Meet Our Staff
Dan Wargo, Executive Director
Dan has served as the Executive Director of Valley Court Diversion Program in White River Junction, Vermont since August 2025. Previously, he directed TLC Recovery Programs, where he led both inpatient and outpatient care initiatives and expanded a modest peer support program into a thriving full-scale operation.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, where he first learned about restorative justice and developed a lasting appreciation and passion for this work. Dan has also volunteered with Springfield Restorative Justice, contributing directly to community-based restorative practices. He is credentialed as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) Supervisor in New Hampshire, and is a Certified Trainer in Motivational Interviewing.
Dan is passionate about empowering clients and professionals to reach their full potential. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and fishing.
Mary Langille, Assistant Director, Vermont Family Court Diversion Case Manager
Mary joined VCDP after graduating in 2019 from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She enjoys working in restorative justice because she is able to witness first-hand the positive impact that this type of intervention has on individuals and the community. Mary appreciates that restorative justice offers opportunities to make lasting, positive impacts on our clients’ lives. Outside of work, Mary is an avid hockey fan and player and has just started skiing!
Email: mary@vcdp.org
Eli Hecht, Administrator and Case Manager
Eli joined our team in 2024. He studied Cognitive Science and Music at Dartmouth College, graduating in 2023. At VCDP, Eli is excited to support the important work being done to respond to crime in a just and compassionate way. Outside of VCDP, he teaches elementary music, plays bass, and enjoys making jewelry.
Email: eli@vcdp.org
Brandon Sheridan, Tamarack and Pretrial Services Coordinator
Brandon joined VCDP in April 2025. He is a passionate advocate for mental health treatment and restorative justice. Brandon has years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges. He has an Associate’s Degree in Audio Engineering/Production from Full Sail University. In his free time, Brandon has volunteered with 4-H, Special Olympics, and King’s Table, and he enjoys sim racing, spending time with family and friends, making music, and enjoying the outdoors.
Email: brandon@vcdp.org
Susan Sam-Mensah, Windsor County Adult Court Diversion, YSASP Coordinator
Susan joined us in the fall of 2020 after completing her Master’s Degree in Restorative Justice at Vermont Law School. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science. Susan appreciates that Restorative Justice is a stark contrast to the legal system. She likes that people are given the opportunity to reflect and repair harm. Outside of VCDP Susan enjoys being creative and cooking.
Email: susan@vcdp.org
Christine Farrell, Balanced and Restorative Justice Program Coordinator
Christine is from Connecticut and has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. After working in various criminal justice and mental health roles, including as a Behavioral Health Tech and Early Responder, she is excited to join VCDP as BARJ Coordinator and forge meaningful relationships with youth and young adults in our community. In her free time, Christine likes to watch movies, ride her motorcycle, and cook, especially grill–and she loves rats!
Email: christine@vcdp.org
Lexus Jarvis, New Hampshire Court Diversion Program Coordinator
Lexus joined the VCDP team in 2022 after graduating from Norwich University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She found a passion for restorative justice during her senior year through volunteer work at a community justice center. She believes that there is always a way to repair the harm that has been done and that people can make positive changes in their lives. In her free time Lexus enjoys reading Stephen King, hanging out with animals, and spending time with her family and friends.
Email: lexus@vcdp.org
Lyndsay Porreca, RJ Consultant
Lyndsay has worked at VCDP since 2013. She graduated in 2009 with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a focus in Victimology. Lyndsay appreciates the ability to work in a system outside of the traditional criminal justice system where the goal is to reduce recidivism and repair harms. She truly enjoys working with our community volunteers as well, who facilitate a majority of our restorative processes. Lyndsay’s interests include kayaking and painting.
Email: lyndsay@vcdp.org