The Office of Public Engagement provides no-cost educational presentations across Pennsylvania, designed to empower communities and strengthen public safety.
Working with Communities
We offer educational programs for students, adults, educators, and seniors that provide practical information to help people recognize risks, make informed decisions, and protect their communities. Designed for meaningful impact and rooted in public service, each program includes a recommended duration to ensure full content delivery, with flexible scheduling options available.
Click a county to find your local specialist.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM
Office of Public Engagement specialists deliver free educational outreach across Pennsylvania, helping communities prevent fraud, stay informed, and connect with resources from the Attorney General’s Office.
Northeastern PA
Education and Outreach Specialist
Dana joined the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in August of 2024. Prior to working as an Education & Outreach Specialist, he spent ten years as an educator and case manager in the alternative and public school settings.
Eastern PA
Education and Outreach Specialist
Nora Haynos is a bilingual Education and Outreach Specialist. Before joining the Office of Attorney General, she worked as a Program Coordinator and ESL instructor in Colombia, and as an ESL instructor in Pennsylvania.
Statewide
Director of Senior Protection Unit & Education and Outreach Specialist
David Shallcross has worked to protect our communities for over 30 years. In 1986 he was appointed as a Deputy Sheriff with the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office 1986-2007
South Central PA
Community and Employment Engagement Director & Education and Outreach Specialist
Dorene joined the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in 2022. Prior to her career with the OAG, Dorene was an English teacher with 27 years of service.
Southwestern PA
Education and Outreach Specialist
Phil Little has dedicated his entire career to public service at the federal and state levels. Phil has worked as a teacher with the Freedom Area School District, working with students on subjects of special education and history.
Northwestern PA
Senior Supervisory Special Agent
Alan McGill is a Senior Supervisory Special Agent currently assigned to the Office of Public Engagement. Agent McGill has been a professional investigator for over 30 years with 23 years in law enforcement.
South Eastern PA
Education and Outreach Specialist
Joshua Goodin is an Education and Outreach Specialist, joining the Office in August 2023. Prior to joining, he was a Community Engagement Liaison/Supervisor at Turning Points for Children.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Access tools, funding, and support through the Community Drug Abuse Prevention (CDAP) Grant Program—designed to help communities implement impactful education and prevention initiatives that keep young people safe and drug-free.
Office of Attorney General resources are available at all OPE presentations. Please let us know if you are interested in receiving any of our brochures and we will give them to your organization. Some of our top priorities are outlined in these brochures and available to the public.
The Community Drug Abuse Prevention Grant Program was created to foster parent and community groups in leading grassroots efforts to prevent the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse from harming Pennsylvanians, especially children and young adults.