Staff
NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc. is fortunate to have a dedicated group of professionals who work together to build healthy communities. Their seamless teamwork insures that our programs and services are of the highest quality. Each staff member is committed to providing the best service, whether answering the help-line, teaching parents how to help their children, or providing information at a health fair.
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Steven G. Liga, MSW, LSW, LCADC, CPS Executive Director Steven is Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and, subject to the control of the Board of Trustees, has general supervision, direction, and control of the business of the Corporation. steve@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Lauren Balkan, MSW, LCSW Program Director - PATHWAYS Lauren provides overall supervision of program services and direct supervision of all staff at PATHWAYS. Lauren also assists the Executive Director as a member of the management team and represents the agency in the Executive Director’s absence. lauren@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Dara Ann Jarosz, BA Administrative Coordinator - PATHWAYS Dara provides assistance to the PATHWAYS Program Director. She guides all activities of office operations to insure efficient work flow. In addition Dara facilitates support groups for the students such as Girl Talk, a motivational group for female students and REBEL a smoking cessation group. dara@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Mara Carlin, BS Education Coordinator Mara Carlin oversees implementation of all prevention education and fee-for-service programs. Prepares and presents programs to students, parents, and community groups. Provides supervision to interns and volunteers as needed. mara@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Dena M. Charbonneau,MSW, LSW, CPS Prevention Educator Dena Prepares and presents Footprints for Life, Forest Friends programs and other programs to schools. Assists with community presentations and programming; staffs information/referral hotline. dena@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Ezra Helfand , BA Public Information Coordinator Ezra develops and coordinates dissemination of all print and electronic publications of the Council. He also manages and updates the web site; serves as Council liaison with representatives of the media to coordinate; and arranges for regular recognition of Council services and projects. ezra@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Jacqueline Jackson, MBA Financial Manager Jacqueline directs all financial activities and MDS data collection to insure efficient workflow and timely submission of all required reports to various funding sources. She also manages daily financial transactions, assists with budget and audit preparation. jacqueline@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Joel Levy, M.Ed. Youth Development Specialist - PATHWAYS Joel is working with teens from Carteret High School through the PATHWAYS program to serve students who may be at risk where violence or dependence is concerned. joel@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Alexandra Lopez, MA, LCADC, SAC Program Director Alexandra Lopez is responsible for providing overall supervision of program services and direct supervision of all program staff at NCADD’s headquarters. alexandra@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Jackie Randazzo, BS REBEL Coordinator Jackie provides technical assistance, facilitates and mentors youth-led, youth-empowerment activities and services in participating high school REBEL chapters and middle school REBEL 2 chapters jackie@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Joseph Nelan Administrative Assistant Joseph provides general clerical assistance to all staff, particularly the administrative team. joseph@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Lindsay Rich, MSW, LSW Youth Development Specialist for PATHWAYS Lindsay Rich helps high school students and their families cope with issues of adolescence and will also be encouraging students to engage in healthy drug-free recreational activities. lindsay@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Christina Rak-Samson, BA Prevention Educator Christina prepares and presents educational programs directly to students, parents, and community groups. christina@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Jennifer Smith, MPH, CPS Prevention Educator Jennifer prepares and presents educational programs directly to students, parents, and community groups. jennifer@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Linda Surks,BS, CPS Coalition Coordinator Linda Surks coordinates the Middlesex County Substance Abuse Coalition, including all aspects of grant management, committee workgroups, and special events and campaigns. linda@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Jane W. White,BS KIV Facilitator Facilitates goal-setting and empowerment program to students, parents, and community groups. jane@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Padma Sonti Desai, MA KIV Facilitator Facilitates goal-setting and empowerment program to students, parents, and community groups. padma@ncadd-middlesex.org |
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Heather Ward, BA Prevention Educator Heather prepares and presents educational programs directly to students, parents, and community groups. heather@ncadd-middlesex.org |
