Vermont Children's Alliance Annual MDT Conference:
From CAC to Courtroom
September 22-23rd, 2026
Stoweflake mountain resort, stowe VT
9AM - 5PM, 9AM-3PM
Single-track format: Everyone attends the same sessions together, because the journey from CAC to courtroom—guided by the MDT model—is strongest when we learn, connect, and collaborate as one.
Meet the Speakers
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Jen Henry
Jen hosts workshops for companies to strengthen communication skills. She teaches individuals to speak in a healthy and uplifting way so that all members of the team feel heard and understood.
Jen dedicated the majority of her professional life to Aflac Insurance, where she excelled as a corporate trainer and leader. Renowned as "the greatest trainer in the whole wide world," she frequently graced various stages with this esteemed title. Throughout her extensive tenure at Aflac, Jen gained invaluable insights, discovering that at their core, people share a common desire to be acknowledged, comprehended, and appreciated. This profound understanding shaped her approach and fueled her commitment to help others create meaningful connections with individuals.
With the intention of guiding and coaching like-minded individuals on their path of continuous development, Jen founded Business on Purpose. Her primary objective is to empower others through teaching and provide them with the necessary tools for growth. By sharing her knowledge and expertise, Jen aims to inspire individuals to embrace their potential and make meaningful strides towards their personal and professional goals.
When Jen isn't engaged in speaking or teaching about communication, she rejuvenates herself by actively participating in competitive tennis. Additionally, she cherishes moments spent with her loved ones at their lake house in New Hampshire, enjoying the serene environment. Although originally from Napa, California, Jen takes delight in indulging in a glass of wine, particularly on a boat while admiring the sunset.
Robert Peters
Robert began his career in the courtroom, serving as a state prosecutor in multiple West Virginia jurisdictions, where he specialized in the prosecution of sexual offenses and online child exploitation. Following that work, he developed training, tools, publications, and technical assistance for child abuse prosecutors and allied professionals across the United States through work with the Zero Abuse Project and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). Robert has worked for GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) for over a decade as a civil investigator and now serves as the Director of Institutional Response. He is the founder of Coursing Justice, a training organization for criminal justice professionals. While a prosecutor, Robert founded SHIELD Task Force, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with Child Advocacy Centers and local stakeholders to equip children and supportive adults with age-appropriate body and online safety guidance.
Megan Peterson
Megan worked in the child abuse field for 18 years before transitioning to Guardify. Her tenure is solely linked to direct service, working in Oklahoma and Texas, as a CPS Investigator for 10 years, and as a Forensic Interviewer for 8 years. She has conducted 2,479 forensic interviews and approximately 1400 child abuse investigations, completed over 1300 hours of cumulative training, and testified as an expert witness in numerous criminal court proceedings. She is a social worker and interviewer at heart and has dedicated herself to protecting children and helping others.
Tony DeVincenzo, Senior Training Specialist, Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
Tony providing training and technical assistance to Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) across the Northeast. He presents at regional and national conferences on MDT dynamics, child abuse investigations, and team collaboration.
With over 30 years of experience working with MDTs, Tony previously served as Director of Programs and MDT Coordinator at Deirdre’s House, the CAC for Morris County, NJ, overseeing services and leading trainings.
Tony’s expertise is rooted in a 25-year law enforcement career, specializing in crimes against children, forensic interviewing, and MDT work. He retired as a Lieutenant supervising sex crimes and child endangerment units and also teaches Criminal Justice and Child Advocacy as an adjunct faculty member.
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Jennifer Aglialoro, Training Specialist, Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center.
In that role, she provides training and technical assistance to Child Advocacy Centers, Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Teams, and State Chapters of CACs throughout the Northeast Region of the US. In addition to her work with individual Advocacy Centers and Multidisciplinary Teams, Jennifer has presented workshops on a variety of topics related to Child Advocacy at regional and national conferences.
Prior to her current position, Jennifer was the Program Director, MDT Facilitator, and Lead Forensic Interview at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania. As a Forensic Interviewer with the Center for 14 years Jennifer interviewed over 4000 children who were suspected victims of child abuse and/or neglect. In that role, she worked with Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services Caseworkers, District Attorneys, and Mental Health Professionals from eight counties across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Jennifer presented educational programs to school personnel, community groups, camp counselors, college students, other professionals, and members of the Multidisciplinary Team on topics related to childhood abuse/neglect, trauma, technology safety, secondary traumatic stress, forensic interviewing, and testifying in court. She has also presented on the national level on secondary traumatic stress and organizational responses to trauma for professionals.
More to come
Registration Closes August 10, 2026
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Join the Vermont Children's Alliance for annual MDT statewide conference, "FROM CAC TO COURT ROOM," on September 22nd & 23rd at Stoweflake Resort in Stowe VT. Connect with MDT professionals from across the state and demonstrate your commitment to child advocacy. Explore our sponsorship packages and vendor booth options to find the right fit for your organization. Ready to partner with VCA? Click below to access our registration form.