Dawn Conley is the mother of Brittanee Drexel and a nationally recognized advocate for missing persons and victims’ families. After Brittanee went missing in 2009, Dawn dedicated herself to finding answers, spending over 16 years navigating media, law enforcement, legislation, and victim advocacy. Her relentless efforts helped bring resolution to her daughter’s case and have since expanded into supporting countless other families facing similar heartbreak. Dawn has collaborated with the FBI, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, and legislators to improve investigative support, raise awareness, and strengthen resources for families of the missing. She has appeared on national platforms including NBC, Dr. Phil, and CourtTV, using her voice to promote change and education around missing persons and human trafficking. Through Britt’s National Foundation for the Missing and Forgotten, Dawn continues her mission to ensure every missing person is remembered, & every family is supported.

Jen is a sworn law enforcement officer in Florida with a distinguished career spanning two decades. Her law enforcement career began in 1999 with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, starting in a long-term undercover narcotics assignment while still in high school. She went on to serve in multiple investigative roles, focusing primarily on violent crimes and cold case investigations.
Jen serves on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Advisory Commission and the National Advisory Board for ViCAP. She is also the President and Founder of the Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association (SEHIA). In addition to her investigative work, Jen is an instructor with Advanced Police Concepts and Blue Shield Tactical Systems, teaching Homicide and Cold Case Investigations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy from the University of New Haven.

Jennifer brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, business management, financial operations, and community engagement. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Central Florida and has applied her expertise in roles with Darden Restaurants, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, and commercial property management. She has served on the Board of the Foundation for Central Florida Tang Soo Do, managing studio operations, bookkeeping, and regional tournament logistics. A passionate advocate for youth development, she homeschooled her twin sons and volunteered in local education and sports programs. At Britt’s National Foundation for the Missing and Forgotten, Jennifer combines her organizational skill, financial insight, and compassionate heart to help strengthen advocacy, support families, and sustain the Foundation’s mission.

Jessica’s dedication to missing persons advocacy is rooted in personal experience—her best friend, Brittanee Drexel, went missing in 2009. That life-changing event shaped her purpose and ignited her passion to support families searching for answers. With a background in healthcare leadership, executive operations, and real estate, Jessica brings strong strategic planning, networking, and relationship-building skills to her role as Director of Fundraising. She focuses on expanding partnerships, generating resources, and elevating awareness for families affected by disappearance and trauma. Jessica believes every missing child deserves to be found and every family deserves answers.
“Brittanee was a bright light in my life, and I carry her spirit into everything I do,” she shares. Through her work with the Foundation, Jessica is committed to ensuring families feel seen, supported, and never forgotten.

​Robert Cea brings a powerful blend of law enforcement experience, storytelling, and advocacy to the board. A former New York City police officer and detective for thirteen years, he received 136 commendations for bravery, courage under fire, and meritorious police actions—including four active gunfights—and is proudest of assisting in the delivery of seven babies, three of whom bear his name. Robert later turned his real-life experiences into widely acclaimed books, films, and television projects. His bestselling memoir No Lights, No Sirens was published by HarperCollins and is now in development as a network TV series, where he serves as Executive Producer. His additional works, Circle of Six and Confidential Source 96, are also being developed for film and television. Through his lived experience and storytelling, Robert elevates awareness around victims, justice, and the realities of law enforcement.

Jill’s commitment to missing persons advocacy began at just 18, when she volunteered at the Adam Walsh Center (now NCMEC), working directly on missing child cases. Since then, she has served as a victim advocate, investigator, educator, and cold case trainer, partnering with law enforcement agencies to support active and unsolved cases. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Education and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Forensic Science. Jill also teaches forensic science and criminal justice at the collegiate level, creating training programs and curriculum focused on cold case investigation and victim advocacy. Through education, investigative work, and compassionate outreach, she is deeply committed to giving victims a voice, helping families find answers, and advancing justice for the missing and forgotten.