Ruth Cresenzo
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate - North Carolina National Guard at North Carolina National Guard- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Attorney
Alaska State BarFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Title IX Investigator/Coordinator
D.A. Stafford & Associates Pty LtdMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Special Victims' Counsel
Office of The Judge Advocate GeneralOct, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Joint Task Force Certification
National Guard BureauJul, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Contracting Officer Representative
US ArmyAug, 2006- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Non-Profit Management
Duke UniversityApr, 2004- Oct, 2024 -
Attorney
North Carolina State BarFeb, 1996- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Comprehensive Victim Intervention Specialist
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)May, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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North Carolina National Guard
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United States
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Armed Forces
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400 - 500 Employee
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Office of the Staff Judge Advocate - North Carolina National Guard
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Aug 2023 - Present
Assisting in development of key functions and tasks for the new "Special Legal Advisor" positions for the States/Territories, in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for the North Carolina National Guard (Career Skills Program Internship). Assisting in development of key functions and tasks for the new "Special Legal Advisor" positions for the States/Territories, in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for the North Carolina National Guard (Career Skills Program Internship).
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North Carolina Army National Guard
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Judge Advocate
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Jul 2000 - Present
Serving full-time and part-time since 2001. Deployed in 2006-2007 to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and in 2012-13 with the Multinational Force & Observers Mission in Egypt. Led in the development and establishment of full-time Legal Assistance Program for the North Carolina Army National Guard. Certified as Special Victims’Counsel (2013) and Title IX Coordinator (2016). Served at all levels in the National Guard Special Victims' Counsel Program at ground and leadership levels, as significant contributor to program development and growth in an emerging area of law. Rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Show less
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National Guard Bureau
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Regional Special Victims' Counsel, South Region/Program Development
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Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
Supervisory attorney for team of 6 attorneys and 2 paralegals representing victims' of sexual assault and domestic violence in the South Region (12 states and territories), and serve as counsel/co-counsel in unique and complex matters. Plan and conduct outreach, education and training to military and promote collaborative efforts with sister service and community organizations and partners. Lead in position development of expanding program in emerging area of law.
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Deputy Program Manager, National Guard Special Victims' Counsel Program
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Jul 2020 - Oct 2022
Led team of 30+ attorneys and paralegals who provide legal representation to eligible victims of sexual assault, sexual harassment and domestic violence in the National Guard. Assisted Program Manager in developing vision, mission and program development of program, including organizational structure and creation of positions resulting from additional resourcing leading to permanency of program. Led in successful recruiting, outreach, training and education strategy and implementation.
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Special Legal Advisor
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2020
Served as Title 10 Special Legal Advisor to the Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands National Guard, leadership and subordinate commands. Specialty areas included domestic operations, sexual assault/harassment and domestic violence, memorandums of agreement/understanding and understanding of unique fiscal issues to the territories. Expanded and developed relationships with outside organizations to foster positive collaborative efforts. Was successful in recruitment of legal personnel for the Judge Advocate office. Show less
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National Guard Regional and Senior Regional Special Victims' Counsel - West/Northwest Region
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2018
Legal counsel for eligible military members and dependents in the National Guard who are victims of sexual assault. Served in East Region (7 states/district Feb 14-Nov 14) and in Alaska from Nov 14-July 18. Developed Senior Regional construct and served as Senior Regional for West region Jan 14 -July 18, supervising 4 attorneys while representing clients in complex cases. Facilitated and developed meaningful partnerships with the military and civilian communities in Alaska and was trainer, educator, speaker in emerging area of law for diverse audiences. Show less
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Attorney at Law
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Feb 1996 - Mar 2002
General practitioner for 8 years (full then part-time) in Guilford and Alamance County, NC. Practice areas included family, juvenile, immigration, and criminal law. Immigration law practice included I-130/485 applications, H1B and Labor Certifications, Applications for Asylum, Suspension of Deportation, and representation in International Child Abduction cases under the Hague Convention. Was recipient of Award of Merit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in recognition of expertise. Facilitator for the Department of Social Services in Abuse, Neglect and Dependency cases. Show less
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Education
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1992 - 1995
North Carolina Central University School of Law
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1989 - 1991
UNC - Greensboro
BA, Political Science -
1987 - 1989
Rockingham Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, College Transfer
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