Meet Our Board of Directors
Through collaboration, leadership and commitment, Roanoke Park Counseling’s Board of Directors work to strengthen and guide the agency to ensure that this unique resource of professional, affordable therapy services specialized to meet the needs of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse remains strong and vital.
Our board members receive an orientation to serving on our board as well as outside training in areas of their choice to expand and deepen their skills and knowledge towards their board service. Members are professionals that come from many fields including law, project management, lending, counseling, and finance. Please contact Janice Palm, Roanoke Park Counseling’s executive director, for more information.
- Mike Gale
President
RPC board member since 2012
Retired
University of California at San Diego, BA, Animal Physiology, 1982
University of Kansas, MS Ed, Exercise Physiology, 1994
DeVry University, Information Technology, BS, 2001Mike Gale was a Scrum Master and Agile Coach in the IT field and brings his leadership, organizational skills and follow-through to help Roanoke Park Counseling carry out its mission in the community. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse himself, he has a unique perspective on the issue and possesses a strong commitment to further RPC’s mission of providing for the needs of adult survivors of child sexual abuse and of raising awareness in the community.
- Russ Hanford
Treasurer
RPC board member since 2003
Private Practice, University of Washington
Stanford, BA, Economics, 1981
UW, MBA, Finance/Acctg, 1986
Emory, PhD, Clinical Psychology, 2000Russ Hanford came to Roanoke Park Counseling’s board looking for an opportunity to give back to his community. He uses his business training and skills in his position as treasurer. He supports RPC with his time because of the integrity and commitment of the staff and the courage and persistence of the clients RPC serves.
- Ruth Pappas
RPC board member since 2018
University of Washington, BA, Kinesiology, 1984
Eastern Washington University, BS, Physical Therapy, 1990After practicing pediatric physical therapy for years, Ruth Pappas switched roles to stay at home mom and community volunteer. She joined Roanoke Park Counseling’s Board of Directors as she highly values their mission of providing services to adult survivors of child sexual abuse. She is honored and humbled to help support the amazing, unique services that RPC offers clients and the community.
- Veronica Mega
RPC Board of Directors since 2022
Child and Family Therapist
Antioch University, MA, Psychology, 2000
University of Utah, BA, Psychology & Sociology, 1994Veronica’s extensive experience in the mental health field is what drew her to the work done at Roanoke Park Counseling and the opportunity to assist adult survivors of sexual abuse. As a board member, Veronica is looking forward to assisting RPC to fulfill their mission and supporting low barrier access to essential services.
- Vincent Nappo
RPC board member since 2022
Attorney at Law, Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW, J.D., 2011
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, B.A., 2008, summa cum laudeSpecialties: Sexual Abuse, Complex Injury
Vinnie’s volunteer and lobbying efforts are motivated by his desire to prevent sexual abuse and empower survivors through sensible public policy and initiatives at state and federal levels across the country. As part of a broader strategy to make communities safer and help abuse victims come forward for healing and closure, he volunteers alongside law enforcement, victim advocates, think tanks, policy groups, politicians, and others.
When he is not at work, Vinnie spends most of his time with his wife and twin boys, enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest and all it has to offer.
- Anne Marie Peterson
RPC Board of Directors; Member since 2024
Anne Marie has long been a member of the RPC community, having joined us at fall events for a number of years before joining our Board of Directors in the spring of 2024. A licensed real estate broker, Ms. Peterson is a member of Business Networking International (BNI) and the Association of National Realtors, and is a certified Master negotiation Specialist. She also serves as a volunteer with Friends of Ballard High School.
Our Administration
Our administration and staff are dedicated to Roanoke Park Counseling’s mission to end the cycle of sexual abuse through healing and community awareness. We put our mission into action through compassionate, respectful, and effective service to our clients and to the community.
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Meet Our Therapists
Therapists at Roanoke Park Counseling bring special training and experience to understanding the experience of survivors and the profound life effects of sexual abuse in childhood.