Solace's Team & Board

At Solace Sexual Assault Services, our team is a dynamic and diverse group of individuals who share a deep dedication to preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. We come from various walks of life, bringing unique perspectives and experiences that enrich our collective approach. What unites us is our unwavering commitment to Solace and our shared mission.

Our Staff

Executive Staff

María José Rodríguez Cádiz, Executive Director, x 101

Dennis Letters, Chief Financial Officer, x 102

Administrative Staff

Carole Áine Langrall, Development Coordinator, x. 119

Jenny Gagan-Vigil, Accounting Specialist, x 104

Meheret Fikre-Sellassie, Client Services Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, x 105

Cana Farrell, Client Services Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, x 100

Justine Gallegos, Administrative Operations Specialist, x 110

Rob Peach, Grant Writer

Susan Cahoon, Human Resources Generalist, x 167

Child Advocacy Center / Sexual Assault Services Staff

Dana Longenette, MSW, Manager of the Children's Advocacy Center & SAS, x 108

Gabriella "Gabby" Trujillo, Family Advocacy Specialist, x 181

Xiara Alvarez, Family Advocacy Specialist/PREA Coordinator, x 111

Cynthia Araujo, Bilingual Family Advocacy Specialist, x 182

Tanya Ruiz Parra, Bilingual Family Advocacy Specialist, x 103

Clinical Staff

Anabella St. Peter, MA, LPCC, Clinical Manager and Bilingual Clinician, x 118

Amy Lueck MA, LMHC, Clinical Coordinator and Clinician, x 121

Bri Denneny, MA, LMHC-AS, Clinician/Art Therapist, x 120

Gabriela Villalobos Rodriguez, LMSW, Bilingual Clinician, x 142

Kiana Cateriano, LCSW, Bilingual Clinician, x 115

Matthew Wagner, LCSW, Clinician, x 113

Michele Wolf, LMFT, Bilingual Clinician, x. 180

Shane Ward, LMHC, Clinician, x. 109

Education and Prevention Staff

Mary Beth Lindsey, Education & Prevention Department Manager, x 106

Amanda Woods, Education & Prevention Specialist, x 140

Yendry Vanessa Monge Marin, Bilingual Education & Prevention Specialist, x 136

Scott Harrison, Education & Prevention Specialist, x 107

Providing Support for Survivors

Meet Betty!

Our newest staff member, Betty, a 4 yr. old English Labrador, is a trained service dog from Assistance Dogs of the West. She, and and her trainer, Jackie, are valuable new members of Solace. They provide support during Forensic Interviews, therapy sessions, and more. Betty's gentle nature makes her a favorite among both children and adults. We are grateful for their presence and the comfort they bring to our clients.

Our Board

Our Board of Directors at Solace Sexual Assault Services consists of a diverse group of passionate individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to make a difference in our community. Committed to preventing sexual violence and promoting healing, our board members play a vital role in guiding our organization's strategic direction. In addition to their governance responsibilities, they actively engage in donor stewardship, recognizing the invaluable support of our generous donors and ensuring that their contributions are utilized effectively to support survivors and advance our mission. With their dedication and collective expertise, our board members contribute significantly to the success and impact of Solace in creating a safer, more supportive community for all.

Interested in Joining Our Board?

Become a Board Member to contribute via monthly meetings and committees to the maintenance and development of Solace’s Policies and Procedures as well as to the philanthropic efforts of the agency.

Peter Ives
Board President

Peter received an A.B. cum laude in 1976 in Philosophy, at Harvard College and a J.D. in 1983 from .Georgetown University Law Center. While in Washington, D.C., Peter worked for the Community Nutrition Institute, Van Ness Feldman Sutcliffe & Levenberg, and Senator Jeff Bingaman.

After a move to Santa Fe in 1983, Peter worked for Campbell & Black, P.A., later forming a new firm with several other attorneys. In Santa Fe, In 1987, Peter joined The Trust for Public Land as the organization's attorney in its Southwest Regional Office, where he worked on hundreds of land conservation transactions, creating parks, open space, trails, expanding national wildlife refuges, and protecting agricultural lands, as well as various large remediation projects, including BRAC projects.

In 2019, Peter became General Counsel to the NM Department of Cultural Affairs, working for the State museums, historic sites, Historic Preservation Division, State Library and New Mexico Arts, until his retirement in December 2022.

From 2012 through 2020, Peter was a City Councilor, District 2, and served as Mayor Pro Tem for several years under Mayor Javier Gonzales. Peter volunteers on several city commissions/boards and for several city programs. He is the Chair for Solace Sexual Assault Services. He serves on the boards of: Buckman Direct Diversion Board, Sister Cities Committee, UNESCO Creative Cities Program, and the Santa Fe Food Policy Council. He also serves on the Boards of Directors of the Global Santa Fe (as Chair), Friends of the Old Pecos Trail Scenic Corridor, Consuelo’s Place, Santa Fe Housing Trust, and the New Mexico Foundation. He is an honorary member (emeritus) of the IAIA Foundation Board. He is a member of the Santa Fe Rotary Club, the Old Santa Fe Association, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Choir. Peter is a member of the Water Committee of the New Mexico Food and Agriculture Policy Council. Peter also consults in the areas of affordable housing, land conservation, cultural patrimony preservation and museum issues.

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Amy Adler
Vice President & Secretary

Amy has an undergraduate degree from Duke University and Master's degree in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco. She fell in love with Santa Fe and moved here to enjoy the rich culture and beauty of New Mexico. As a nurse practitioner Amy has been caring for patients for almost two decades, including as a forensic nurse examiner. She provided forensic exams to adult and pediatric patients at the UCLA Rape Treatment Center in Santa Monica, CA for

8 years. Most recently, in Santa Fe she was a Christus St. Vincent SANE nurse for 3 years performing pediatric delayed disclosure exams. While as a nurse practitioner Amy is able to take care of individuals who have experienced sexual violence by performing forensic exams, she wants to make sure they have good access to aftercare and support. Amy joined the board of Solace in January of 2022, which provides those crucial wrap-around services in a welcoming and serene environment conducive to working with survivors of sexual assault.

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David Wannigman, Board Member

Energetic, intelligent, and hard-working, David has a passion for community service, and he is a staunch supporter of Solace’s mission to prevent sexual violence and help empower survivors to restore their dignity, strength and resiliency. In his professional life, David was a nuclear safety engineer which, at first blush, might seem to be a far cry from the work Solace does. But in fact, David finds similarities between the two in the way we work together to solve important problems and how we use our specialized skills to make our communities safer.

David joined the Solace team soon after retiring from Los Alamos National Laboratory, and he currently serves on their Board of Directors. He’s also a Volunteer Advocate on the after-hours hotline and Administrative Support Volunteer, as well as helping out with various maintenance tasks around the center. Through this work, David has connected with a mix of passionate people from all walks of life working for a common purpose. He enjoys contributing in whatever small way he can to help the Solace community make such an important difference is the lives of so many northern New Mexican families.

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If you are seeking a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact, join us in our mission to create a safer and more compassionate community.

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