SCARS Leadership 2024
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
— Margaret Mead —
Executive Directors & Officers Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
Debby Montgomery Johnson
Chairperson & Operational Director
United States
Scam Survivor, Scam Victims’ Advocate, Public Speaker, Published Author, Nonprofit Owner, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Banker, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Vianey Gonzalez
Operational Director
Mexico
Scam Survivor, Psychologist, Nonprofit Founder, Businesswoman, Managing Director SCARS Institute Latinoamerica
Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth
Operational Director
United States
Scam Victims’ Advocate, Psychology & Neuroscience Researcher, Published Author, Technologist & Internet Pioneer, Roboticist, Regulatory Law, Entrepreneur, Academic, Business Owner, U.S. Navy Veteran
Board of Directors Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
Debby Montgomery Johnson
Chairperson & Operational Director
United States
Scam Survivor, Scam Victims’ Advocate, Public Speaker, Published Author, Nonprofit Owner, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Banker, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Vianey Gonzalez
Operational Director
Mexico
Scam Survivor, Psychologist, Nonprofit Founder, Businesswoman, Managing Director SCARS Institute Latinoamerica
Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth
Operational Director
United States
Scam Victims’ Advocate, Psychology & Neuroscience Researcher, Published Author, Technologist & Internet Pioneer, Roboticist, Regulatory Law, Entrepreneur, Academic, Business Owner, U.S. Navy Veteran
Janina Morcinek
Operational Director
Poland
Scam Survivor, Educator, Nonprofit Founder, Scam Victims’ Advocate
Rika Takebe
Board Member
Japan
Engineer & Scientist, Nonprofit Director with NPO CHARMS, Scam Victims’ Advocate, Policy Advocate
SCARS Is A Military Veteran Founded And Managed Nonprofit Organization
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
Brett Johnson
Advisor
United States
Global Expert on Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and identity Theft, Publisher of AnglerPhish.com
Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth
Operational Director
United States
Scam Victims’ Advocate, Psychology & Neuroscience Researcher, Published Author, Technologist & Internet Pioneer, Roboticist, Regulatory Law, Entrepreneur, Academic, Business Owner, U.S. Navy Veteran
International Board of Advisors Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
Sharon Armstrong
Advisor
New Zealand
Scam Survivor, Businesswoman, Nonprofit Founder, Policy Advocate
Brett Johnson
Advisor
United States
Global Expert on Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and identity Theft, Publisher of AnglerPhish.com
Akie Kurokawa
Advisor
Japan
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Support Provider, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner & Volunteer
Catherina Syed Abdullah
Advisor
Malaysia
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Support Provider, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner
Fatima Down
Advisor
Indonesia
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Assistance Nonprofit Owner, SCARS Partner
Liz Souhrada
Advisor
United States
Scam Survivor, U.S. Army Liaison, Scam Educator, SCARS Volunteer
Sah Chaikeaw
Advisor
Thailand
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Support Provider, Nonprofit, Crime Prevention, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner & Volunteer
Maria Durge
Advisor
Netherlands
Scam Survivor, Professional, Cybercrime Educator, Victims’ Support Provider
Terue Shinkawa
Advisor
Japan
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Assistance Nonprofit Owner, Single Mothers’ Advocate, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner
Zeccrie Mejid
Advisor
Malaysia
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Support Provider, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner
Michele Vismaya Rubin
Advisor
United States
Motivational Speaker, Lifestyle Coach, Expert in Gratitude, Publisher & Business Owner
Kathy Liu
SCARS|CHINA
China
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Assistance Nonprofit, SCARS Affiliate
Adryenn Ashley
Advisor
United States
Entrepreneur, Entertainment Industry Executive, Producer, Dating Business Owner, Women’s’ Issues Advocate
Tomoka Tanaka
Advisor
Japan
Researcher, Victims’ Support Provider, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner
Benita Alexander
Advisor
United States
News & Media Professional, Executive Producer, True Crime Programming, Love Con Expert
Shirley Zhang
Advisor
Taiwan
Global Business Professional, Business Owner, Former SCARS Board Member
Shannon Slaughter
Advisor
United States
Scam Educator, Enterprise Fraud Manager, Financial Professional, Banker
Gabriel Friedlander
Advisor
United States / Israel
Cybersecurity Expert & Corporate Trainer, Publisher of Wizer-Training.com, Business Owner & Entrepreneur
Leng Tshua
Advisor
Singapore
Global Business Leader, Former SCARS Board Member
Jeff Russell
Advisor
United States
Global Businessman, Healthcare Professional, Criminal Justice Services, U.S. Air Force Veteran
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