OUR TEAM 

THE NIPFN BOARD

Dr. Paul DuongTran, M.S.W., Ph.D M.S.W. School of Social Work University of Wyoming M.S. in Psychology, Portland State University, Oregon Cultural Processes and Human Development Research Methods and Designs Social Work Practice in Health and Mental Health Social Development and Social Policy in Developing Countries

Richard J. Ritchie, Ph.D. Dr. Ritchie received his B.A. in Psychology from Gettysburg College, his M.A. from the University of Richmond and his Ph.D. from the University of Houston. He retired after a long career with AT&T, where he worked as an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist. He is currently retired after teaching several courses at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA

Linda Burbank, MSW, LCSW Ms. Burbank is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, School Based Therapist in the New Hanover County School District in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ms Burbank also has her own Adolescent, Child and Family Therapist practice in North Carolina

Kathy L. McConaghay, M.S.W. Assistant Administrator Adams County Children and Youth Services Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Stacey Letkiewicz, MS Prevention Counselor Healthy Families Oklahoma 

Wes Thorp Senior Legislative Michigan House of Representatives (retired) Lansing, Michigan 

Rick A. Jordan Pastor, Woodbridge Seventh-day Adventist Church, Virginia

Vincent Ivery Regional Outreach Coordinator Attorney General's Office Child Support Division Houston, Texas

Harry Galbreath Mr. Galbreath played college football at the University of Tennessee. He was drafted into the NFL by the Miami Dolphins, where he played for a few years before going to the Green Bay Packers. Harry left Green Bay and retired after playing for the New York Jets. Mr. Galbreath is currently a coach at the University of Tennessee. 

Robert Blodgett Mr. Blodgett was formally an Executive Director for the National Fatherhood Initiative. Mr. Blodgett is a published author and distinguished speaker. He currently resides in California where he is a dedicated husband and father.

Michelle Sodano, RN, Ms Sodano has an Assocate Degree in Business Management from Luzern Community College, an Associate Degree in Nursing from Luzern Community College and Her BS in Human Resource Management from King College, Pennsylvania

Julia A. Stuart "Wonderful" daughter, and student majoring in Clinical Psychology

Julius D. Stuart  "Wonderful" son and student majoring in Enviornmental Studies and Policy, North Carolina

Advisor and Mentor 

Dr. Randell Turner Dr. Turner was involved in the creation, marketing and implementation of the Long Distance Dads Curriculum and the growth of N.F.I. He is a published author, a distinguished speaker, and President and Founder of the Father's Workshop International. He has been an outstanding mentor for us.

Faith Based Advisors 

Reverend Owen Cardwell New Jubilee Educational and Family Life Center, Inc. Richmond, Virginia 

Pastor Rick Jordan Board Member Woodbridge Seventh-day Adventist Church Virginia 

Research Advisor 

Dr. Paul DuongTran, M.S.W., Ph.D. Board Member

State Parole Advisor 

Bobby Kemper Parole Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Probation and Parole Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Youth Services Advisor

Suzan Mitchell Director, Washington County Youth Services Washington County, Tennessee 

Legal Advisor

Jeffery Leving A leader for Fathers Rights and named one of "America's Best Attorney's by Forbes Radio Chicago, Illinois 

Accounting Advisor

Annette Lorenzo, CCA , Pittsford, New York, Accountant

Substance Abuse Advisor 

Stephanie Williams Drug and Alcohol Facilitator and Counselor Pennsylvania