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Samantha Gerdeman, MS

Aug 17, 2019

Samantha Gerdeman, MS

Regional Director North Central Region and Colorado

Samantha Gerdeman is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice. With a passion for creating positive change, Sam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in Administration in Human Services. She has dedicated her career to advocating for at-risk youth and improving systems of care, having worked extensively in both child welfare and juvenile justice sectors.

Sam currently serves as the North Central PA Regional Director and is also responsible for overseeing operations across the states of Colorado and Nevada. Her leadership role involves coordinating efforts that support juvenile justice programs, child welfare services, and community partnerships designed to enhance outcomes for young people in these regions.
Sam is particularly involved in several impactful initiatives, including the Family Engagement Initiative in the Central Counties, where she plays an active role in strengthening family relationships to improve youth outcomes. She also takes a leadership role in efforts aimed at reducing truancy in Schuylkill County, PA, focusing on preventing school disengagement and promoting educational success for youth.
As an advocate for juvenile justice reform, Sam has been highly engaged in the Second Chance Act, specific to our contract with Clark County, NV, which supports reentry programs tailored to juveniles. Her work in this area focuses on helping young people successfully transition back into society after involvement with the justice system.
Additionally, Sam has formed key partnerships with organizations in the Berks County community, including TLC FORE Reading PA and The Forge, to provide resources and support to at-risk youth. These collaborations contribute to Samantha’s overarching goal of improving services for youth in her region while addressing the broader issues of juvenile justice and child welfare.
With a career dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and system improvement, Sam continues to be a driving force in shaping policies and practices that make a lasting impact on vulnerable populations.

My Team Members

Founder & President

Dan Heit
JusticeWorks’ Founder & President

Senior Management

Carly Campbell
Chief Financial Officer
Dipesh Chauhan, MA
Director of Program Development
Jaclyn Conklin
Regional Director South Central Region
Kristen Irizarry
Director of Professional Development
Renee Kresge
Regional Director Northeast Region
Matt Kurowsky
Regional Director Southwest Region
Ian Nutt
Regional Director Northwest Region and Ohio
Jeff Ralph, EdD
Chief Operating Officer
Rebekah Smith
Director of Human Resources
Annette Trunzo, PhD, LCSW
Director of Evaluation and Quality Assurance

JusticeWorks Youthcare Management

Alicia Basinger
Program Director of Washington and Greene County, Pennsylvania
Amber Beal
Program Director of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Trish Beltz
Program Director Berks County, Pennsylvania
Brandon Borges
Program Director of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Amy Carr
Program Director of Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Doug Conroy
Program Director of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Laura Daumit
Program Director of Fayette, Bedford, and Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Theresa Fonalledas
Program Director of Pike and Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Samantha-Goss
Samantha Goss
Program Director of Cambria County and Blair County, Pennsylvania
Danielle Haines
Program Director of Clarion, Forest, Elk, and Warren County, Pennsylvania
Bob Herrod
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Michael Hetrick
Program Director of Lehigh, Carbon, and Northampton County Pennsylvania
Lindsey Holt
Program Director of Armstrong and Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Deenie Keeler Program Director Lycoming County Pennsylvania
Deenie Keeler
Program Director of Lycoming and Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Ann Ludwig
Program Director of Crawford and Erie County, Pennsylvania
Jesselyn Mallow
Program Director of Snyder, Union, Montour, and Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Kaitlyn Miller
Program Director Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Ellen Miller
Program Director York County, Pennsylvania
Tony Ross, M Ed
Program Director of Clearfield and Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Iesha Santos
Program Director Chester County, Pennsylvania
Jamie Schwartzbeck
Program Director Lancaster and Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Becky Skone
Director of Corporate Systems
Steve Snow
Program Director of Butler and Venango County, Pennsylvania
Lisa Snyder
Swan Director
Nicole Tate
Program Director of Dauphin, Perry, and Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
Vince-Troutman
Vince Troutman
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Alicia Hinson
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Nickolas Miller
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Deborah Mollette
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Brenda Overton
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Carlos Barboza
Program Director

JusticeWorks Nevada Management

Dani Ruiz
Program Director

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