Katherine Carmichael, M.S.Ed, MSW, LSW
Executive Director
Katherine joined Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) as Executive Director in 2020. She has spent over 20 years within the nonprofit sector in progressively responsible leadership roles within organizations supporting youth, families, and communities. Prior to NFSB Katherine spent three years in the child welfare sector as Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties. Before joining CASA, she was Senior Director of Operations at the YWCA Bergen County overseeing all aspects of operations for the Aquatics, Health, Wellness, Childcare and Youth programs.
Katherine also served as Senior Director of Program Services and Outreach for the Princeton-Blairstown Center, at the time, one of the oldest university student service organizations in the country and as Director for Good Shepherd Services in New York City where she oversaw extensive programmatic activities with the NYC Department of Education. She is a New Jersey Licensed Social Worker and Certified School Social Worker. She earned a Master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work and a Master’s degree from Bank Street College Graduate School of Education with dual certification in general and special education.
Additionally, Katherine holds an Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from Rutgers School of Social Work and an Advanced Certificate in Executive Leadership in the Not-For-Profit Sector from the New York University Silver School of Social Work. Katherine is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). As a lifelong volunteer, serving in the AmeriCorps VISTA program and more recently as a member of Princeton’s municipal committee, she possesses a strong commitment to community and social justice initiatives.
Maria Hoppas, LCSW
Program Director, Outpatient Mental Health
Maria Hoppas specializes in helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families with an array of mental health issues including but not limited to co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem/self-concept issues, depression, anxiety, OCD, school avoidance, grief, life stressors, and mood related disorders. Maria comes from an insight oriented, psychodynamic background using different therapeutic techniques depending on the individual person’s needs.
In addition to her extensive counseling experience, Maria is committed to helping clinicians develop in the field through supervision, training, and consultation. Maria has also developed and presented on various mental health topics including stress management, coping skills, seasonal depression, relationships, and self-esteem to clients, professionals, and community members.
Peg Conca
Director of Operations
Yolanda Solis
Director of Administration,
Hablamos Español
Alexandra Brown, LSW, Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinician
Alexandra Brown is a licensed social worker providing counseling in English and Jamaican Patois. Specialties include working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on topics such as anxiety, depression, parenting, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), grief and loss, stress management, anger management, and trauma.
Alexandra earned a Master of Social Work with a concentration in school social work from Morgan State University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in social work from Morgan State, qualified for the school’s Advanced Placement Program, and won an award for Outstanding Performance in Field Education. Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2022, Alexandra interned in the Baltimore County Ombudsman Program and the University of Maryland School Mental Health Program.
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Jacqueline Gebhardt-Burns, LPC
Mental Health Clinician
Jacqueline Gebhardt-Burns earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from William Patterson University. She has spent over 16 years in the counseling profession in progressively responsible roles including therapist, adjunct professor, training manager and director.
Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2024, she served as Director of Clinical Programs for Aledade, Inc. for six years. Jacqueline has expertise in Motivational Interviewing, training and coaching.
Kathleen Cheski, LCSW, LCADC
Mental Health Clinician
Kathleen Cheski is dually licensed as a clinical social worker and clinical alcohol and drug counselor. She also holds a National Association of Social Workers (NASW) certificate in grief and loss. Kathleen specializes in supporting adults with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress management, substance use, and coping with medical issues.
Kathleen earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and graduated from Lehigh University with a double major in social relations and journalism. Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2022, Kathleen spent more than 20 years as a clinical social worker and alcohol and drug counselor in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient, hospital, school-based, and home-based, as well as substance use treatment programs.
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Tyler-Anne Cofone
Office Supervisor,
Mental Health Program
Irene Garcia, MSW, LCWS
Mental Health Clinician
Irene Garcia is a licensed clinical social worker who enjoys counseling children, adults, couples, and families with a variety of mental health needs. She provides counseling in English and Spanish, specializing in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, trauma, acculturation issues, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Irene has worked with individuals who need support with school issues, family, divorce/separation, domestic violence, legal issues, anger management, life transitions, codependency, behavioral health, stress, self-esteem, grief and health.
Irene earned her Master of Social Work from Rutgers University School of Social Work with a clinical concentration in children and families. Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2024, she served as senior clinician and supervisor, supporting immigrant families and working with students and families in elementary school and child welfare settings. She continues to serve Rutgers University School of Social Work as a Field Liaison, supporting MSW students who are pursuing their social work degree.
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Renee George
Executive Office Coordinator
At the City of East Orange Health Department, Renee organized schedules, maintained records, and improved communication between divisions. She also managed data, prepared reports, and provided technical support for seamless operations.
Jessica Gilbert, LSW, MSW
Mental Health Clinician
Jessica Gilbert is a licensed social worker providing psychotherapy for adults and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, medical issues, life stressors, mood-related disorders, and trauma. She uses narrative and psychodynamic therapy to help clients understand how past events, feelings, and thoughts contribute to their current behavior. By identifying patterns and reframing their stories, clients become empowered to make changes that improve their lives and reflect who they really are.
Jessica earned a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Cornell University. Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2025, Jessica provided mental health support to home-bound patients, counseled women returning to the workforce, and served in program management at a New York City non-profit for medically fragile children.
Shayna Hintze, LAC
Mental Health Clinician
Shayna Hintze is a licensed associate counselor who joined Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2024. She previously completed internships at West Bergan Mental Healthcare, working mostly with teens and young adults who needed support while navigating major life changes, as well as clients on the autism spectrum. At the Institute for Forensic Psychology, Shayna provided evaluations for public service workers to determine whether someone would be cleared for active duty after traumatic experiences.
Shayna earned a Master of Arts in counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health from Montclair State University and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Ramapo College. With more than 10 years of experience in service industry management and a love of animals, Shayna has applied the skills and passions cultivated in these roles to her career as a mental health counselor.
Selena Horton, LSW
Mental Health Clinician, Hablamos Español
Selena Horton is a licensed associate counselor who provides support to individuals, families, and couples in English and Spanish. She has a diverse background in counseling children with severe disabilities, seniors with chronic medical illnesses, medical fragile individuals, and families in need of hospice services and palliative care.
Selena earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Arts in social work from Lehman College. Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2024, Selena practiced as a licensed social worker for more than 15 years in New York and New Jersey. She held positions as a social worker at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in the Archway Outpatient Clinic in Mount Vernon, NY, and Director of Social Services for Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center in Yonkers, NY.
Frank Jacob, LSW
Mental Health Clinician
After many years teaching, Frank turned his focus to behavioral health. Prior to coming to NFSB, Frank interned at CBH Care, where he facilitated group psychotherapy sessions and provided individual therapy for adolescents. As an intern at NFSB, he conducted psycho-social assessments, formulated treatment plans, and offered in-person and telehealth psychotherapy, focusing on PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, and childhood trauma. His skills include empathy, communication, and adapting clinical strategies to diverse client needs.
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Megan Miller, MSW, LSW,
Mental Health Clinician
Megan Miller is a licensed social worker in New Jersey and a licensed master social worker in New York. She specializes in supporting adults and older youth with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues, career goals, and anger management. Megan takes a holistic approach to learn how external factors affect the client’s inner perspective to foster understanding and change.
Megan earned a Master of Social Work with clinical focus from Rutgers University, a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Tulane University. Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2023, Megan served as a case manager and interventionist at the Paterson Healing Collective, focusing on the needs of violence-impacted adults and youth. As a mental health professional in a correctional setting, she provided assessment, counseling, and crisis management for justice-impacted adults.
Charlotte Moore, LAC
Mental Health Clinician
Charlotte Moore is a licensed associate counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in counseling for trauma, depression, family therapy, stress management, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use.
Charlotte earned a Master of Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University, where she also graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in psychology. Prior to joining NFSB in 2024, Charlotte gained experience coordinating support services for youth and families and providing in-home counseling. She also served as an intensive outpatient mental health/substance abuse counselor and an intern with a domestic violence program.
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Laura Munoz-Torres LPC, ATR-BC, NCC,
Mental Health Clinician, Hablamos Español
Laura Munoz-Torres is a licensed professional counselor, a board-certified art therapist, and a national certified counselor. Laura specializes in working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and intellectual disabilities. She provides individual, family, couples, and parenting therapy in both English and Spanish.
Laura earned a Master of Arts in mental health counseling with a specialization in art therapy from Caldwell University. She also earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and art from St. Elizabeth University. Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2021, Laura interned with Trinitas Hospital, Family Center at Montclair, and Nutley Family Service Bureau. She has experience working with children at home and in school, as well as people with disabilities.
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Dr. Femi Omidire, APN, PMHNP-BC
Advanced Practice Nurse
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Kristen Petullo, MSW, LCSW
Assistant Director of Outpatient Services
Kristen Petullo is a licensed clinical social worker who is certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) level 1, structural family therapy, and clinical supervision. She specializes in working with adults on topics such as anxiety, depression, career goals, grief and loss, and stress management. Kristen has deep experience in mental health issues affecting women, such as eating disorders, maternal mental health, and infertility.
Kristen earned a Master of Social Work with a concentration in children and families from Rutgers University School of Social Work, and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Montclair State University. She is also a Certified School Social Worker and has a National Association of Social Workers certificate in clinical supervision. Prior to joining Nutley Family Service Bureau in 2021, Kristen served as a clinician, clinical supervisor and program coordinator in outpatient mental health facilities, and school social worker and clinical case management services provider for at-risk youth and families.
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Rosemary Pope
Administrative Assistant, Mental Health Program
Joan Roake
Food Pantry Manager
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Elizabeth Sorensen
Administrative Assistant
Nikko Stevens
Thrift Shop Manager
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Cheryl Taylor
Case Management Coordinator
Josie Wang
Development Coordinator
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