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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
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Drake Borre
Member Coordinator
(859) 244-8212
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Mark A. Dyea
Tribal Grants Manager
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Travis Johnson
Program Associate
(859) 244-8015
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Gwyn Kaitis
Program Associate
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Kim Mills
Registrar
Membership Assistant
(859) 244-8204
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Joshua Nelsen
Professional Development Manager
(859) 244-8236
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Darlene Webb
Director of Operations
(859) 244-8206
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Trish Woolums
Executive Assistant
(859) 244-8240
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