COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Joyce Kulpinski (Oak Lawn, Ill.), has been hired as USA Hockey SafeSport and legal administrator it was announced today by USA Hockey.

Kulpinski will provide support to USA Hockey's general counsel and serve as a primary point of contact in the administration of USA Hockey's SafeSport program.

Her career includes nearly 13 years as a legal secretary at Winston & Strawn LLP in the Greater Chicago Area. While working with Winston & Strawn, Kulpinski also volunteered with the Inner-City Education Program, where she helped the organization to provide academic scholarships for low-income children who participate in youth ice hockey while maintaining academic standards.