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About APPA

Staff

APPA is an affiliate of and receives its secretariat services from the Council of State Governments (CSG).

As the voice of the community corrections industry, APPA’s responsibilities are immense.

We have our dedicated staff to thank for carrying out the day-to-day operations, led by Executive Director, Veronica Cunningham.


Our Team

For the work we do serving our members and managing projects, staff responsibilities are divided accordingly between our Administrative and Grants Divisions.

  • Serve APPA membership
  • Plan and conduct training institutes
  • Coordinate onsite and online trainings
  • Produce our quarterly e-Journal, Perspectives
  • Provide a variety of web-based products
  • Disseminate information to the field
  • Secure project funding from various sources, including federal and state government agencies
  • Facilitate projects primarily involving training and technical support for professionals in the field
  • Conduct and/or advise on research and evaluation

Roster:

Veronica Cunningham
Executive Director/CEO
(859) 244-8216
email
Darlene Webb
Director of Operations
(859) 244-8236
email
Mark A. Dyea
Tribal Grants Manager
(859)244-8176
email
Travis Johnson
Grant Program Analyst
(859) 244-8015
email
Gwyn Kaitis
Program Analyst
(859) 244-8056
email
Kimberly Mills
Office Manager and Registration Coordinator
(859) 244-8204
email
Joshua Nelsen, M.A.
Professional Development Manager
(859) 244-8236
email
Star Troutman
Web and Graphic Designer
859-244-8207
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Delores Johnson
Project Coordinator
(859) 244-8240
email
Kylie O'Grady
Training Assistant
(859) 244-8212
email
Abigayle Harris
Instructional Designer
859-244-8097
email
Erin Jaso Longfellow
Events Coordinator
859-244-8107
email
Corrie Ash
Administrative Assistant II
email
Amberly Brislin
Marketing and Communications Manager
859-244-8038
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Stu Gooden
Communications and Membership Specialist
859-244-8039
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