Our Team
Lisa Wilson, MSW
Executive Director
Lisa, a Philadelphia native, migrated to New Jersey in 2006 when she married her husband Mark. Lisa was introduced to the Long Branch Concordance by Monmouth University. She was an MSW intern in 2007. She graduated from the program with a Masters in Social Work concentrated in International Community Development. Lisa has her BA in Political Science. She was hired as the agency’s Program Director in 2008.
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Since becoming Executive Director in 2009, Lisa has grown the agency in delivery of literacy and education programs focused on family economic self-sufficiency and sustainability. She has solidified relationships with New Jersey universities by expanding experiential learning contracts for field interns in the areas of administration, governance, program, outreach, and direct practice. She has maintained state funding for the 8th consecutive year despite the economic downturn, and has been able to maintain private and corporate sponsorships as well.
Lisa said, “When I learned how invaluable the FSC is to the community, I knew this was a place I wanted to be. We work with all sorts of people, provide an astounding array of services, all with a small staff and a tiny budget. Fortunately, CCFSC has a fabulous staff and an astounding Board.”
Janice Leonard
Bi-Lingual Family Support Partner
Janice was born and raised in Lima, Peru. She has degrees in Communication Sciences and Business Administration with a specialty in Human Resources. Janice has 20 years’ experience working in the private sector. Janice emigrated to the United States, specifically New Jersey, in 2016. This was her “American dream.” Janice started working at the Family Success Center as the agency’s Bi-lingual Family Support Partner in January 2023. She tells us that “being part of Coastal Communities and Monmouth County’s minority community has taught her the importance of working on behalf of the diverse populations that visit her.” She is passionate about providing vulnerable families with support and resources to secure their well-being. Janice educates parents helping them grow relationships and maintain homesteads. She lives in Eatontown with her husband Shawn.
Mariana Dos Santos
Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator
Mariana is a BSW student at Rutgers University. She chose Coastal Communities Family Success Center as her internship because she was impressed with the work the Center does on behalf of the greater Long Branch community and its immigrant population. Mariana is interested in working with parents and children. She graduates from Rutgers University in 2024 and intends to further her education by obtaining her Master’s in Social Work in advance standing. Mariana says she “is passionate about her role at the Center and supporting members of her community.” She enjoys working with the staff and meeting new parents every week. Mariana lives in Long Branch with her parents and sisters.
