Cicatelli Associates Inc. - Title X - Region II

Core Staff

Michelle Gerka, VP of Community Education Projects, CAI

Michelle Gerka is the Vice-President of Family and Community Education at Cicatelli Associates and has been the co-director of NATISHE for over ten years. In her capacity at Cicatelli, Michelle works on Family Planning training programs, Tobacco Control, WIC, and many other areas. One of her key interests is adolescent development and the impact of development on Family Planning programs including outreach, education and clinical services including some of the new clinical protocols that will improve access to adolescents. Michelle has worked with numerous NATISHE participants over the years to develop their skills in training utilizing evidence-based approaches to the work.

Donald A. Dyson, MSS, PhD

Dr. Don Dyson has been working with NATISHE for over a decade. He is an Assistant Professor in the Widener University Program in Human Sexuality. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Widener’s Center for Social Work Education. Prior to that, he was the coordinator of STD prevention education for the State of New Jersey’s Department of Health. His experience includes work with Cicatelli Associates and Planned Parenthood of DE. He specializes in the training of sexuality professionals, the intersect between Social Work and Human Sexuality, and has specific interest in the areas of ethics, multiculturalism and reproductive health.

Dianne R. Browne, MEd, MA, CFLE

Dianne Browne is a private consultant. She holds a Masters Degree in Human Sexuality Education from Widener University in Chester, PA and another in Administration & Supervision for the Educational Trainer from Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ. She is currently completing her dissertation to earn a Doctorate in Education at Widener University. Her experience in the fields of social services and human sexuality include work with adolescents, teen & adult parents, incarcerated males, families in faith based communities as well as administrators from schools and community based organizations. She’s has a wealth of experience in HIV prevention and participated in the development of a peer educator program in State prisons in New Jersey. She holds a NJ teacher’s certificate, as well as national certifications as a Family Life Educator, Family Development Specialist, and Human Sexuality Educator.

Amelia M. Hamarman, M.S.Ed, M.S.

Amelia Matlack Hamarman has worked in the field of sexual health education for over 12 years and is currently the Sexually Transmitted Disease Education Coordinator for the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services where one of her favorite projects is NATISHE! Her previous work includes several years in Philadelphia area community-based organizations designing and implementing various educational programs on topics such as STDs (including HIV), risk reduction, sexual assault and communication skills for groups ranging from middle school students to adult professionals. Amelia also has a background in Online Instructional Design and has recently designed and taught an online course about teaching sexuality online for Widener University’s graduate program in Human Sexuality Education. This is Amelia’s 5th year on the Core Staff at NATISHE.

Katherine Boger, MUP, Program Manager and Senior Trainer, CAI

Katherine Boger is currently employed at Cicatelli Associates, Inc., as a Program Manager and Senior Trainer. Having been a consultant with Cicatelli, and a member of NATISHE Core Staff, Katherine has trained on a variety of topics. In January 2011 Katherine joined the Cicatelli team full time from Buffalo, NY where she was the Executive Director of Alianza Latina, Inc. In this capacity Katherine worked extensively to create, expand, and build HIV/AIDS prevention and outreach efforts in Latino and African American communities throughout Buffalo and Erie County. Ms. Boger has vast experience working with a number of groups with an especial ongoing interest in health disparities especially as concerns women of color. She has been a Presenter/Speaker at a number of national conferences including the National Organization for Women, US Conference on AIDS, and the Black Women & HIV National Conference. With a Masters in Urban Planning, Katherine is able to bring a comprehensive view to issues affecting vulnerable populations. In 2008, Ms. Boger published the article “The Sum of Its Parts: Understanding HIV/AIDS as a Comprehensive Women’s Issue.”