Staff
Brittney Mink, DCFI
570.265.4132Brittney Mink was appointed as the executive director of the CHCAC in December 2022 by the organization's board of directors. In this position, she is responsible for the overall administration of the center. As a Bradford County native, Brittney holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. Brittney has over eight years of experience in providing direct victim services working in various capacities in several non-profit children’s advocacy centers across the country. Brittney is also certified as a Diplomate Child Forensic Interviewer through the National Association of Certified Child Forensic Interviewers, demonstrating expert-level knowledge within the field of forensic interviewing of children. Brittney serves on the Bradford County Children and Youth Advisory Board as well as the Northcentral Citizen Review Panel with the Office of Children, Youth and Families. Brittney is passionate about the multidisciplinary teams and the coordinated approach to child abuse investigations. In her free time, Brittney enjoys going on adventures with her friends and family.
Joanne Babcock, MSW
570.265.4132Joanne Babcock, MSW has held many positions at CHCAC since she joined as a Forensic Interviewer in 2016. Joanne has filled in as Family Advocate as needed and was named Program Manager in 2018. Joanne was promoted to her current position of Assistant Executive Director and Lead Forensic Interviewer in December 2022. Her focus is trauma informed practice. She also serves as Bradford County’s Multidisciplinary Investigative Team Facilitator. Joanne earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Mansfield University and her master’s degree in social work from Edinboro University. Joanne has over 20 years’ experience working with children in a variety of settings. In 2023 she was selected to join the Children's Advocacy Center Advisory Committee that advises the PA Commission of Crime and Delinquency on the development and promotion of programs and projects related to CACs and MDITs across the commonwealth. She is passionate about giving children a platform to talk about their experiences and supporting those she works with. When she is not working, Joanne loves spending time with her family, cooking, traveling and practicing mindfulness.
Board of Directors
The CHCAC is governed by a Board of Directors that establishes governance and accountability; ensures financial sustainability; and provides overall direction to the organization. Board members are community members who volunteer their time and service. Board meetings occur on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9AM at the CHCAC and are open to the public.
If you are interested in applying for Board membership, please complete the Board Application.
Officers
William Clark, President
Steve Gobble, Vice President
Doreen Secor, Treasurer
Evan Barnes, Alternate Treasurer
Mary Neiley, Secretary
Members at Large
Margueriete Shaner
David Pelachick
Bethany Altieri
Tammy Ciarviadini
John Hennesey
Carla Dieg
Lauren Bishop
Dennis Peachey