Meet The Leadership Team
Tia Ryans
Founding Executive Director
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Tia advocates for those who have been marginalized and disenfranchised due to collateral consequences of race, displacement, and/or economic statuses.
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Hanif Parker
Director of Operations
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Hanif Parker has a degree in Justice Studies from Rutgers University- Newark. He is a community organizer at heart. Hanif handles the day-to-day operations of F.O.R.T.E. House and resident concerns.
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Karen Barnes Kaplan
Communications Officer
Karen has a passion for writing and storytelling. Her areas of expertise include market strategies, change management, communication planning and execution. Karen writes and distributes content through our newsletter to promote F.O.R.T.E. House's activities and community reach.
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Roxanne Rosell
Executive Assistant
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Roxanne is passionate about women and girls impacted by the justice system. She oversees developmental efforts and fundraising events.
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Reentry Coordinators
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Special thanks to all of our volunteer staff and tutors that oversee participant socialization, peer mentoring, technology advancement, and community outreach.
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For volunteer opportunities contact:
info@njfortehouse.org
