Our Staff

Break the Cycle’s staff is comprised of talented, passionate individuals committed to ending domestic and dating violence. With a wide range of backgrounds and expertise, the staff makes up the "bricks and mortar" of the Break the Cycle community. Learn more about our remarkable team and contact individual staff members.

Eric Anderson

Director of Youth Programs

Eric Anderson joined Break the Cycle in 2009 and since then has created new prevention curricula, the first national campaign for the LGBTQ youth community and the organization's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month efforts impacting over one million students annually. An advocate for positive youth development, Eric has worked with agencies including the Young Musicians Foundation and Hoops from Home, guiding on programmatic, marketing and organizational development. A graduate of Louisiana State University and the University of Southern California, Eric is a classical pianist and recording artist, appearing as Music Director for Break the Cycle's annual "Louder than Words" benefit.

Contact him at eanderson@breakthecycle.org.

Jon Blankenberg

Digital Strategies Coordinator

Jonathan Blankenberg began working with Break the Cycle in 2009. As the Digital Strategies Coordinator, he is responsible for the development and implementation of Break the Cycle's social media and digital presence, in addition to supervising the organization's overall web portfolio. Jon graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers College in 2008 with a Bachelors degree in psychology.

Contact him at jblankenberg@breakthecycle.org.

Megan Belden

Staff Attorney

As a Staff Attorney at Break the Cycle, Megan Belden provides legal representation to survivors of domestic violence. Before joining Break the Cycle’s team, she was the Legal Coordinator for DC Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment and was the law clerk for the Hon. Nancy Sivilli in the New Jersey Superior Court. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Eastern University and her JD from Western New England College School of Law.

Contact her at mbelden@breakthecycle.org.

Jasmine Ceja

Youth Programs Coordinator

Jasmine Ceja graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Child Development and a Certificate in Youth Agency Administration. A strong advocate for healthy relationships and the well being of children and adolescents, Jasmine engages diverse youth populations in public and private schools, juvenile justice and teen parenting programs and afterschool groups. In addition, she provides direct training to school districts and educators to improve their response to incidents of abuse. Jasmine joined Break the Cycle in 2010 as Youth Programs Coordinator and also serves as the Supervisor of the Loveisrespect National Youth Advisory Board.

Contact her at jceja@breakthecycle.org.

Grace Delgado

Donor Relations Specialist

Grace Delgado graduated from Loyola Marymount University in the spring of 2010 where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English. She began as a Development Intern at Break the Cycle after several years of service with the organization through the LMU Belles. After a brief stint away, she joined the BTC staff as Donor Relations Specialist in 2011. She now works with Break the Cycle’s individual donors who are dedicated to promoting safe and healthy relationships.

Contact her at gdelgado@breakthecycle.org.

Cristina Escobar

Director of Loveisrespect

Cristina Escobar joined Break the Cycle in 2006 and has moved her way up the ranks to her current position. As Director of Loveisrespect, Cristina facilitates Break the Cycle's partnership with the National Dating Abuse Helpline, growing the ultimate source of support for teens and 20-somethings dealing with dating abuse -- loveisrespect. She graduated a Phi Beta Kappa member with honors from Occidental College.

Contact her at cescobar@breakthecycle.org.

Chad Finley

Graphic Designer

Chad Finley joined Break The Cycle in 2013 as Graphic Designer. As Graphic Designer, Chad assists in the design of print and on-line materials. With a work history including the US Army, various marketing companies and magazine publications, Chad has a wide range of experience in the design field. He also has a passion for photography. Chad graduated from Florida A&M University with a bachelors of science degree in Graphic Design.

Contact him at cfinley@breakthecycle.org.

Colleen Gallopin

Director of Training & Technical Assistance

Colleen Gallopin began working at Break the Cycle in 2007. As the Director of Training & Technical Assistance, Colleen works with local government and schools to create effective policies to address dating violence. Prior to that, she worked as a staff attorney for House of Ruth Maryland, legally representing survivors of domestic violence. Colleen has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Oberlin College and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Contact her at cgallopin@breakthecycle.org.

Marjorie Gilberg

Executive Director

Marjorie Gilberg began working at Break the Cycle in 2004. She has a long-standing commitment to social justice and the nonprofit sector. Since 1997, Marjorie has raised funds for causes ranging from homelessness to the arts to at-risk youth. Originally from Florida, Marjorie received her Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Southern California and attended Emory University School of Law.

Contact her at mgilberg@breakthecycle.org.

Kelley Hampton

Technical Assistance Specialist

As Technical Assistance Specialist, Kelley Hampton facilitates trainings on how to help teens experiencing abuse and works with local government and schools to help create policies to address dating violence. Kelley formerly served as a law clerk for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland and has worked with various education and youth-focused nonprofit organizations. Kelley received her JD from Georgetown University Law Center and her MPP from Georgetown Public Policy Institute.

Contact her at khampton@breakthecycle.org.

Jessica Little

Development Manager

Jessica Marie Little joined Break the Cycle's staff in 2012. With a working history in both educational and advocacy nonprofits, Jessica has extensive experience in melding communications with development. She holds dual degrees in Sociology and Studies of Women and Gender from the University of Virginia and firmly believes there is no 'senior' in one's education. Initially becoming involved with Break the Cycle in 2008 as an intern, Jessica is thrilled be back and dedicating her efforts full time to building healthy relationships.

Contact her at jlittle@breakthecycle.org.

Darlene Mowrey, CPA

Controller

Darlene Mowrey began working for Break the Cycle in 2004. Prior to becoming the Controller, she lent her time as a volunteer. In 2003, Darlene left her career as an accountant at a CPA firm and committed herself to working in the nonprofit sector. She served as accountant at MotherNet LA and then Richstone Family Center before joining Break the Cycle. Darlene received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Contact her at dmowrey@breakthecycle.org.

Quincy O'Neal

Administrative Coordinator

Quincy joined Break the Cycle in 2011. At university, Quincy collaborated with a bevy of organizations supporting the New Haven community, including the Office of New Haven and State Affairs and the Dwight Hall Center for Public Service and Social Justice. Quincy graduated from Yale University with a Bachelors degree in African American Studies.

Contact him at qoneal@breakthecycle.org.

Monica Trigoso

Staff Attorney

As a Staff Attorney at Break the Cycle, Monica Trigoso provides legal representation to survivors of domestic violence. Before joining Break the Cycle, she was a Legal Fellow at Ayuda and has interned with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women’s Studies from the University of California, Irvine, and her Juris Doctorate from American University, Washington College of Law.

Contact her at mtrigoso@breakthecycle.org.

Tonya Turner

Director of Legal Services

As the Director of Legal Services, Tonya Turner oversees our legal services program, providing direct, holistic legal services to young survivors of dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. She also trains police officers and youth-serving adults on how to better help young people experiencing abuse. Tonya served on the advisory board for Show Me Love, a local campaign to raise awareness and to inform survivors in DC’s LGBTQ communities about their legal rights and maintaining healthy and violence-free relationships. She received her undergraduate degree from Howard University and her JD from Rutgers School of Law.

Contact her at tturner@breakthecycle.org.

Nicole Varma

Development & Administrative Coordinator

Nicole Varma joined the Break the Cycle team in 2010 as Development and Administrative Coordinator, helping to manage fundraising efforts in the DC office. Nicole graduated from the University of Florida in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a specialization in public affairs and a minor in sociology. Before joining Break the Cycle, Nicole worked with many local and national non profits and campaigns including the Hillary Clinton Campaign, Democratic National Committee and Best Buddies.

Contact her at nvarma@breakthecycle.org.