Board of Directors/ Mentorship Team
Bryonne Luhtala
Secretary
Bryonne has lived in Tucson for nearly 25 years now! She enjoys serving the Tucson community as a healthcare professional and through volunteerism. She recently became a certified laser technician and hopes to help support those in the SAAS mentorship program by offering tattoo removal. Bryonne is grateful to be a part of SAAS and its mission to provide individualized support to survivors!
Victor Bellino
Treasurer
Victor Bellino recently retired from a 36 year corporate career with Procter & Gamble and COTY. He became involved with SAAS after his daughter, Maggie, recruited him! He is energized to help contribute to SAAS, and encouraged to see corporations like Delta Airlines (#GetOnBoard) and social influencers like Ashton Kutcher and Jada Pinkett Smith get involved in the fight against human trafficking.
Stacy Rakowitz
Stacy is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for supporting survivors of trauma, particularly individuals who have experienced human trafficking. She has been actively involved in community outreach, volunteering at numerous events aimed at raising awareness about human trafficking and promoting internet safety. In addition to her volunteer efforts, Stacy regularly provides educational trainings throughout the community, helping to inform and equip others in the fight against trafficking.
Norma Darnell
Norma is a Certified Family Wrap Around Coach. Norma's career in social work began as a peer support specialist and evolved into supervisory roles across multiple departments. She was instrumental in developing an award-winning housing recovery model recognized as the best in its category.
As a survivor of sexual exploitation, she brings a passionate commitment to ending sexual exploitation and trafficking and empowering future leaders to join her cause.
Megan Thomas - Events Coordinator
