Susan Marticek is a disaster recovery expert who has worked passionately in emergency management for 18 years with key positions at the American Red Cross, FEMA and the Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group (OCLTRG). Her dedicated assistance in recovery efforts for 9/11 and Hurricanes Katrina and Irene equipped her with the empathy, knowledge and expertise to be uniquely qualified to lead Compass 82 and its mission.

Melissa Luckman, Esq. was previously the Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Touro Law Center Disaster Relief Clinic, which provided pro bono legal services to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. She is a nationally recognized expert in disaster recovery and focuses her practice on insurance litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and real estate transactions. She has served as a consultant to various local, state and federal government offices on disaster response and preparedness, specifically with regard to the re-authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, as well as implementation of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery programs. In addition, she is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association Disaster Legal Services Team.

Catherine Farley brings to Compass 82 the skills and experience she garnered during her nearly 40 years working for the State of New Jersey and as CFO of multi-million dollar non-profit corporation. Her time in the Department of Human Services, Office of the Attorney General and the State Commission of Investigation allowed Catherine to work closely with the NJ State Police and the Office of the Governor following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Catherine helped pave the way for the rise of Compass 82 as the Financial and Human Resources Director as well as spearheading the agency’s NFIP initiative.

With over 15 years of experience in Human Services and a specialized focus in Disaster Recovery since 2018, Araceli has built a career rooted in service, leadership, and community resilience. She began her disaster recovery work as a Disaster Case Manager (DCM) with Compass 82 after Hurricane Irma impacted her community. Through her dedication and expertise, she advanced to her current role as Director of Operations. She oversees organizational strategy, program execution, and team development, ensuring that recovery efforts are both effective and compassionate. Araceli's background in Human Services provides a strong foundation for understanding the complex needs of communities during times of crisis.