Below are the names of the 2014 Employee Award recipients. Each description of the employee and reasons he or she were chosen have been provided by Program Director, Marlin Giacona.

Female Mental Health Specialist :  Katrina Woodson

Ms. Katrina has been a valuable team member since 2010. She is the very definition of a team player! Her work with our young boys (we call them our lil’ bits) has been remarkable.  She is always willing to help – no questions asked. She became a relief supervisor in 2014.

Male Mental Health Specialist : Wilbert Gray

Mr. Will has been a valuable team member since 2010. We call him “Coach”.  He is active with the kids and loves to bring laughter to those around him.  Mr. Will has also served as a relief supervisor for many years.

New Female Employee of the Year: Semetrice Davis

Mrs. Semetrice joined our team in 2014. She brings years of knowledge working in this field.  She brings calm and structure wherever she goes. She has been a blessing to have.

New Male Employee of the Year: Devin Milton

Mr. Devin is wonderful addition to our staff. He is energetic and has established such positive relationships with our boys. Regardless of the situation, he is the calm presence that walks onto the unit.

Employee of the Year: Velma Ducre

Words cannot express my gratitude and appreciation of Ms. Velma and her work. Her technical title is housekeeper, but that does not even begin to summarize all that she does for us. She is kind, calm and giving. She is very attentive to the staff and kids and their needs, always asking if we need anything. There have been many times she has offered assistance in crisis. The phrase “goes above and beyond” is the epitome of Ms. Velma’s work ethic and she displays this day in and day out.

Those recognized for time employed are:

Kurt LaBaud, 10 years

Melissa Ledesma, 5 years

Mary Victor, 5 years