
Lisa Thurau
Executive Director
In 2004, Lisa initiated a training with 180 officers in the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) Transit Police to improve police/youth interactions, to increase officers’ skills in working with youth, and to support officers’ development of innovative approaches to policing large groups of teens in public transit areas. Full bio »
Contact Lisa at:
lht@strategiesforyouth.org

David Walker
Training Director
In his role as COO/Training Director, David manages the day-to-day operations of Strategies for Youth while also leading the Policing the Teen Brain program efforts. In addition to his law enforcement experience, David has global business development experience in the for-profit world. Full bio »
Contact David at: dw@strategiesforyouth.org

Kristen Wheeler
Staff Attorney
As Staff Attorney, Kristen leads the Juvenile Justice Jeopardy game development and implementation, and also coordinates the Youth Policies Initiative. She brings her experience and perspective as a public defender and trial attorney to SFY’s work. Full bio »
Contact Kristen at:
kew@strategiesforyouth.org