Meet The Team
Co-Founder & CEO
PAVE Prevention Inc.
Arlene Limas OLY
Deemed one of the greatest Taekwondo athletes of the 20th century, Arlene Limas made history on September 17, 1988, when she became the first American, the first female to win a Gold Medal at the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, in the sport of Tae Kwon Do. In May of 1993, Arlene opened her own school, Power Kix Martial Arts, located in Stafford, breaking the glass ceiling for other women. After several expansions, her current 12,500 sq ft facility has been kicking, literally, for 30 years.
Board Member
PAVE Prevention Inc.
Yehudit (Yudit) Zicklin-Sidikman
Yudit is the Founder and President of ESD Global Inc., a US non-profit organization focused on Empowerment Self-Defense. With over 20 years of experience, she is a recognized educator, speaker, and leader in the field. Her work combines martial arts, psychology, and training to promote safety, awareness, and empowerment worldwide.
Director of Business Development & Operations
PAVE Prevention Inc.
Jennifer Cusentino
Jennifer Cusentino is a business development and operations leader with over 30 years of experience across creative production, strategy, and organizational growth. At PAVE Prevention, she leads business development and partnerships, supporting the organization’s expansion. Her work connects strategy and execution to advance violence prevention and long-term social impact.
Director of Partnerships and Grants
PAVE Prevention Inc.
Federica Lacava
Federica Lacava is an intersectional feminist with over 15 years of international experience in the areas of gender equality, violence prevention, and humanitarian development.
She holds a Master’s degree in Gender and Peacebuilding and a second Master’s degree in International Relations and Political Science.
Managing Partner, Lanaverde Inc. & Country Manager
PAVE Prevention Inc.
Heather F. Turnbull
Heather is a strategic planning facilitator and learning professional with over 25 years of experience in the areas of leadership development, career advancement, and organizational growth.
She holds a background in learning and development and has worked across sectors including financial services, mental health, and nonprofit organizations.
Administration and Project Officer
PAVE Prevention Inc.
Lucia Isoardi
Lucia is a feminist practitioner and social impact professional with over a decade of international experience in the areas of gender equality, violence prevention, and community-based development. She holds a degree in Law and a Master’s degree in Gender and Peacebuilding from the United Nations-mandated University for Peace.
Communications and Marketing Manager
PAVE Prevention Inc.
Giorgia Bachiorri
Giorgia Bachiorri is a communications and marketing professional with experience in the areas of digital communication, content development, and online campaign management. She has developed hands-on experience in digital marketing, working on paid advertising, social media management, and multi-channel campaign execution.
Julie Harmon, Ph.D., IA ESDP Curriculum Development and Training Advisor
PAVE Prevention Inc.
Julie Harmon
Julie Harmon, Ph.D., is a psychologist and leader in violence prevention and empowerment-based education with over 35 years of experience in trauma-informed and skills-based safety training. She has developed and delivered programs focused on interpersonal safety, boundary-setting, and self-advocacy, supporting diverse populations including trauma survivors and individuals with disabilities.