Our Staff

Paulette Pfeiffer “Tinkerbell”

Founder & Executive Director

Tinkerbell was born in Poland, raised in South America, and speaks four languages fluently. As president of Global Executive Resources, she managed companies in 48 countries. Ms. Pfeiffer was instrumental in promoting the Court Interpreters Act (see below), and was selected one of the “Outstanding Young Women in America”.  She has made over 400 public appearances, many in foreign languages regarding the issues related to children of prisoners.

Ms. Pfeiffer’s philanthropic work includes: The Chicago Anti-Hunger, Junior Leadership, the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, We Stand for Kids, and Silent Victims of Crime.  All are programs for children who have a parent in prison.

In 2008, she joined efforts with Eastern Kentucky University to create The National Association for Children of Incarcerated Parents (NACIP).

Since her move to Miami, twenty years ago, she has partnered with other agencies, Lions Club, Center For Social Change, and has been the spokesperson on Telemundo, TV Azteca, Channel 4 News, 10 News, and lectures at Florida International University (FIU) and University of Miami (UM).

Diana Venturini

Director

Diana Venturini, a visionary leader, dedicated 43 years to education and 24 years as the Executive Director of Community Engagement for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Renowned for cultivating impactful partnerships across Miami-Dade County, she orchestrated major donations for educational programs, as well as, transforming the lives of homeless and needy students within the district.

Diana's influential collaborations extended to powerhouse entities such as the Miami Heat, Publix Foundation, Target Foundation, and numerous others. She played a pivotal role in securing support for the third-largest school district in the country through strategic development, leaving an indelible mark on education and community welfare.

For the last year, Diana has been the part-time Director of Silent Victims of Crime, bringing the organization to the next level by creating and improving programming for children and caregivers. Diana has secured many new partners, funds, and grants.

Wes Saunders

Independent Contractor, Intro to Sports

American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at South Carolina. Wes Saunders is one to watch from the social scene and the professional football scene.

Midia Hasso

Independent Contractor, Family Coordinator

"Since my first time meeting Tinkebell and the kids, I have fallen in love with the purpose of SVC and the people who support it and drive it forward. I met Tink and the kids in February 2018 and my life has changed since then and taken on new meaning with them in my life. Once you meet Tinkerbell and the kids and feel how much love everyone has to share and give, it is impossible to not want to do more for the cause of SVC and these amazing loving kids. The monthly leadership events provide a great way for volunteers to openly get to know the kids and have ability to truly have an impact on their lives. Through SVC, we are able to show and teach the kids of opportunities that they would have never been exposed to in their current every day life. I candidly believe that it is all of our duties to make sure that we do whatever it takes to ensure that these kids have the same opportunities to succeed in the world as someone who does not have a parent incarcerated. 

I have since adopted to mentor one of the families and learned so much from the kids about their outlook on life and how I can help them to reach their goals with SVC. Not a day goes by, without me thinking about Tink and the kids and what I can do to help the purpose of SVC. One of my favorite quotes is “the secret of living is giving” and that is truthfully what one is able to do with SVC and all of its unique programs."

Christina Bellasalma

Special Programs Coordinator

Based in Miami, FL, Christina Bellasalma is currently an adjunct instructor and PhD candidate in International Crime and Justice at Florida International University. Her research interests include reentry, community corrections, voluntary community-based organizations in the criminal justice sector, and juvenile justice. Christina earned a B.A. in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Law at the University of California, Irvine. While working on her Master of Science in Criminology with a focus in Criminal Law at the University of Miami, she began an internship with the Federal Bureau of Investigations while simultaneously working as a mentor and intake coordinator for a nonprofit that provides wraparound services for at-risk young men. It was only after these experiences that she decided to pursue her PhD in International Crime and Justice to begin empirical research on innovative methods to reduce recidivism and prevent intergenerational incarceration.