About us

Kia Roberts, J.D. is our founder.

Triangle Investigations is a group of lawyers and expert investigators conducting misconduct investigations within workplaces, schools, and other organizations. Triangle Investigations developed and created Telli™, an exclusive, easy-to-use and first-of-its kind app that works as a reporting mechanism for persons lodging allegations of misconduct, both in the workplace and in other organizational settings. Triangle Investigations also conducts dynamic, customizable, and engaging employee/organization member training sessions, and offers policy and procedural writing services for organizations.

Prior to founding Triangle Investigations, Kia was the NFL's first-ever Director of Investigations, a position in which she handled investigations into allegations of violations of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy (the NFL's Code of Conduct), for all NFL players and employees, both nationally and internationally.

Within this position, Kia handled a wide range of investigations, including but not limited to: sexual harassment investigations, workplace violence investigations, bullying investigations, and investigations involving both criminal and non-criminal conduct, both in and outside of the workplace.

Kia conducted numerous high-profile, highly-complex investigations within this role, while supervising a global network of security contractors who assisted with the investigations.

Before joining the NFL, Kia spent nearly a decade as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York. In her last years at the District Attorney's Office, Kia was appointed by the elected District Attorney to the Office's prestigious and highly selective Homicide Bureau, which was composed of the top 12 trial attorneys in the Office.

Kia obtained her law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee. While at Vanderbilt, Kia was involved in numerous organizations, and worked as a writer for Obiter Dictum, a law school publication, and also served on the Student-Faculty Relations Committee. Kia obtained her undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. While at Duke, Kia was on the Dean's List, was a writer for The Chronicle, Duke's award-winning daily student publication, and served on the President's Council on Black Affairs, an advisory group to the President of Duke University.

In her free time, Kia enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her husband and two small children .

OUR TEAM

Donna Costa

Donna has two decades of experience as a General Counsel and a Chief Compliance Officer for the American and European operations of a multi-national corporation, where she built and operated a compliance and ethics program for dozens of companies. During that time, she conducted and managed both internal and external investigations involving workplace misconduct. Donna is currently an advisor to corporations and nonprofits and a professor of business ethics. Donna has a BA from Tufts University, a JD from Cardozo School of Law and an MBA from Stern School of Business, London School of Economics and HEC Paris (TRIUM Global Executive MBA).

Shirley Gotch

Shirley Gotch is a highly experienced human resources professional with over 15 years of experience with workplace investigations. During her last role as a human resources manager with Securitas USA, a leading security company, Shirley led numerous workplace investigations. Shirley graduated from Post University with a degree in general studies, with a focus on Business and Human Resources course work.

Leslie Nelson

Leslie Nelson is a retired Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, having served her country for over 22 years investigating criminal activity in white collar crime, public corruption, and organized crime/drug trafficking. Prior to joining the FBI, Leslie practiced civil litigation at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP in Washington, D.C. Leslie obtained her law degree, with honors, from Duke University School of Law, and received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Arizona State University.

Jared Bordere

Jared Bordere is an accomplished investigator with over 7 years of investigations experience. Jared has conducted numerous investigations into criminal matters, civil matters, and human resource-related matters. Jared obtained his law degree and master’s degree from Southern University Law Center, and received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University of New Orleans.

Kelani Dungca

Kelani Dungca has three years of experience as an investigator within the private sector. Kelani’s client-centered work is focused on providing thorough and comprehensive investigations. Kelani has conducted investigations into allegations/charges of sexual harassment, identity theft, attempted homicide, fraud, domestic violence, and general misconduct. Kelani received her Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola Marymount University, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Southern California.