Our People and Partners
Our People
The CATS board and council members bring a strong passion for protecting American schools as well as a combination of background and expertise in security, technology, non-profit, and philanthropy.
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Dr. Sharon Jenkins, Ed.D
Executive Director
A seasoned senior executive with a Doctorate in Education with over 30 years of leading and grwoing non-profit organizations.
Founder & Director
Dr. Lisa Dolev
Inventor and high-tech entrepreneur, soft target counterterrorism technology expert
Prof. Erroll Southers
Board Member
Internationally-recognized expert on counterterrorism, public safety, infrastructure protection, and homeland security
Julian Perlmutter
Board Member
High-tech capital markets attorney and volunteer for protected status for Ukrainians in the US
Ellen H. Block
Council Member
Philanthropist and advocate for children, health justice, and women’s rights
Jennifer Hansert
Council Member
Non-profit executive with a focus on safe, thriving communities
Thomas Bush
Council Member
Tom Van Kleef
Council Member
Business Founder and Executive, decorated Military Officer & Combat Fighter Pilot, advisor and consultant in crisis & critical incident response.
Retired Homeland Security Executive with over 30 years experience in national security, intelligence, and homeland defense
Hadassah Roth
Council Member
Business executive with a passion for safe communities
Dr. Melissa Whelan
Council Member
Principal at St. Anthony Tri-Persih Catholic School in Casper Wyoming. A seasoned edcuator with over 30 years experence in elementry and high schools, with experience in establsighin safety protocols for several campuses
Our Partners
Our partners advance our mission by offering essential resources that drive new research, knowledge, technologies, and solutions aligned with our goals.
