OUR VISION

 Marissa has been a Support Coordination Supervisor with Aspiring Journeys since their formation in 2016. She studied at Rutgers University and has Master's Degrees in Education as well as Spanish Translation. Prior to working for Aspiring Journeys, she spent 13 years teaching elementary and middle school Spanish in public school, as well as teaching English as a Second Language. She loves being part of the caring, compassionate, hard-working team we have here at Aspiring Journeys, and finds it very fulfilling to be part of the process of helping others live their best life. When she's not working, Marissa enjoys hiking, boating, and going to the beach with her husband and two daughters. She also enjoys cooking, crocheting, and gardening.  

 Ana (Arosemena) Davis has been working with Aspiring Journeys since 2016. She is dedicated, understanding, and caring.  Ana has a passion for helping others, assisting families to navigate different services and planning for their future. She enjoys going for walks and spending time with her family. 

Carissa attended the College of Saint Elizabeth. In 2008 she received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology then in 2010 went on to earn her Master's Degree in School Counseling.

She previously worked at ECLC PRIDE (2010-2016) and left to start her family, but loved working with the special needs population. She began working at Aspiring Journeys Support Coordination in 2017, which allowed her to do what she loves and be with her family.  

She is a wife and Mother of 2 girls. She enjoys warm weather, exercising, good food and good company. 

 Rose has a bachelors degree in Family & Child Studies and a Masters degree in Teaching Students with Disabilities. Rose became a Support Coordinator in the summer of 2018, she is caring and loves helping the people she supports. In addition to being a Support Coordinator, she is also a special education teacher. Rose loves traveling and exploring new places. In her spare time she enjoys learning about health/nutrition and being as healthy as she can. 

 Gina has a bachelors degree in Humanities, minoring in Clinical Social Work. She has been a Support Coordinator for almost three years, and also currently works with individuals who are deaf and/or blind. She was a Job Coach for 4 years previously. Gina is also conversational in ASL. When she is not busy chasing after her two daughters, she fosters dogs with a local shelter, do DIY projects, and co-run a children’s play group for her town.  

 Catherine has a bachelors in fine arts from SUNY Purchase College.  She has previous experience as a teachers aide, residential youth advocate, support coach, behavioral technician and ABA therapist.  She’s been with Aspiring Journeys as a Support Coordinator since 2019. She is compassionate, attentive and has personal passion for various mediums of art.  

  Alexis has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Kean University. She has previous experience as a Direct Support Professional, Group Home Program Manager and Electronic Health Record Specialist. She became a Support Coordinator in the summer of 2021. She is a soon to be wife with a toddler son and baby girl. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, volunteer, craft and shop. Alexis loves what she does and is dedicated to helping individuals improve their quality of life.  

  Nosa has been a Support Coordintor for 6 years however she has over 10 years experience in the DDD field. Her experience range from working at a Group home, day program as well as an Employment Specialist.  Nosa has a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and an Associates in Early childhood education. What attracted Nosa into the Human Services field was because of her sister who was diagnosed with MID. Nosa witnessed the struggles of what her mother went through to secure services for her sister and now wants to help others navigate the DDD system. During her spare time Nosa enjoys trying exotic foods and taking road trips.