Leadership
Our Team
Safe+Sound Somerset is proud of our highly dedicated and qualified team of diverse professionals and volunteers. Whether an advocate in our emergency shelter or in court, a counselor, an administrative staff member or any other part of our organization, we all share a commitment to empowering survivors and engaging the community in our mission to end domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Board of Trustees
Sheila Breeding, Chairperon
Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, Retired
Lisa Barclay, MBA, Vice Chair
Prudential Advisors, Financial Professional
The Wealthy Diva, LLC, Owner/Coach
Amy Karson, Treasurer
Brand K Partners, CEO
Deirdre Blaus
RWJ University Hospital Somerset, Vice President of Operations
Natalie Pineiro
Downtown Somerville Alliance, Executive Director
Trashaun Powell
New Jersey Family Planning League, Vice President of Programs
Delta Ramierz
Spherion Recruiting, CEO & Owner
Sonia Rodrigues-Marto, MA, LPC
Rutgers University, Director, School & Community Programs
Center for Interpersonal Wellness, LLC, Co-Owner & Psychotherapist
Lisa Sanders, LCSW
Balancing Life Counseling Center, Owner
Stephanie Thomas
Sanofi, Head of Purchase to Pay North America
Virginia Toledo-Hernandez
ToledoGeller, Owner
Ex Officio
Michele E. Boronkas, MSW
Chief Executive Officer
Staff
Kristin Cantwell
Vice President of Advancement
Kathleen Ciccotelli
Director of Operations and Facilities
Ana Diaz, MA, MSW, LCSW, DSW
Vice President of Programs
Shari Johnson
Director of Grants Administration
Lauren Lia, MSW, LCSW
Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services
Tonya McKinley, MSW, CFSW, LSW
Director of Helpline, Housing and Financial Literacy
Joelle Piercy, MSS, LSW
Director of Community Outreach & Prevention
Susan Rivera
Director of Advocacy and Crisis Advocacy