Scott Scharffenberg

Scott Scharffenberg was recently named Roca’s Massachusetts Executive Director. Prior to that, he was Roca’s Chief Operating Officer. Scott now oversees all Roca operations in Massachusetts, which include implementing the Roca Intervention Model and services in five sites, managing directors and staff, collaborating with community partners, and furthering Roca’s mission across the state. Scott joined Roca with 26 years of Law Enforcement experience working with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. His work at the Sheriff’s Department involved program implementation, re-entry initiatives and prison operations and he was instrumental in creating lasting practices at ECSD.

Scott graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy in 2012 receiving law enforcement’s most reputable leadership training. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern University and his Master’s Degree from Springfield College.