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Julia Brunson joined the National Council on Problem Gambling in May 2022. In this position, she assists in the development of multi-channel content, manages social media accounts, and helps execute communications strategy across all NCPG digital channels. Julia is an experienced communicator with several years of marketing and development experience in a non-profit setting. She has a BA in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has received several leadership certificates and fellowships. She has a passion for all things digital and Gen Z. In her spare time, Julia enjoys writing, hiking and browsing TikTok.

Jo Sanchez began working with NCPG in July 2023 as a part-time contractor and joined the team full-time in March 2025 as the Grants and Development Manager. In this role, she oversees the Agility Grants and conference scholarship programs and supports volunteerism and development. Jo has over 10 years of experience in grants management and philanthropy and has worked with several non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. and in Guatemala. She has a B.S. in Mass Media Communications with a concentration in print journalism from Oral Roberts University and a professional certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the University of Texas at San Antonio.  She resides in San Antonio, Texas and enjoys traveling to a beach as often as she can with her family.

Katrina Velazquez, a distinguished attorney and nonprofit lobbyist, is the dynamic force behind Center Road Solutions as its Founder and CEO, passing laws for nonprofits serving women and families. With an exceptional track record of transforming partisan social issues into unifying, bipartisan causes, she propels them towards remarkable success. Katrina has been named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for four consecutive years, received the Professional Women in Advocacy Award in 2017, the Meehan-Hartley Award for Public Service and Advocacy in 2017, Most Influential Women’s Lobby Leader of 2023, and Bloomberg’s Top Performing Firms in 2025.

Tory Wilson is the Program Manager at the National Council on Problem Gambling, where she leads national responsible gambling initiatives. She oversees both the Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) and the Responsible Gambling Verification Program (RGV), helping operators achieve higher standards of consumer protection. Tory holds a Master of Public Health degree with a focus in epidemiology from the University of Arizona and a BS in Health, Society, and Policy from the University of Utah. With over eight years of experience in nonprofit program management, her work is driven by a commitment to health equity and advocacy for vulnerable populations.

Joshua Hampton is a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist at Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness in Asheville, NC. With a past shaped by his own struggles with substance use and the criminal justice system, Josh has transformed those experiences into a powerful tool for change, offering hope and guidance to those embarking on their recovery journeys. Having also had a chaotic relationship with problem gambling, he leverages his expertise as a Peer Support Specialist to develop and expand a comprehensive program of complete community support around problem gambling.

Adam Lyons is a compulsive gambler in recovery and the creator and host of The Modern Meeting podcast. For 20 years, Adam’s addiction controlled every part of his life — leading to job loss, relocation, financial collapse, and even committing illegal acts to fuel his gambling. Over those two decades, he cycled through more than 25 jobs and had 15 addresses in six different cities, always looking for a fresh start that never came to fruition. On February 8, 2022, he finally sought help through Gamblers Anonymous. Those meetings and the people in those rooms saved his life, and he has stayed away from a bet ever since.

About two years into his recovery, he created The Modern Meeting podcast out of a belief that as gambling continues to evolve and expand, the recovery conversation should evolve with it. Recovery is about consistently reaching for community, honesty, and support — especially in a world where disconnection fuels addiction. The podcast exists to bridge that gap and offer a space where people can share their stories — and know they’re not alone in what they’ve lived.

Don Feeney has had a long career as a researcher and policy analyst. For NCPG, he is the principal investigator and author of the three NGAGE surveys, helped create the NCPG/NASPL Lottery Verification Program, and served on the Board of Directors from 2002 to 2016, including two terms as president. He is a co-founder of the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling and has served on its board since the Alliance’s 2001 inception. From 1991 to 2017, Don served as Research and Planning Director at the Minnesota Lottery. He is the 2017 winner of the NCPG’s Lifetime Award for Advocacy.

Megan Poliquin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with her supervision designation & a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with her GAMB (Gambling) Endorsement. Megan is the Gambling Treatment Program Manager at Zepf Center in Toledo, Ohio and has been working in the field of gambling disorder since 2018. She is also a 2020 graduate of the Ohio Gambling Treatment Fellowship Program. She is passionate about building the gambling treatment workforce and providing supportive supervision. In her spare time, Megan enjoys watching hockey, spending time with her husband and two fur babies, and planning future vacations!

Megan Poliquin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with her supervision designation & a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with her GAMB (Gambling) Endorsement. Megan is the Gambling Treatment Program Manager at Zepf Center in Toledo, Ohio and has been working in the field of gambling disorder since 2018. She is also a 2020 graduate of the Ohio Gambling Treatment Fellowship Program. She is passionate about building the gambling treatment workforce and providing supportive supervision. In her spare time, Megan enjoys watching hockey, spending time with her husband and two fur babies, and planning future vacations!

Cole Wogoman joined NCPG in November 2021. He focuses on advocating for NCPG’s legislative agenda of problem gambling and responsible gambling policies to both the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch. Cole also works with NCPG’s Board of Directors, state affiliates, and members on proposed state and local legislation and regulations across the country.

Cole is a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia. Previously, he served as legislative counsel for D.C. Councilmember Mary M. Cheh, advising her on a wide range of issues, including sports gambling, transportation, and agency oversight. Before his time in public service, Cole worked as an associate for the law firm of Willkie Farr and Gallagher. He holds a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, and a BA in Political Science with a minor in Business Economics from the University of Notre Dame.

David’s expertise as a market research consultant lies in delivering actionable, goal-aligned insights for marketing, product, and brand initiatives. His strengths-focused approach to understanding organizational decisions and his passion for human-anchored strategy have led him to career engagements with Fortune 100s, scrappy startups, venerable non-profits, and everything in between. With experience developing and sharing insight at the whiteboard stage, implementation stage, and in board room and C-suite contexts, David focuses on connecting audience insights with an organization’s mission, business strategy, resources, culture, and opportunities.

Ben’s expertise is in brand and messaging development. At Magneti, he’s defined the agency’s brand-related philosophies, processes and offerings and built the teams of virtuosos who deliver the work. When good ideas and talented people flourish, Ben’s happy. And when he’s skiing with his kids, or riding bikes with his wife, or running trails with Rufus the Robb dog — you get the idea — life’s full and beautiful in the clean Colorado air.

Jaime Costello joined the National Council on Problem Gambling in April 2022 as the Director of Programs. In this position, she will oversee the planning, development and evaluation of NCPG programs, support strategic planning efforts through consistent monitoring, and serve as a spokesperson for national problem gambling efforts. Jaime is an experienced addiction and public health professional with nearly fifteen years of experience working in the problem gambling field. In her last position as Bureau Director of Prevention and Training at the New York Council on Problem Gambling, she played an integral role in the development and growth of the Problem Gambling Resource Centers ensuring that professionals, individuals, families and communities have access to prevention and support services throughout the state. She has also spearheaded professional training efforts, prevention programs and coalition development for a variety of causes. Jaime is passionate about engaging the community in change efforts and emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary work among fields to address behavioral and physical health concerns. Jaime received her Master of Public Health from the University of New England, and lives with her family in the Adirondack Park.