Meet the Staff

Executive Director

CGSFSO's Executive Director is currently deployed by the United States Army. During his military leave, Lionel Woodley will be serving as the Interim Executive Director. Robert is currently with the US Army National Guard 5tr 117th cavalry unit as a Recon Scout. He served in Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraq Freedom 101st Airborne Division (AASLT). Robert has been with CGSFSO since 2008 as a Community Outreach Specialist.

Interim Executive Director

LIONEL WOODLEY resides in Pittsgrove township with his wife of 30 years. Lionel is the father of four boys ages ranging from adolescent to young adulthood, all of whom he states are"a blessing." Lionel has served as a Peer Support Partner, a Peer Support Coordinator and now as Interim Executive Director. Lionel has enjoyed working at the Family Support Organization, observing "I find it rewarding to fulfill families' needs."

Peer Support Partner

DERLA LUNDY is a wife and mother of two biological children and two step children. She has been a foster parent for many years and has adopted two more children. After many years in another profession, Derla decided to make a career change in order to work with families of children who have mental and behavioral challenges like those of her own. She has been a Peer Support Partner with CGSFSO for 4 years. She enjoys her job and continues to advocate for other families and assist them through their journey.

Peer Support Partner

DAWN RODRIGUEZ is a wife and mother of three wonderful girls. As a mother she has gained a lot of knowledge about special education and the System of Behavioral Health. Her personal experiences assisted Dawn in choosing her path in working children and families. Dawn feels the knowledge she has gained through her own personal experiences gives her the ability to assist other families in navigating the system of care with positive results. "I am here to assist all families and look forward to successfully affect their lives."

Peer Support Partner

JOY JENKINS has 6 years of professional experience in empowering and supporting individuals, families and communities to achieve a better life. As a result, she is well aware of the hurdles that all families with challenged children face every day. As a wife and mother to three children, one being challenged, she has had an intimate encounter with many of the same issues that concern and affect the families she serves. Consequently, she has a deep passion for supporting families and assisting them to navigate through the Child Behavioral Healthcare System (CBHS). It is ultimately her goal to see families thrive.

Peer Support Partner

CHRISTINA IACOVELLI is a single mother of two wonderful children, one with many challenges. She has several years of experience with the many different aspects of special education and the behavioral healthcare system. Christina’s main goal is to be able to be the support the families need, and to guide them in a positive, successful direction so that they may understand the right path to take during their journey through the system of care. "By sharing my personal experiences, I hope to successfully help and educate the families that I work with. I want them to know they are not alone."

Office Manager

LISA GATES brings with her several years experience in working in the mental health community. She resides in Bridgeton with her two children, a son and daughter. “I love reaching out to the community to let the families know they are not alone. She currently volunteers as a Parents Anonymous facilitator at CGSFSO and serves on the Cumberland County DYFS Advisory Board. They have a place to come and meet parents who may be having the same problems.”

Community Outreach Specialist

Salem County Youth Partnership Coach

TERESA DIMITRI Teresa Dimitri came to CGSFSO with years of experience in community organizing, programming and direct service to youth and their families. In addition to her professional experienced, she also raised a child who was diagnosed as ADHD during a time when diagnosis and treatment were not readily available. She knows first had how important it is to advocate for your child to ensure the right support is in place for him/her to reach their full potential. "I believe in empowering families to that they are able to improve their quality of life."

Cumberland County Youth Partnership Coach

OLIVIA RICCI-CAVALIERO has worked as Youth Partnership Coach for CGSFSO for a year. She adds her own unique creativity, skills and experience working with the youth to keep things fresh, fun and exciting. She develops leadership activities that promote selfconfidence and social interaction while helping ensure that the Voice of the Youth is heard.

Gloucester Counfy Youth Partnership Coach

TINA DeNOVELLIS has worked in education for 8 years. Her first field experienced focused on children with special needs. She is passionate and dedicated to volunteering. Through her knowledge and extended relationships, Tina hopes to create awareness and enlighten others about the CGSFSO's many supportive roles as a family centered organization. Tina enjoys working with the children and families that she comes into contact with through the FSO.