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Experts

Experience matters when it comes to protecting your organization.

Praesidium’s experts hold advanced degrees and credentials in psychology, social work, cultural anthropology, law, public policy, private investigation, adult learning, e-Learning technology, and computer programming and bring unparalleled knowledge, experience, and field work to your organization’s abuse prevention efforts. Collectively, our team has written books, published dozens of professional papers, produced educational curriculum, and delivered workshops and seminars across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Email Praesidium@PraesidiumInc.com to request more information or to arrange a speaker for your next leadership meeting, workshop, training, or webinar.

Aaron Lundberg, LMSW
President and CEO
Aaron Lundberg works with leadership of large-scale human service organizations across the United States to develop, implement, and monitor abuse prevention policies and training programs. He supervises Praesidium’s team of Account Managers and has trained thousands of direct care workers, supervisors, administrators, and parents in preventing the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington, Lundberg has conducted extensive research in the etiology, scope, and prevention of abuse in residential treatment centers.

 

Britt Darwin-Looney, JD
Vice President of Youth Development Services
Britt Darwin-Looney manages Praesidium’s youth development clients nationwide, including fitness centers, parks and recreation, resorts, camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, and YMCAs. She also conducts trainings, incident investigations, and risk assessments and serves as a youth safety advocate on the Texas Youth Camp Advisory Committee. Before joining Praesidium, Darwin-Looney worked with underprivileged youths as a court-appointed attorney and special advocate. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas Christian University and has a juris doctorate from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.

Christy Schiller

Christy Schiller, MA
Vice President of Religious Services
Christy Schiller directs Praesidium’s national accreditation program for Catholic men’s religious orders and congregations. She consults with over 150 institutes to ensure their implementation of the most up-to-date prevention, response, and supervision standards in the nation. She also oversees the implementation of Praesidium’s safe environment programs in over 20 Catholic dioceses in the United States and Canada. Schiller is a former litigation research analyst and has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from The University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree in medical anthropology from Southern Methodist University, and completed doctoral coursework in the field of medical anthropology.

Candace Collins

Candace Collins, JD
Director of Higher Education
Candace Collins works with a variety of clients to assess risk, investigate incidents, and train organizations in abuse prevention.  She also oversees Praesidium’s work with higher education institutions across the nation. Prior to joining Praesidium, Candace practiced law for more than ten years, focusing on insurance and corporate defense.  She also served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas.  With an emphasis in consumer and elder protection, Candace prosecuted abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities and group homes.  Candace graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with a degree in business management and obtained a juris doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now part of the Texas A&M University System).

Mike Riley

Mike Riley, MSW, MBA, LPC
Director
Riley currently works on Praesidium’s Religious Accreditation team, helping Catholic religious orders ensure they have implemented the most up-to-date prevention, response, and supervision standards across the country. Mr. Riley has been conducting investigations of sexual abuse and professional misconduct since 2007. Mr. Riley has a master’s degree in social work from Boston University, a master’s degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Arlington, and more than 20 years of experience in social service, much of which has been spent assessing and treating childhood victims of sexual abuse. In addition to his work with Praesidium, Mr. Riley has taught social work policy at the university level.

Ory Tucker
Director of Background Screening Services
Ory Tucker works with a variety of clients to establish and maintain background screening protocol within their organizations. Ms. Tucker also oversees the background screening department at Praesidium with an emphasis on compliance. Prior to joining Praesidium, Ms. Tucker worked within the employment and drug screening industry for ten years focusing on compliance and client experience.  Ms. Tucker has worked closely with clients in a myriad of industries but specializes in background screening for religious non-profit organizations and tribal gaming licensing.  Ms. Tucker graduated cum laude from California Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice.

Rachel Raidenkov, MA
Director of Learning and Development
Rachel Raidenkov oversees the support of the Armatus® Learn to Protect System and guides its future enhancements and capabilities. This includes training and advising client administrators, providing technical support to end users, and working to improve the overall processes that support the successful delivery of courses and a positive user experience. Prior to joining Praesidium, Raidenkov has taught at the collegiate level and managed LMS systems for large university systems. Raidenkov obtained a bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in linguistics from the University of North Texas.

Scott Fulbright

Scott Fulbright
Director, Technology Services
Scott Fulbright leads the IT team at Praesidium. Fulbright is responsible for maintaining Praesidium’s online training database as well as implementing new technologies along with the training department. He has helped to increase productivity with the addition of several developers and larger servers. Before joining Praesidium, Fulbright worked for an electric company as the lead developer to build a system that would forecast potential sales for the marketing and sales department. He also worked for IBM, creating a proof concept for a POS for the postal service. He has many years of experience in a large variety of technologies. Fulbright earned both his bachelor’s and his master’s degree in computer science from Baylor University.

Angelique Dale

Angelique Dale, JD
Account Manager, Schools
Angelique Dale manages Praesidium’s work with schools and other educational organizations, including leading training workshops and risk assessments. Prior to joining Praesidium, Dale served as a court-appointed attorney for foster children and assisted the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in developing trial strategies, selecting juries, and preparing for trials involving sexual misconduct. She graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin and obtained a juris doctorate from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.

Audrey Oliver, JD
Account Manager, Youth Development
Audrey Oliver works with a variety of youth-serving organizations as well as social service agencies. Oliver trains, assesses risk, and performs accreditation visits with the rest of the Praesidium team for a multitude of organizations. Oliver worked as an intern for the Tarrant County district attorney’s office in felony court, specifically on cases of child sexual abuse. She was also a volunteer for legal aide in the state of Texas. Oliver graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations as well as a juris doctorate from Texas Tech University, where she was on the Board of Barristers.

Laura Hardin, LMSW
Account Manager, Social Services

Laura Hardin works closely with Praesidium’s social services clients as well as other youth-serving organizations. In collaboration with the Praesidium team, Hardin trains employees and volunteers, conducts risk assessments, performs accreditation visits, and consults with organizational leaders to ensure the ongoing protection of youth and vulnerable adults from abuse. As a licensed master-level social worker, Hardin brings to Praesidium her experience of working in youth development, mental health care, child welfare, and community research. She received her bachelor’s degree in religion and sociology and her master’s degree in social work from TCU in Fort Worth, Texas.

Adriana Dominguez, JD
Account Manager, Religious Services

Adriana Dominguez works with the Praesidium’s Religious Accreditation team to help train institutions in the latest abuse prevention standards. She works with a large number of Catholic religious orders in multiple countries to ensure they have implemented the most up-to-date prevention, response, and supervision standards. Prior to joining Praesidium, Dominguez worked with several immigration non-profit organizations, specifically on cases involving asylum and unaccompanied minors. She also practiced family law in the state of Texas, focusing on divorce, child custody, and child support cases. Dominguez graduated magna cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in political science as well as Spanish language and literature from Villanova University and obtained a juris doctorate from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.

Erica Smith, MSW
Account Manager, Youth Services

Erica Smith works closely with Praesidium’s social services agencies as well as other youth-serving organizations. In collaboration with the Praesidium team, Smith trains employees and volunteers, conducts risk assessments, and performs accreditation visits to ensure the protection of youth and vulnerable adults from abuse. Prior to joining Praesidium, Smith worked with youth in workforce development and college readiness programs, led an HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education Initiative and advocated for youth through the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Child Development. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Westminster College in Pennsylvania and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh.

Jessica Scibona, LMSW
Account Manager, Education

Jessica Scibona works closely with Praesidium’s education team as well as other youth-serving and social service organizations. In collaboration with the Praesidium team, Scibona trains employees and volunteers, conducts risk assessments, and performs accreditation visits to ensure the protection of youth and vulnerable adults from abuse. Prior to coming to Praesidium, Scibona worked with youth in residential treatment, victims of domestic violence at a local shelter, and in mental health and medical social work for under served populations. Scibona graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and obtained a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington.