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NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc. is fortunate to have a dedicated group of professionals who work together to build healthy communities. Their seamless teamwork insures that our programs and services are of the highest quality. Each staff member is committed to providing the best service, whether answering the help-line, teaching parents how to help their children, or providing information at a health fair.
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Administrative Team
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Steven G. Liga, MSW, LSW, LCADC, CPS, CCS Executive Director As the Executive Director, Steve is the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. His duties include: Planning for program services, staffing, physical resources, and funding; Monitoring implementation of policies and procedures to assure programs and services are delivered effectively and efficiently; and Establishing and maintaining working relationships with community groups, service providers, government offices, and the media. To view Steve's resume, please click here. For Steve's bio, please click here.
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Lauren Balkan, MSW, LCSW Program Director – PATHWAYS Lauren provides overall supervision of program services and direct supervision of all staff at PATHWAYS. Lauren also assists the Executive Director as a member of the management team.
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Lizette Fallon, BS Financial Manager Lizette manages all financial activities of the organization to insure fiscal stability and timely submission of all required reports to various funding sources. Keeps the Administrative Team abreast of both agency and project level financial information. Prepares all budgets and gathers all data required for full external audit..
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Ezra Helfand, BA Program Director Ezra provides overall supervision of program services and direct supervision of staff at the East Brunswick office. Assists Executive Director as a member of the Administrative Team and represents the agency in the Executive Director’s absence.Ezra also develops and coordinates dissemination of all print and electronic publications of the Council. He also manages and updates the web site; serves as Council liaison with representatives of the media to coordinate; and arranges for regular recognition of Council services and projects. Ezra s also represents NCADD at multiple community and organizational events.
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Lissette Mejia-Bacharde Executive Assistant Provides administrative support to Executive Director, Administrative Team, and Board of Trustees.
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Agency Staff
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Cathy Cardew, MSW, LSW Preventionist I Cathy prepares and presents developmentally and culturally appropriate educational programs and presentations directly to students, parents, professionals, and community groups in various settings; facilitates evidence-based prevention curriculums; provides information and referral services, and carries out special projects as assigned.
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Dara Jarosz, MA, SAC Clinician I Dara facilitates goal-setting and empowerment program to students, parents, and community groups. She presents the agency's school-based primary prevention programs as well as staffing the information/referral helpline and representing NCADD at multiple community and organizational events.
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Anna Kirzner, MSW, LCSW Clinician II- PATHWAYS Anna is working with teens from Carteret High School through the PATHWAYS program to serve students who may be at risk where violence or dependence is concerned.
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Lindsay Rich, MSW, LCSW Clinician II- PATHWAYS Lindsay Rich helps high school students and their families, through the PATHWAYS program, cope with issues of adolescence and will also be encouraging students to engage in healthy drug-free recreational activities.
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Christina Rak-Samson, BA,CPS Preventionist II Christina prepares and presents educational programs directly to students, parents, and community groups. Christina presents the agency's school-based primary prevention programs as well as staffing the information/referral helpline and representing NCADD at multiple community and organizational events.
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Linda Surks, BS, CPS Preventionist II Linda Surks coordinates the Coalition for Healthy Communities., including all aspects of grant management, committee workgroups, and special events and campaigns. Linda delivers community presentations to parents, teachers, and community groups, and staffs the information/referral helpline. She also represents NCADD and the Coalition at multiple community and organizational events.
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Heather Ward, MSW, LSW, CPS Preventionist II Heather prepares and presents educational programs directly to students, parents, and community groups. Heather presents the agency's school-based primary prevention programs as well as staffing the information/referral helpline and representing NCADD at multiple community and organizational events.
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Jason Victor, BA, CPS Preventionist II Jason facilitates goal-setting and empowerment program to students, parents, and community groups. He presents the agency’s school-based primary prevention programs as well as staffing the information/referral helpline and representing NCADD at multiple community and organizational events.
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