Meet The Team
Francesca Amato-Banfield
P4P Founder
CEO
National Chapter Leader
Family Justice and Accountability Act Founder
Education, Credentials and Accomplishments:
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National Chapter Leader
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Expert award winning Advocate
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Multifaceted National Expert
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Credentialed Human Rights Expert
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Forensic Americans with Disabilities Act Expert
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Two Time Best-selling Author
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Public Speaker and Broadcaster
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Board Of United Doctors of America
Biography:
Francesca is a renowned expert in Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and ADA Advocacy with 19 years of experience navigating the complex family court and CPS systems. Her extensive knowledge and tenacity make her a formidable force in the fight for rights. She is dedicated to fighting for your rights and fighting for justice. She Provides ADA support services in court securing disability accommodations during legal processes. Francesca has a historical track record of success. With her leadership and expertise, Punished 4 Protecting, Inc. is a powerful ally for those seeking justice. She continues to lead the National Coalition for Family Court and CPS Reform. Francesca is the founder of the Family Justice and Accountability Act (FJAA), a private legislative proposal. This Act would ensure judicial accountability, abolishing immunity for judges, CPS workers, and other court actors that would be considered liable for civil rights violations, mandating of ADA protections during family court proceedings, and required public court proceedings with mandatory recordings well as criminal referrals in potentially fraudulent cases, false allegations, and/or crimes against children to criminal court instead of family court. Currently, she sits on the Board Of United Doctors of America. She is an award winning national legal advocate. Francesca is a two time best-selling author of the books "Punished 4 Protecting: The Injustice system of Family Court" and "I Survived a Narcissist, You Can Too!"
Hannah Morris
P4P Assistant
P4P ADA Advocate
Virginia Chapter Leader
Education, Credentials and Accomplishments:
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M.A. Government/Constitutional Law
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M.A. Elementary and Special Education
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COPAA Member (The Council of Parent Attorneys and Adcocates).
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Freelance Editor and Proofreader
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ADA/SPED Advocacy
Biography:
Coming Soon
Molly Mancini
P4P Intake Specialist
Biography:
Molly is a dedicated Intake Specialist with over six years of experience supporting individuals and families through crisis intervention, client advocacy, and care coordination. Before joining her current role, she worked in community outreach and administrative support positions for nonprofit organizations focused on mental health and family services. Molly has also volunteered with local food drives, women’s support programs, and youth mentorship initiatives, where she developed a strong passion for helping people feel heard, supported, and connected to resources. Committed to ongoing professional and career development, Molly has completed training in trauma-informed communication, conflict resolution, and client intake management. She is known for her compassionate, client-focused approach and her ability to help people feel comfortable during challenging times in their lives.
Ashley Nutbrown
Vermont Chapter Leader
FJAA Vermont State LEad
P4P Website Designer
P4P Intake Specialist
P4P ADA Advocacy
Education, Credentials and Accomplishments:
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Design and Media Studies (A.A.) + CCV, Vermont (GPA: 3.34)
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Media Communications certification
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Google Career for Project Management certification
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CCV issued digital credential for Website Development
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CCV issued digital credential for Introduction to Digital Marketing
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ADA Title II certificate of completion via P4P
Biography:
Ashley joined Punished4Protecting in May 2023. In 2026, she was accepted into Vermont State University in the 3+2 program accelerated law program in partnership with Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS). Ashley currently sits on two other boards in her home state of Vermont; Vermont Office of Children, Youth, and Families Advocacy, where she is co-chair of the advisory panel and Highgate Nonprofit Resident Board. Prior to these roles, Ashley was a geriatric LNA with CPR/First Aid certification and a psychiatric technician for the former Vermont State Hospital (VSH) with NAPPI certification, along with other mental health/LNA employment. She was previously part of the policy council for the former Community Action Head Start, BCEMS PTO, and Vermont Works for Women. She is a former volunteer for Girl Scouts, Barre Community Baseball's T-Ball program, and thrift stores. She is a dedicated mother of two children. Ms. Nutbrown is a survivor of childhood/domestic abuse. She has personal experience with the injustices and defamation that can come with the dealings of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). She uses these experiences as driving forces to help children and families entangled with DCF by being part of OCYFA and sharing her family's story by writing to state representatives and senators to encourage passing bills such as H. 265 (Act 129 that created the oversight office she is involved with) and H. 661 to reform the child abuse registry. Ashley is an animal lover, an avid concertgoer (mainly heavy metal), loves the sitcom "The Golden Girls", reads/studies for fun and believes Halloween should be every day, not once a year. She doesn’t consider herself religious. She follows a lifelong path of spirituality, believes in holistic practices, and overall healthy living. She is a strong supporter of national legalized cannabis for medical purposes and of the United States Constitutional Amendments.
Holly Walker
Ohio Chapter LEader
FJAA Ohio State Lead
P4P Intake Specialist
Digital Marketing Manager
Biography:
Chief strategist overseeing digital presence, brand growth, audience engagement, and revenue-driving campaigns. Drives visibility, support, and momentum for MACSA and FJAA.
Holly is also an Intake Specialist and Assistant Advocate with a fierce passion for raising awareness about medical kidnapping, medical misdiagnosis, and the trauma families are so often forced to face in silence.
"After surviving my own case and fighting to bring my children home, advocacy became more than a calling, it became my purpose. This work is deeply personal and profoundly important to me."
She is currently working toward peer support certification and has a background in early childhood education, which allows her to support families with both empathy and practical insight. Holly is actively volunteering help getting critical legislation passed to protect families from unjust separation and misdiagnosis.
"I’m here to walk alongside others with compassion, truth, and unwavering support, so that no one has to face this fight alone."
"The LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid?"
Psalm 27:1
Vickie Gribbin, LMSW
Title II ADA Forensic Specialist
NY State Chapter Leader
Education, Credentials and Accomplishments:
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MSW, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
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BA in Human Relations, Pace University, New York, NY (4.0 GPA)
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Certificate in Forensic Social Work
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Member, Forensic Social Workers Alliance (FSWA, formerly NOFSW)
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Retired Police Officer, NYPD
Biography:
Victoria Gribbin, LMSW, is a licensed New York State social worker, ADA advocate, domestic violence advocate, and Title II ADA Forensic Specialist. She is a forensic social worker with expertise in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA, 2016) and its application to Title II compliance within state family and matrimonial court system contested lawsuit services.
Her professional focus is informed by extensive education, training, and lived experience in the New York State Unified Court System, including matrimonial, family, Integrated Domestic Violence, Appellate Division, and Court of Appeals matters as a litigant and parent of a child with special needs. This experience led to her work in ADA advocacy and forensic social work.
Ms. Gribbin specializes in Title II compliance advocacy, working at the intersection of disability rights and judicial access. Her work highlights systemic barriers affecting individuals with disabilities - particularly children and domestic violence victims (and DV survivors) within court systems.
After more than 16 years of observing and addressing systemic state violations of constitutional protections, the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and IDEA, she has advanced to macro-level advocacy. Her work focuses on reforming policies and practices that impact vulnerable children and families.
She actively supports the mission of P4P MACSA and advocates for the passage of the proposed Family Justice & Accountability Act and its related federal reforms.
Stacy Darrigan
National MASCA/FJAA State Chapter Director
Florida State Chapter Leader
Biography:
Stacy serves as the National State Chapter Director for Make America's Children Safe Again (MACSA) and the Family Justice and Accountability Act (FJAA) movement.
In this senior leadership role, she oversees the coordination, growth, and unified direction of MACSA's state chapters across the United States.
Stacy ensures that every state chapter operates in alignment with the national mission: protecting children, preserving families, enforcing civil and disability rights, and advancing FJAA legislation.
She provides strategic guidance, resources, and support to state chapter leaders, fosters collaboration between chapters, and helps expand the network of advocates, survivors, professionals, and community leaders nationwide.
Her leadership strengthens MACSA's grassroots presence, maintains consistency in messaging and advocacy efforts, and empowers local chapters to effectively demand transparency, accountability, and meaningful change in family courts and child welfare systems at the state level, while contributing to the broader national push for the FJAA. This role reflects her proven ability to lead at scale, build strong teams, and keep the mission moving forward across diverse regions.
Stacy's work is essential in turning MACSA from a national vision into a powerful, coordinated force protecting children and families everywhere.