Our Team

Benni Versaci

President

Benni holds Master’s degrees in Industrial Psychology from Brooklyn College and in Social Work from New York University. Benni gained crucial experience in serving the needs of seniors, developmentally disabled children and adults along with their family caregivers through her work in long term care facilities throughout New York and New Jersey. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and has worked as a social worker, Director and Administrator throughout her career. Learn more about Benni.

Rachel Baldwin

Support Coordinator

Rachel has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Rutgers University. She has extensive experience in case management and abuse investigation with vulnerable populations.

Meghan (Miriam) Brothman

Support Coordinator

Miriam has a master’s degree in social work from Yeshiva University. She has held similar positions in case management and Judaic coordination with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as seniors.

Kelly Chua

Support Coordinator

Kelly has worked has worked with the school system administering educational testing, and facilitating individualized education meetings. She has a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in special education and has a LDTC endorsement.

Ellen Cohen

Support Coordinator

Ellen received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Bridgeport. Ellen is involved in many charitable organizations with a history of family service in the community as well as foster care.

Sheila DeVries

Support Coordinator

Sheila received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Ramapo College and has been a social worker for over 25 years. Throughout these years, Sheila has worn many hats, which have included case management for individuals with developmental disabilities, homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and vocational rehabilitation. Sheila is also a Certified Vocational Counselor. Sheila sits on the Board of the New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Counsel and has assisted with the development of Medicaid Waiver transitions and development.

Nicole Dickerson

Support Coordinator

Nicole has her master’s degree in social work from Howard University. She has a background in case management serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses with additional experience in transitional housing and community residences.

Erin Gorter

Support Coordinator

Erin has a background in event coordination and marketing for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare facilities with personal experience in developmental and intellectual disabilities. She has her bachelor’s degree from Calvin College with a major in communications.

Ravit Giletti

Support Coordinator

Ravit has her Master of Arts degree in Guidance and Habilitation for people with disabilities and has worked in special education for over a decade. She is active in the community leading fundraising events for families fighting cancer.

Tianna Gresham

Support Coordinator

Tianna has her master’s degree in social work and has experience working with seniors and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has worked in a school/classroom with additional background in customer service settings.

Rahminique Hill

Support Coordinator

Rahminique is a graduate of Rutgers University and has a passion for helping others. She has over 10 years of experience in case management and residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral disturbances.

Heather Jaffe

Support Coordinator

Heather has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and Special Education. She has a background in care coordination, case management and community outreach.

Laura Junta

Support Coordination Supervisor

Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has been working in social services since 2004. Prior to becoming a supervisor, Laura worked as an ABA therapist within school districts, as well as privately for families whose children were not able to attend school due to medical or behavioral concerns. After many years, Laura was introduced to the world of support coordination and found a new passion. Laura is also a volunteer and public speaker at different events to bring awareness to facial differences.

Samantha Lee

Intake/Office Coordinator

Samatha has a bachelor’s degree in social science from Ramapo College and has previously worked in admissions of a large local psychiatric center before joining us at Spectrum CMC.

Piera Lombardo

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Piera earned her master’s degree in social work from New York University and has extensive experience working with seniors, those with psychiatric disorders and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Heidi Mavrakes

Support Coordinator

Heidi has a master’s degree in social work from Baylor University. Heidi has personal and professional experience with those who have developmental disabilities as well as seniors and those with psychiatric disorders.

Jamie McEnroe

Support Coordinator

Jamie has her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She has held similar roles in support coordination, progressing to management level in those roles.

Deon Mingo

Support Coordinator

Deon holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Sports Administration. He has experience in working with children and families in crisis, in teaching and previous experience in Support Coordination. He has also coached basketball in schools throughout New Jersey.

Rebecca Nannarone

Support Coordinator

Rebecca has her Master of Social Work Degree from Monmouth University and is a NJ Licensed Social Worker. She has experience in teaching children with special needs and in Intensive Case Management with those who suffer from mental illness. Additionally, she has experience helping seniors and with helping clients to find housing and other available resources.

Nicole O’Neal

Support Coordinator

Nicole has her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and has worked in schools and as a special needs mentor.

Janis Pena

Support Coordinator

Janis is bilingual (English/Spanish) with over a decade of case management experience with various populations. She has her master’s degree in professional counseling.

Barbara Pierson

Support Coordinator

Barbara has her bachelor’s degree in psychology and has previously done work in applied behavioral analysis and program coordination. Additionally, she is active in her community and has worked with educating at risk youth and incarcerated adults in social consciousness and cultural awareness.

Jaclyn Saldivia

Support and Outreach Coordinator

Jackie came into support coordination from previously being in sales and marketing. After learning about support coordination and how it plays such a vital role in assisting both the individuals and families, she learned quickly that this would be a job she would love. Combining her personal knowledge of developmental disabilities with her professional background, Jackie was thrilled to assume her current role. Jackie values the relationships she has gained from the individuals and families that she serves.

Madeline Salerno

Support Coordinator

Madeline has her master’s degree in social work from New York University and is a licensed social worker (LSW). She has experience in school settings developing IEPs, with additional experience in case management with those experiencing homelessness and chemical dependency.

Corrinne Stegner

Support Coordination Supervisor

Corrine holds a master’s degree in social work. She has worked as a social worker in various settings such as nursing homes, with youth in therapeutic foster homes and with individuals with developmental disabilities. With this background she brings tons of resources and relationships that have helped those we serve. She has extensive knowledge pertaining to Medicaid programs in home and the community with additional experience in Managed care.

Betrice Thompson

Support Coordinator

Betrice is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing counseling and advocacy to vulnerable populations.

Sydownie Thompson

Support Coordinator

Sydownie has her bachelor’s degree from York College. Her case management experience has been working with seniors and children. She has gained this experience in foster care, nursing homes and work with physical and developmental disabilities.

Seth Tropinsky

Support Coordinator

Seth has his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey. He has extensive experience in case management working both in the field and in psychiatric hospital settings. Additionally, Seth has personal knowledge of Developmental Disabilities as well as several years of experience as a Direct Support Professional.

Lorrett Waiters

Support Coordinator

Lorrett is a licensed social worker (LSW) with over 20 years of experience providing case management services to various populations. She has extensive knowledge of managed care and ethical standards which she carries over to those she serves.

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