural exchange programs to foster mutual understanding between the US and China as the Director of Program Development for the Confucius Institute U.S. Center. Cheyenne was a Fulbright Fellow to Malaysia in 2015 and currently teaches a Cultural Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution course as an adjunct professor at George Washington University.
Trey Carlisle
Music Facilitator
Trey Carlisle aka EMCEE P.O.E.T.R.E.Y is the Program Coordinator for Music In Common (MIC), a music & peace-building nonprofit with a mission to strengthen, empower, and connect communities through the universal language of music. Founded in 2005, MIC's programs bring diverse communities together, empowering them against hate, through facilitated dialogue, collaborative songwriting, multimedia production, and performance. Trey himself is a MIC youth alumnus and his widening leadership role within the organization has resulted in the development of new programs and initiatives such as the Bridge Sessions and The Black Legacy Project, of which he serves as co-director. It's Trey's passion to wage peace and build a world of belonging using music, dance, meditation, and storytelling.
Alex Cromwell
Peacebuilding Facilitator
Alex Cromwell is a peacebuilding facilitator and has been working for over 10 years on conflict resolution and leadership programs including with youth from the Middle East, South and Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and the US. He is also an Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Utah Tech University, where he teaches interdisciplinary research and conflict resolution-focused courses. Alex has conducted research on peace education and peacebuilding in contexts such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Cyprus, and the US, and this work has been published in various academic journals. He has taught at George Washington University, American University, and George Mason, where he received his PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution.
Ashley Ervin
Dance Facilitator
Ashley is a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist (DMT), Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), and professional dancer. She earned a bachelor’s of fine arts in dance and a minor in psychology from George Mason University and received a master’s of science indance/movement therapy at Pratt Institute. She currently works as a DMT at Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center, providing psychotherapeutic interventions to infants, adolescents, young adults, and families with complex medical challenges. Ashley has performed with various professional companies including Treehouse Shakers and Kaley Pruitt Dance to name a few. Ashley’s passion for movement and healing has led her on a path to helping others. She believes that trusting the process, meeting people where they are, holding space, and encouraging all forms of expression will create the foundation needed for exploration, discovery, and understanding.
Alby Gyimah-Boadi
Art Facilitator
Alby Gyimah-Boadi, MA, LCPC, ATR-BC, is a Board Certified Art therapist who graduated from the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy program. She currently works at Tracy’s Kids at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC on the oncology hematology unit as well as in private practice in Kensington, MD with Mosaic Therapy Services. She has significant experience in community-based, school and medical settings and with a broad range of needs including traumatic brain injuries, autism spectrum disorder, medical diagnoses, anxiety, mood symptoms such as depression and sadness, grief and loss, stressful life transitions, and trauma-related issues. She has an interest in working with mainly children/adolescents/young adults long term and an interest in overseas art therapy projects.
Myra Sack
Sports Facilitator
Myra Sack graduated with a B.A in government and All-American Honors in 2010 from Dartmouth College, where she captained the women’s varsity soccer team. She earned a post-graduate Lombard Fellowship in Granada, Nicaragua with Soccer Without Borders. Following her lifelong passion for sports and social justice, Myra joined SquashBusters, Inc., in Boston in 2013, serving as their Chief Program and Strategy Officer. Myra has an MBA in Social Impact from Boston University and is trained as a Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care provider by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore. She serves on the Board of the Courageous Parents Network and is the Founder of E-Motion, Inc., a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure community is a right for all grieving people. A writer, coach, and activist, Myra and her husband Matt, live in Jamaica Plain, MA with their second daughter, Kaia, and son Ezra. Myra's oldest daughter, Havi, passed away on January 20, 2021 of Tay-Sachs disease.
Brandon Clark Sun
Drama Facilitator
Brandon Clark Sun, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, carries extensive experience in guiding transformative initiatives across adult, child, and adolescent acute care settings. His expertise beautifully blends with a rich artistic background rooted in theatre arts to support his initiatives as a Drama Therapist. Brandon is deeply committed to nurturing creative engagement and providing comprehensive support to various communities. His passion for innovation drives him to explore holistic therapeutic approaches that harness the arts' transformative power within medical settings and organizational structures. Through thoughtful leadership, Brandon has contributed to redefining care standards, aiming to enhance quality while fostering empowerment on individuals' paths toward healing and personal growth.
Jessica Murphy
Head Group Leader
Jessica is originally from New York City and lost her father in the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. She joined the Project Common Bond community as a participant in 2013 and was deeply inspired by the experience. She returned to the program as a group leader in 2019 and 2022 and was co-head group leader in 2023. She is passionate about DBB's mission to empower youth who have experienced loss to build a better future and to promote dignity, empathy and respect.Jessica has a BA in International Development and Middle East Studies and is currently pursuing a combined MD/MPH degree at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, with a focus on global health. Jessica is also involved with September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, an organization founded by family members of 9/11 victims who advocate for nonviolent alternatives to war. By acknowledging our common experience with people affected by violence around the globe, the group aims to create a safer and more peaceful world for everyone.
Rob Pycior
Head Group Leaders
Rob Pycior's father, Joseph J Pycior Jr, was killed in the September 11th 2001 attacks while working at the Pentagon. Rob was 8 years old at the time and has spent the last 20+ years receiving and now providing services for grieving children, especially those impacted by trauma5ic loss and conflict. His own experience in the tumultuous aftermath of September 11th put him on a path of service to others. He hopes to make positive changes for younger generations impacted by conflict and traumatic loss. For the last decade he has been involved with multiple non-profits that facilitate grief related programming for children and teens. His day job reinforces his beliefs as a school social worker in Readington New Jersey, close to home with his wife and daughter.