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
“I believe that we all deserve lives free from violence, especially in our homes. I want everyone in our community to know about Safe+Sound Somerset’s amazing, comprehensive services and the value of our work, and to join us in advocating for survivors.”
Verizon, Senior Marketing Manager
“As an extremely focused and determined woman, my energy, drive, and compassion never ends. I will use all of this to help Safe + Sound achieve its goals.”
Amdocs, Retired
“I have always been passionate about empowering women, whether they are my own family members and friends or those who most desperately need support and help.”
RWJ University Hospital Somerset, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
“As I think about how I can improve the community I serve in a meaningful way, Safe+Sound Somerset is the ideal organization for me to invest my time and resources. The organization supports all humans, regardless of their characteristics and its work has real impact on the residents of this community every day.”
Giorgio Armani, Regional Client Service Manager
“I thrive on building connections and fostering community engagement. I look forward to leveraging my skills to contribute to impactful initiatives and drive position change with Safe + Sound.”
Major Online Retailer, Regional Change and Improvement Manager
“While I look forward to continuing as a volunteer, I’m humbled and honored to serve on the Board for the expanded impact I hope to bring to Safe+Sound Somerset.”
The New York Women’s Foundation, Director of Programs and Strategic Learning
“All that I had learned from the training emphasized what I know as a public health professional – supporting someone means meeting them where they are at in the moment and reminding them that they have a voice that matters.”
Rutgers University, Director of School & Community Programs
Center for Interpersonal Wellness, LLC, Co-Owner & Psychotherapist
“As a psychotherapist whose primary area of practice is in working with women and children who have been exposed to trauma, this volunteer position is very much aligned with my professional interest.”
Sanofi, SHRM-CP
“As a parent of two young girls actively involved in a myriad of activities, I am aware of the importance of community support and education in nurturing young minds and fostering empathy and understanding. This firsthand experience has provided me with a platform to advocate for awareness and action against domestic and sexual abuse.”
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Division of Addiction Psychiatry, Training and Consultation Specialist
“I pride myself on my community networks and connections as I’ve worked very hard to cultivate and maintain those relationships, particularly in Somerset County where I’ve lived my entire life.”
The Kamryn Adams Company, President
“I’m delighted to join the team. I know how important it is for survivors to have access to resources so that they can build healthy and whole lives.”
Chief Executive Officer
Staff
Kristin Cantwell
Vice President of Advancement
Kathleen Ciccotelli
Director of Human Resources & Operations
Ana Diaz Lopez, MA, LCSW, DSW
Vice President of Programs
Wesley Gaynor
Director of Housing & Stability
Shari Johnson
Director of Grants Administration
Lauren Lia, MSW, LCSW
Vice President of Clinical Services
Joelle Piercy, MSS, LSW
Director of Community Outreach & Prevention
Susan Rivera
Director of Advocacy and Crisis Advocacy