The TAPS Academy Team
Our team puts theory into practice while balancing experience with the voice of youth in order to bring 21st Century Policing practices to communities.

Co-Founder
Dr. Everette Penn

Director of Programming
Matthew J. Wilmaning

Program Manager
Alondra Ortiz

Communications Manager
Tiffany Malone

Assistant Program Manager & Educational Specialist
Zuhel Abduljaber

TAPS Staff Officer
Boris Caldwell

Education Specialist
Kaela Talplacido

Educational Specialist
Silvia Morales

Educational Specialist
Emely Juarez

Educational Specialist
Sarah Gilmore

Educational Specialist
Victor McIntosh

SYLI Intern
Mr. Valrie

SYLI Teacher of Record
Mr. Hernandez
TAPS Academy Ambassadors
Our esteemed TAPS Academy Ambassadors, are TAPS Alumni who exemplify leadership, service learning, and dedicated support to fulfill TAPS Academy's evolving needs.

TAPS Ambassador
Mr. Butler

TAPS Ambassador
Ms. Carpenter

TAPS Ambassador
Ms. Nero
TAPS Academy Officers
Our TAPS Academy Officers are fully committed to both learning and establishing meaningful connections with youth and community.

Lead TAPS Academy Officer
Officer Caldwell

TAPS Academy Officer
Officer Walker

TAPS Academy Officer
Officer Webb

TAPS Academy Officer
Commander Terry