Board & Governance Announcement
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — December 17, 2025 — The Family Preservation Alliance today highlights a significant governance milestone announced by the STAR Network Foundation, following its recent Board meeting in Fort Lauderdale. The Foundation formally ratified new members of its Board of Directors and approved key leadership and governance actions designed to strengthen oversight, accountability, and responsible global growth.
These actions position STAR Network Foundation to scale trauma-informed mental-health education, peer-led recovery, and international support initiatives at a time when families and communities worldwide are facing unprecedented levels of trauma, disconnection, and mental-health strain.
Board Ratifications
The STAR Network Foundation Board formally ratified the following Directors:
- Carey Sipp, nationally recognized leader in the ACEs and trauma-informed movement and contributor to PACEs Connection
- John S. Hamel, Jr., executive leader and global mental-health advocate
- Dr. Antonio DeFelippo, physician specializing in whole-person health, prevention, and trauma-informed care
Leadership & Governance Appointments
The Board also approved the following leadership and governance appointments:
- Rose Biedron, Founder of House Calls, appointed Board Secretary
- John S. Hamel, Jr., approved as Vice Chairman of the Board
In addition, the Board accepted the Foundation’s Financial and Oversight Reports presented by Joe DeAngelo, Treasurer, former Chairman, President, and CEO of HD Supply Holdings, Inc., and former Executive Vice President at The Home Depot, whose extensive fiduciary and governance expertise further strengthens the Foundation’s financial stewardship and compliance framework.
Leadership Statements
“These actions reflect the level of governance and leadership required to meet the urgency of the global mental-health crisis,” said Dr. Jamie Huysman, Executive Director and Founder of STAR Network Foundation. “Each leader brings essential expertise that enables us to scale trauma-informed recovery responsibly and with integrity.”
“Strong governance is essential to delivering safe, scalable, and trauma-informed recovery at a global level,” said John S. Hamel, Jr., President of the Family Preservation Alliance and Vice Chairman of the STAR Network Foundation. “This Board brings together fiduciary discipline, professional expertise, and lived experience—ensuring that growth remains accountable to the individuals, families, and communities we serve.”
Shared Commitment to Trauma-Informed Systems
The Family Preservation Alliance recognizes this governance advancement as a critical step in building trauma-informed systems that protect children, strengthen families, and support long-term healing. Effective board leadership and responsible oversight are foundational to ensuring that nonprofit organizations can expand access to recovery while maintaining trust, transparency, and mission integrity.
About the STAR Network Foundation
The STAR Network Foundation is an international nonprofit advancing trauma-informed mental-health awareness and recovery through education, peer-led support, and global initiatives. At the heart of its work is TAR Anon®, a global fellowship offering free, peer-led meetings five days a week for individuals healing from trauma rooted in toxic abusive relationships, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and attachment injury.
About the Family Preservation Alliance
The Family Preservation Alliance is a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit dedicated to protecting children’s rights to safe, meaningful relationships with both parents and extended family whenever appropriate. The Alliance advances trauma-informed family policy, public education, and advocacy to reduce emotional harm and promote child-centered reform across family systems.
Media Contact
Dr. Jamie Huysman
Executive Director & Founder, STAR Network Foundation
📧 Email: Drjamie@starnetwork.org
📞 Phone: 001-305-303-4000
🌐 Website: starnetwork.org
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