Meet our Team

Empower Somerset’s professional and skilled staff members are committed to carrying out the mission of the agency. Our dedicated staff members deliver a diverse range of programs and services to help enhance the quality of life for those living in our communities.

Empower Somerset Team

Kristen Schiro

Executive Director

kristen@empowersomerset.com

Cheryl Pignatelli

Director of Programs

cheryl@empowersomerset.com

Ellen C. Dazet

Chief Financial Officer

ellen@empowersomerset.com

Jennifer Gomez

Director of Health and Wellness

jennifer@empowersomerset.com

Melanie Milo

Director of Development

melanie@empowersomerset.com

Randy Gomez

Finance Assistant

randy@empowersomerset.com

Marvi Rizza Cruz

Adolescent Health Program Associate

marvi@empowersomerset.com

Kim Petro-Orlik

Mental Health Awareness Project Coordinator

kim@empowersomerset.com

Josh Wolf

Partnerships for Success Project Coordinator

josh@empowersomerset.com

Jo Gonzlez-Goldstein

Statewide Lifelines School Outreach Coordinator

jo@empowersomerset.com

Radhika Patel

CARA Project Coordinator

radhika@empowersomerset.com

Esther Lee

Overdose Fatality Review Program Coordinator

Esther@empowersomerset.com

Vanessa DeRosa

Program Coordinator

vanessa@empowersomerset.com

Noelia Hinds

Prevention Hub Program Associate

noelia@empowersomerset.com

Jhenelle Williams

Adolescent Health Program Associate

jhenelle@empowersomerset.com

Amisha Manhas

Health & Wellness Program Associate

amisha@empowersomerset.com

Lizette Moreno Velasco

Bilingual Adolescent Health Program Associate

lizette@empowersomerset.com

Bethzabe Fernandes

Bilingual Health and Wellness Program Associate

bethzabe@empowersomerset.com

Fernandel Almonor

One-Stop Operator

fernandel@empowersomerset.com

Taylor Clarida

Partnerships for Success and Development Program Associate

taylor@empowersomerset.com

Marline Souffrant

Overdose Fatality Review Program Assistant

marline@empowersomerset.com

Bella Safia

Prevention Hub Program Associate

isabella@empowersomerset.com

Pioneer Family Success Center Team

Tim Wolf

Director

tim@empowersomerset.com

Sara Cubas

Bilingual Family Support Specialist

sara@empowersomerset.com

Rachel Wolf

Coordinator of Community Partnerships & Volunteers

rachel@empowersomerset.com

Empower Somerset is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping individuals with the tools to navigate life’s challenges in a proactive and healthy way. Through evidence-based programs, we empower youth, adults, families, and veterans by offering prevention education, essential resources, and the life skills training necessary to help them realize their full potential.

Our Services

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Questions? Contact Us!

Phone: (908) 722-4900
Email: info@empowersomerset.com
Address: 50 Division St, Suite 302, Somerville, NJ 08876

Hours Of Operation
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm

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