Board of Directors.

President

Kelly Bunt, LCSW, has worked in the field of sexual violence prevention for 21 years, the majority of her career being dedicated to the enhancement of community safety through her work in the management of people who have engaged in problematic and/or illegal sexual behavior. Currently, Kelly is the owner and clinical director of a group practice, KB Forensics and Connecting the Dots, a division of KB Forensics, specializing in the provision of treatment services for both youth and adults (ages 12 and up) who have engaged in problematic and/or illegal sexual behavior who live in and around the Dutchess County area. 

Kelly’s professional presentations have included presentations at the New York State Child Abuse Prevention Conference, National ATSA Conference, NYS ATSA Annual State Chapter Conference, Massachusetts’ ATSA Annual State Chapter Conference, as well as for other local organizations and colleges. Her professional affiliations are as a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA), as well as a member of the New York State ATSA chapter. In June 2017, Kelly was elected to the New York State ATSA Board; elected to NYS ATSA Vice President in 2021; elected to President in 2024. Kelly currently serves as the President of NYS ATSA. Additionally, Kelly works closely with collaborative partners involved in the management of people who engage in problematic and/or illegal sexual behavior. She sits on the Executive Council of Dutchess County’s Criminal Justice Council, is the Chair of the Victims Committee (a sub-committee of the Dutchess County Criminal Justice Council), Dutchess County’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) steering committee, as well as SART campus sub-committee.

Vice President

Gilian Tenbergen is a research psychologist and aspiring social worker. She has a passion for integrating research into practice and understanding the development of paraphilic disorders. Since earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Sexual Medicine from Hannover Medical School (Hannover, Germany), she has worked primarily in academic settings developing and teaching undergraduate psychology courses and supervising student research assistants. Recently, feeling a need to engage in more “hands-on” field work, Dr. Tenbergen transitioned to clinical work, beginning a new graduate program in social work. She engages in outpatient sex offender treatment, providing assessment, treatment, training, and program evaluations. She is also the Director of the Sexual Neuroendocrinology Lab (SeNeu Lab), whose research is dedicated to understanding the origins of paraphilic disorders. 

Dr. Tenbergen has published several works on the role of impulsivity in child sexual abuse, pedophilia, and sexual abuse prevention. She welcomes new collaboration initiatives and is passionate about ending sexual violence. 

Dr. Tenbergen recently served as the Executive Director of Prostasia Foundation and serves on the Boards of Directors of both New York State Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and NYS ATSA. 

Treasurer

Larry Menzie, LCSWR, is the Co-Executive Director and Founder of two New York, Queens based agencies, Queens Counseling for Change (QCC), and New York Counseling for Change (NYCC). Receiving his MSW from Columbia University in 1994, he is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. In 2003, he and a fellow social worker developed QCC, an agency specializing in treating individuals accused of, or at risk of, engaging in community/family violence. As Co-Executive Director and a Clinician, Larry has been involved in the care of thousands of individuals attending services for problematic sexual behaviors, anger/aggression, bias/hate crimes, intimate partner violence, animal abuse/neglect, and/or community/family violence. As part of his agency’s mission he has overseen the master degree level training of several hundred students seeking degrees in social work, mental health counseling and forensic services. In addition, Larry has worked with several City and State agencies assisting them in developing practices and procedures related to the treatment and supervision associated with preventing and responding to sexual violence. 

Larry holds several leadership positions in organizations dedicated to preventing violence including President of the NYS Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Executive Board Member of the State Chapter of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA). Larry has been on the Boards since 2009. He has been President of the Alliance since 2014 and Treasurer of the NYS ATSA chapter since 2012. As President of the Alliance, he has updated the organizations name, established a scholarship in the name of the founding Director, obtained the organizations 501c3 charitable status, overseen the annual Conference since 2014, along with maintaining ties to the community to educate professionals on best and emerging practices in preventing and responding to sexual violence. 

Prior to his QCC work with community and family violence, Larry was a NYS Parole Officer for 10 years, worked part time in a NYC Pediatric and Adult Emergency Room, developed a LGBTQI+ community-based youth program, and led a team providing services for formerly homeless individuals in one of NYC’s largest SRO’s.  

Secretary

Angelique Caley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She is a Virginia Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor and is originally from New York, where she maintains her LCSW and CASAC licenses. Angelique has additional training in EMDR, DBT, BSFT, CBT, EFT, sexual and violence risk assessment, and child custody and permanency mediation.

She began her career as a social worker in 2008 and has since worked in various outpatient settings, providing treatment services for adults and children. Her primary career focus has been working with individuals who have engaged in harmful behaviors toward themselves or others, as well as those who have survived traumatic experiences.

Giving back to the field through teaching and mentorship is important to Angelique. She served as an adjunct college instructor for nine years, during which she developed and taught a course on skills for working with family violence issues. She has also delivered multiple presentations for agencies, colleges, and state-level conferences.

Angelique is professionally affiliated with the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP), and the West Piedmont Trauma and Resiliency Community Network (WPTRCN). She is a member of, and serves on, the Board of the New York State Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse, and is the current Board Secretary for the New York State Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse.

She currently lives in Virginia and works in private practice, where she provides home-based therapy services to bring mental health care to individuals and families in rural areas. Her practice specializes in working with youth and young adults who have been diagnosed with personality disorders; survived sexual abuse or human trafficking; have suicidal ideations or self-harming behaviors; and/or have engaged in harmful or problematic sexual behaviors. 

Board Member

Jennifer Cinicolo, LMHC-D, ATSA-F, has been a dedicated professional in the field since 2013, specializing in trauma-informed treatment and evaluation for justice-involved individuals. As the Assistant Director at Empire State Forensics, an outpatient practice, she plays a pivotal role in providing treatment for adult males and females who commit sexual harm, as well as emerging adults exhibiting problematic sexual behavior, including those responsible for college campus sexual assault. She also works with Non-Offending Minor Attracted Persons (NOMAPS), offering support to those managing their sexual attractions and seeking to improve their overall well-being.

Jennifer’s work extends to intensive, sex-offense-specific treatment through partnerships with the local and federal agencies. She co-leads and facilitates multiple treatment groups, contributing to the recovery and management of individuals in need.

In addition to her clinical work, Jennifer is a respected leader within the field. She serves as Past President of the NYS Chapter of ATSA (Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse), where she leads initiatives to advance best practices and standards in the field. She also holds the position of Secretary on the board of the New York State Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse, and an elected committee member for the National Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse’s Prevention Committee.

In 2023, Jennifer was honored with the ATSA Fellow designation, a distinction held by just 5% of ATSA’s members, further underscoring her commitment to excellence and professional development.

Board Member

Dina McManus has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years and currently maintains a private practice both in New York and North Carolina.  Dina recently retired from LaSalle School in Albany, NY after joining their staff in 2005. Prior to her retirement, she held a position as Director for Clinical Services overseeing clinical staff of LaSalle’s Specialized Treatment Services Program which includes both residential and outpatient programs. Many of the youth participating in these programs have engaged in sexually harmful behavior and suffer from complex trauma and mental health issues.

In addition to her work as a therapist, Dina has provided training and consultation services regionally and nationally on trauma informed care, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), sexually harmful behavior, vicarious trauma and self-care. Dina worked with Forensic Mental Health Associates in Albany, NY providing individual and group treatment for adult sexual offenders. She has been a member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) both nationally and in New York State since 2005 and currently is a member of the Board for NYS ATSA and The NYS Alliance.

Prior to joining LaSalle School, Dina worked with St. Anne Institute’s community based services program providing specialized treatment for children, adolescents and adults affected by trauma and sexual abuse.

Dina earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the School of Social Welfare at the State University of New York at Albany, NY.

Board Member

Chris Farrell , LCSW-R, has been a practicing mental health clinician since 1991. His career in human services began in 1985 working with homeless youth in shelter settings. He obtained his MSW in 1991 and continued his education at the Catskill Family Institute in a Family Therapy externship. After 16 years working with troubled youth and their families his career took a turn. In 2001 he began a part-time job at Ulster County Probation conducting Forensic assessments on persons convicted of sex offenses. That job soon morphed into a full-time position as Clinical Supervisor in the Sex Offense Unit at Ulster County Probation. He remained in that position through 2023 when he retired. Does anyone ever really retire? He continued to consult privately as he does presently. 

He expanded his non-retirement by taking an adjunct position at SUNY Albany as a Field Liaison in their Graduate Social Work Department in August of 2024. He continues to practice in his private practice and consult with local agencies and schools regarding policy practices regarding persons who have been convicted of sex offenses. He also provides Forensic Sex Offense Specific Assessments for local attorneys. 

He has presented at the NYS NASW Conference, NYS School Board Association Conference and NYSATSA/Alliance Conference. 

Board Member

is a clinical and forensic psychologist and the Director of Treatment Services for NYS Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (New York’s civil confinement program). He has a passion for integrating research into practice and enhancing therapeutic work with people who have engaged in harmful sexual behavior. Since earning a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Texas Tech University in 2000 he has worked in inpatient, outpatient, correctional, and civil confinement programs providing treatment, training, clinical supervision, consultation, evaluation, and expert testimony. He developed New York’s intensive treatment program for high-risk incarcerated people who are likely candidates for civil confinement. He is a member of the Boards of Directors for the New York State Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and NYS ATSA, past president of NYS ATSA, and an ATSA Fellow.

Board Member

Jay Herman, LCSW, has worked in the field of sexual violence prevention and education since 2013. Jay has worked with teens and adults in various settings including residential, educational, outpatient and private practice before joining the KB Forensics team. Jay is professionally affiliated as a member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), as well as a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Jay has previously served as a board member of the Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (CASADA) and on the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission. They provide individual and group therapy, utilizing a person-centered and trauma responsive approach with cognitive-behavioral, somatic and psychodynamic modalities and view mental health through a social justice lens. Jay continues to work with KB Forensics providing therapy to teens and court evaluations while running their private practice, Birdsong Psychotherapy. 

Board Member

Gabriella Kenner, LCSW, has worked in the field of sexual abuse prevention since 2021. Gabriella is currently the Clinical Supervisor at KB Forensics, having brought with her eight years experience working with incarcerated people in New York State prisons. Her focus included justice involved persons specializing in family dynamics, healthy relationships and communication which extended to working with the client, partners, and children. Gabriella transitioned to forensic mental health, focusing on therapeutic interventions with those who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviors and their network, bringing this expertise with her. Her therapy involves both group and individual treatment, supporting clients growth and utilizing a holistic approach. Gabriella specializes in person-centered, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and both trauma-informed and strengths based approaches, as well as other modalities.

Gabriella has presented at the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) New York Chapter annual joint conference, on treatment and her curriculum development to Non-Offending Caregiver work. Additionally, Gabriella has presented at the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) and at The Westchester Fatherhood Conference, where she shared her expertise providing programming inside New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYS DOCCS) and the importance of connection and community to the reduction of recidivisim. She is professionally affiliated as a member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), as well as a member of the Board of Directors for New York State ATSA (NYSATSA) chapter.

Board Member

Tyler Jansen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been practicing since 2017. He began working with at risk families and children focusing on behavioral changes that foster a healthy living environment. Mr. Jansen was introduced to the forensic work with his employment with Options Counseling Services and currently focuses the majority of his practice on issues as it relates to problematic sexual behavior and health.

Grounded in evidence-based methodologies, Mr. Jansen specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, seamlessly integrating a strengths-focused approach to empower individuals towards positive change.

With a focus on both adolescents and adults, Mr. Jansen brings a nuanced understanding to the evaluation and treatment of adult and adolescent males grappling with sexually inappropriate and illegal behaviors. He navigates these sensitive issues with a blend of empathy, expertise, and a commitment to fostering a safe therapeutic space.

In addition to individual sessions, Mr. Jansen excels in group facilitation, recognizing the power of collective support in the healing process. He prides himself on building strong rapport with clients, establishing a collaborative partnership that is fundamental to the therapeutic journey.

A distinctive aspect of Mr. Jansen’s practice lies in a specialized interest in the intersection between engagement in sexual content and its impact on sexual health and behavior. This unique focus underscores his commitment to holistic care and a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping individuals’ lives.

Mr. Jansen graduated from Alfred University in 2017 with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Mr. Jansen is a member of National ATSA, NYS ATSA, and the American Counseling Association.