Our Staff
Lesley Gabel, Certified Prevention Specialist & Certified Peer Recovery Specialist – Executive Director
lesley@onevoicehc.com
Lesley demonstrates effective leadership as the Executive Director of One Voice through her adept tactical and strategic management of community-based coalitions, aiming to enhance the perception of harm and reduce substance use. She holds a Marketing degree from Hofstra University and boasts more than three decades of experience in pivotal leadership positions. Her expertise spans coalition development, strategic planning, quality management, and training, with a strong emphasis on statistical analysis and process enhancements. Under her guidance, the coalitions she has collaborated with have earned numerous national accolades, recognizing their exceptional achievements and tangible results in the realms of prescription drug prevention, underage drinking reduction, and the curbing of youth marijuana use. In 2018, she earned the esteemed distinction of being awarded the Hunterdon County Businesswoman of the Year, a testament to her outstanding contributions and accomplishments. She is deeply committed to enhancing the community by actively participating in various organizations. Lesley enjoys playing golf, savoring moments by the beach, cherishing time with her family and her beloved dogs.
Peggy Dowd – Chief Development Director
peggy@onevoicehc.com
Peggy holds the position of Chief Development Director at One Voice, where her role encompasses strategic planning, overseeing federal grants, managing projects related to substance use prevention initiatives, fostering staff development, and providing training in the Strategic Prevention Framework model. Peggy holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and human resource management from Cabrini College. For over 17 years Peggy worked as a benefits systems consultant for Towers Perrin, handling much of the training and development needs. Through volunteer work, Peggy encountered and was very impressed with the prevention programs in Hunterdon County and began working for Prevention Resources as a Project Coordinator for the Safe Communities Coalition, Youth Coalition, and mentor for One Voice, a coalition focusing on the protective factor of faith. In 2018, One Voice of Hunterdon, Inc. was formed and awarded the federal Drug Free Communities Grant. Peggy has since led the efforts with One Voice to promote the protective factors in all areas to reduce youth substance misuse. Peggy enjoys golf, tennis, theater and traveling with her family.
Norm Penney – Outreach Specialist
norm@onevoicehc.com
As a One Voice Outreach Specialist, Norm brings a lifetime of committed dedication to helping youth and the community they live in. Helping youth and families facing today's problems is a vital concern. Norm’s experience includes 12 years as a Scouting leader, teaching values to young adults, and 7 years as a church Youth Director; in addition to active involvement in youth sports, Rotary and Local Historic Preservation. He is currently serving as a church Pastoral Care Ministry Team Leader and Treasurer of the Washington Township Land Trust. With a BS in Business Administration from University of Delaware, Norm’s business experience includes over 35 years of sales experience with a concentration in marketing and management.
Kamryn DiBlasio – Coordinator of Community Education and Events
kamryn@onevoicehc.com
Kamryn is passionate about protecting youth and educating the community on the realities of substance use. In her role as Coordinator of Community Education and Events, she helps plan and lead outreach initiatives that bring the community together and expand prevention efforts. Kamryn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from West Virginia University and brings a fresh perspective to community engagement and outreach. She is actively involved at Evangel Chapel church in Bridgewater as a Youth Leader and has a strong background working with children, including five years running a local summer camp. She is especially excited to connect with youth in the community and encourage their involvement in meaningful ways. Kamryn also values cultural experiences and has spent time on mission trips in Puerto Rico and Ghana. Outside of work, Kamryn enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, traveling, going to the gym, and baking.
Amy Torres-Valverde – Youth Outreach Coordinator
amy@onevoicehc.com
Amy brings vast experience working and volunteering in her school, community, and church, adding substantive value to her role as Youth Project Coordinator at One Voice. Amy is currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Management at John Jay College, while serving in the New York National Guard. She has previously worked for various non-profits with hopes of making a better community in her hometown. While in high school, Amy worked hard to make sure English Language Learners would be gifted their school supplies in order to give them an easier time transitioning. Previously she has worked at the Flemington Area Food Pantry as a Bilingual Program Coordinator after volunteering as a freshman. There she assisted in outreaching to low-income families and supporting programs that would bring families closer together and eating healthier meals.
Mallory Dowd – Communications and Media Specialist
mallory@onevoicehc.com
Mallory holds a B.A in Drama from New York University and brings a wealth of creativity to her role as Communications and Media Specialist at One Voice. Mallory is responsible for all social media, videos, marketing materials and One Voice communications. She also serves as Creative Associate for WorkBetter for Lawyers where she serves as script editor, production assistant, and video editor. Mallory resides in NYC and enjoys travel, theater, movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Our Contributors
Evelyn Blas - Outreach Coordinator
Evelyn Blas was born and raised in Peru and immigrated with her family to the U.S. in 1992. She served in the U.S. Navy for eight years as a Hospital Corpsman and has worked in the medical field for over 20 years. Fluent in English and Spanish, she has a BS in Business Management and currently pursuing a MS in Healthcare Analytics and Intelligence at Rutgers University. She currently works for the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies as a Pre-award Grants Manager. Evelyn is committed to enhancing access to quality care and volunteers at church events, for other non-profit organizations, and as a bilingual advocate for Safe and Sound, a Domestic and Sexual Assault Response Team for Somerset County, NJ.
Carolanne Sherwood – Outreach Specialist
carolanne@onevoicehc.com
Carolanne is a dedicated community member with a strong commitment to service. Born and raised in NJ, she currently resides in Whitehouse Station where she has volunteered for the home school association and scouts lion program. She also serves as a substitute teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Faith Formation and North Branch Reformed Church Preschool. Carolanne has served as a Team Captain for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, demonstrating her dedication to supporting important causes. Her community work reflects her passion for making a positive impact beyond her professional endeavors. In her professional journey, she has excelled as a Field Administrator working with environmental safety. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, whether traveling or cheering them on at one of their sporting events. Carolanne also enjoys event planning and hosting her family and friends whenever possible.
Ross Traphagen - Media Communications Specialist
Ross Traphagen graduated Moravian University with a Bachelor's degree in both Political Science and Sociology. Ross has spent his career working in PR and Marketing, working with government agencies, large and small businesses, and non- profits. Ross assists One Voice with a variety of digital marketing needs, such as managing the organizations website and social media. He is also an active member of Clinton Presbyterian Church, where he has served as an Elder and Sunday School teacher. Ross lives with his wife Megan, and their daughter Jane, in the Town of Clinton.
Tracey Lyons - Bookkeeper
Tracey originates from New Jersey, primarily Bergen County, where she spent her early years before a brief stint in Northern Virginia. Eventually, her husband and she settled in Flemington, NJ, where they raised three sons. Professionally, Tracey has navigated finance, sales, and healthcare sectors, most recently as a Finance Manager at J&J. Previously, she served as Director of FP&A at Cenlar for over a decade. Additionally, alongside her corporate roles, Tracey has partnered with her husband in a family business and pursued fitness professionally.
Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
In her leisure time, she cherishes moments at the Jersey Shore with loved ones, staying active, and enjoying puzzling and reading