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