At the heart of the National Child Protection Task Force is a simple, yet profound belief: every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and supported. It’s a belief that drives our mission, challenges us to innovate, and calls us to take bold action. This year, that calling became even clearer as we expanded our team to answer the growing need for better outcomes for missing children across America.
What makes this milestone even more special? Each of the extraordinary individuals we’re introducing today started their journey with NCPTF as volunteers. They believed in our mission before they ever held a title. They’ve stood with us in the trenches, showing up with their skills, their hearts, and their determination to make a difference. And now, they’ve stepped into leadership roles to help us create a safer future for the children who need us most.
Al Rollins
Director of Law Enforcement Partnerships
Al Rollins brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience to NCPTF, with a career built on expertise in intelligence, leadership, and collaboration. As the former Director of the Central Florida Intelligence Exchange, Al has worked at the intersection of law enforcement and innovative solutions, focusing on victim-centered strategies.
In his new role, Al is here to strengthen relationships with law enforcement agencies across the nation, enabling NCPTF to deploy Missing Child Rescue Operations and rapid 911 responses when every second counts. His leadership will amplify our partnerships with law enforcement nationwide, ensuring that every missing child’s case is approached with the urgency, precision, and compassion it deserves.
Kait Rickard
Lead Investigator
Kait Rickard’s passion for protecting vulnerable populations shines through in every aspect of her work. A talented private-sector investigator who contributed to NCPTF's work for years as an active volunteer, Kait brings more than a decade of investigative experience and a relentless drive to uncover the truth.
Now, as our Lead Investigator, she brings the full power of her passion and expertise to helping us deliver better outcomes for even more missing, trafficked, and exploited children.
You may remember Kait as our 2023 Volunteer of the Year!
Melissa Kaiser
Director of Advocacy
Melissa Kaiser’s career is a testament to the power of compassion and collaboration. A licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience, Melissa has dedicated her life to supporting survivors of trauma and helping create systems of care that work.
At NCPTF, Melissa’s role is vital to improving the outcomes for children once they’ve been located. Her focus is ensuring that no recovered child slips through the cracks, helping to connect them with community resources that support their long-term safety and stability.
By empowering communities to create innovative and sustainable solutions, Melissa is building stronger systems that ensure vulnerable children in communities across America have opportunities to heal and thrive.
This growth would not have been possible without the extraordinary support of the Tim Tebow Foundation. We are a small team with audacious dreams, and since the beginning, they’ve been beside us every step of the way, asking us to dream even bigger.
This summer, they asked What could you do to create even more impact in 2025? When we shared our vision of expanding our investigative team to support more Missing Child Rescue Operations, they didn’t hesitate. They stepped in, took action, and made it happen, supporting us in adding two critical team members.There are moments in life when gratitude feels too small a word, and this is one of them. The Tim Tebow Foundation's support and collaboration in vision, strategic planning, operations, and so much more, enables us to keep finding better solutions for the vulnerable children who need us most.
As adults, it’s our job to step up for kids. It’s our responsibility to create systems where they feel safe, valued, and cared for. At NCPTF, we believe that when we work together—with law enforcement, with community leaders, with passionate individuals—we can create a ripple effect of hope, safety, and change. This team expansion represents more than just growth; it represents our unwavering commitment to that belief. It’s a reminder that we’re not just solving cases—we’re changing lives. And none of it would be possible without you. Thank you for believing in this mission, for standing with us, and for helping us build a future where every child has the chance for safety.
This article was featured in our 2024 Impact Report.
We rally around #JustOneMore to symbolize our commitment to protecting every child in need. With the addition of three new staff members, we’re able to give even more individualized focus to each child’s case, ensuring every missing child has experts dedicated to their safety and success. Each recovery not only transforms the life of that child but also strengthens families and communities, creating a ripple effect of safety and hope.
Join the movement and help us make this life-changing work possible.
