Our team powers our mission and vision in extraordinary ways. Without their boundless energy, unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and profound love for families, we wouldn’t achieve anything.
Meet our advisory team and board of directors, and learn more about the people behind our organization.
Advisory Team
Our global advisory team is a dynamic and diverse network of individuals united by a common purpose — to combat parental abuse and champion family preservation on a worldwide scale.
Spanning continents and cultures, our team includes dedicated professionals, tireless advocates, and passionate volunteers, each contributing their unique expertise and experiences to our shared mission.
Aimee Apigian, MD, MS, MPH
Medical Trauma Advisor
Micah Khan
Business, Nonprofit & Government Advisor
Claudia Ovalles
Girls & Women, Veterans Advisor
Micah Khan, Jr.
Youth and Family Advisor
Erin Pizzey, CBE
Founder Refuge – Emeritus Advisor
Sean Kullman
Boys & Men Advisor
Carl Roberts
Advocate and Nonprofit Advisor
Board of Directors
The Board provides oversight of our programs and the organization’s financial health. As dedicated volunteers, they are an essential part of our leadership team and our efforts to responsibly raise funds and awareness.
Julie Schwab JD, CFM
Chairwoman and Executive Director
John Stenner Hamel, Jr.
President
David Kalen
Treasurer
Dr. Mimi Mintzer
Secretary
Janis James, MBE
United Kingdom Advisor
James D. Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, CFT
Clinical Advisor on Emotional Support, Trauma/Addictions/CPTSD/Interventions/Behavioral Health Services