New Frontiers in Tramatic Brain Injury

Service Coordinators

Western New York

Kelly Becker – Erie County
Kelly began her work as a Service Coordinator for New Frontiers in 2003. Prior to joining New Frontiers, Kelly spent several years working with individuals with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities in a variety of roles and settings. Kelly has a B.A. in Psychology, and a M.A. in Counselor Education.

Sheri Braunscheidel – Erie County
Sheri has worked for New Frontiers in TBI since 2001, when she was hired as a Service Coordinator. Sheri possesses a B.S. degree in Materials Science and formerly worked for Mary Kay Cosmetics as a Director. In addition to her work as Service Coordinator, Sheri also works as an Intensive Behavioral Program Specialist for New Frontiers. Sheri enjoys the work that she does because it allows her an opportunity to help others and perform work that she can take pride in.

Janet Facklam – Erie & Niagara Counties
Janet began her work as a Service Coordinator for New Frontiers in TBI in 2002. Janet brings a wealth of experience with her to New Frontiers, including previous work as a Training Consultant, Addictions Counselor, Supervisor-Sheltered Workshop, and Group Home Counselor. In addition to her role at New Frontiers, Janet currently works as an Asst. Professor of Rehabilitation Services at Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY. Janet is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and possesses a MS in Rehabilitation Counseling. Her areas of specialty include TBI, addictions, and education and training. Janet states “I love working with consumers to develop plans that allow them to transition from institutionalized living back into the community. My proudest moments have been when I have helped a person move their belongings into their own residence!”

Laura Sullivan – Erie County
I have been working in the Human Services field for seven years. I have worked with TBI, MR, and with Adult Services for Erie County. I have a BA in Psychology and Health and Human Services, with an
Associates Degree in Social Services. I really enjoy working with people and trying to better their lives in every way I can.

Dennis Trask – Erie & Chautauqua Counties
Dennis has been working as a Service Coordinator for New Frontiers since 2004, although his employment with New Frontiers stems back to 2002 when he began working as an Independent Living Skills Trainer. By training, Dennis is a licensed RN, with an AAS in Nursing. He has also completed 8 years of military service in the U.S. Navy. Professionally, Dennis indicates that his areas of specialty and interest include Psychiatry, Developmental Disabilities, and TBI. Dennis says his favorite part about being a Service Coordinator is “Working with members of a cohesive team that function together to meet the needs of my client.”

Jacqueline Steele – Erie & Chautauqua Countie
Greetings everyone! My name is Jackie Dias and I have been an employee with New Frontiers in TBI, Inc. for two years. I graduated from Norwich University, Vermont College located in Montpelier, Vermont; with a Masters degree in psychology (majoring in addictions counseling and a minor in psychopathology).

I currently am employed full time as a Director of Quality Assurance & Training for a residential program funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health.

I am serving my third, two year term on the New York State Commission of Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled Surrogate Decision Making Committee. It is a quasi-judicial committee which determines medical consents for those persons with disabilities who do not have a legal guardian or the capacity to make an informed decision. I serve as a chairperson, advocate or family member on these committees.

I am serving my second, three year term for the Erie County Mental Hygiene Community Services Board. My reappointment was approved by the Erie County Legislature in the beginning of this year. As you can see, I am a very strong advocate for persons with disabilities.

Most of my career has been spent working in the field of developmental disabilities. I have a son with a learning disability as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. My life had been dedicated to those persons with disabilities.

New York City Regions 1 & 2

Maryanne Stubbs
My approach to life is that all individuals whether we are human, plant or animal, all have one basic need: to be given the space to be. So, what I try to bring to all aspects of life is presence. I hope that more often than not, that is what has happened in the last 10 years I've spent as a service coordinator, serving people with developmental disabilities. My other work has included gardening and facilitating an art circle with people who are diagnosed with a mental illness. My heart sings to the beat of diversity in all its forms...and that is why I love this city so much. In New York City, not only do you find every nation under the sun, but also immigrant fish swimming up the Atlantic Coast to mingle with fish swimmimg down from the Hudson River, as well as the Atlantic Ocean. You will find conifer trees from the north sowing their seeds no farther south than NYC, building cathedrals of beauty with native oaks and maples, breathing together with us to create an even deeper mingling. You will find the Southern Magnolia can come this far north to NYC, but cannot travel any more up into the cold. The list goes on with birds and insects adding to the celebration. It truly is an amazing place to live, this meeting place of every color and form there is! I look forward to meeting more of the human residents of NYC, and hopefully bringing presence to their needs, their healing process, and their aspirations, giving rise to all that one can be.










			Service Coordinators Western New York Kelly Becker – Erie County Kelly began her work as a Service Coordinator for New Frontiers in 2003. Prior to joining New Frontiers, Kelly spent several years working with individuals with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities in a variety of roles and settings. Kelly has a B.A. in Psychology, and a M.A. in Counselor Education. Sheri Braunscheidel – Erie County Sheri has worked for New Frontiers in TBI since 2001, when she was hired as a Service Coordinator. Sheri possesses a B.S. degree in Materials Science and formerly worked for Mary Kay Cosmetics as a Director. In addition to her work as Service Coordinator, Sheri also works as an Intensive Behavioral Program Specialist for New Frontiers. Sheri enjoys the work that she does because it allows her an opportunity to help others and perform work that she can take pride in. Janet Facklam – Erie & Niagara Counties Janet began her work as a Service Coordinator for New Frontiers in TBI in 2002. Janet brings a wealth of experience with her to New Frontiers, including previous work as a Training Consultant, Addictions Counselor, Supervisor-Sheltered Workshop, and Group Home Counselor. In addition to her role at New Frontiers, Janet currently works as an Asst. Professor of Rehabilitation Services at Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY. Janet is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and possesses a MS in Rehabilitation Counseling. Her areas of specialty include TBI, addictions, and education and training. Janet states “I love working with consumers to develop plans that allow them to transition from institutionalized living back into the community. My proudest moments have been when I have helped a person move their belongings into their own residence!” Laura Sullivan – Erie County I have been working in the Human Services field for seven years. I have worked with TBI, MR, and with Adult Services for Erie County. I have a BA in Psychology and Health and Human Services, with an Associates Degree in Social Services. I really enjoy working with people and trying to better their lives in every way I can. Dennis Trask – Erie & Chautauqua Counties Dennis has been working as a Service Coordinator for New Frontiers since 2004, although his employment with New Frontiers stems back to 2002 when he began working as an Independent Living Skills Trainer. By training, Dennis is a licensed RN, with an AAS in Nursing. He has also completed 8 years of military service in the U.S. Navy. Professionally, Dennis indicates that his areas of specialty and interest include Psychiatry, Developmental Disabilities, and TBI. Dennis says his favorite part about being a Service Coordinator is “Working with members of a cohesive team that function together to meet the needs of my client.” Jacqueline Steele – Erie & Chautauqua Countie Greetings everyone! My name is Jackie Dias and I have been an employee with New Frontiers in TBI, Inc. for two years. I graduated from Norwich University, Vermont College located in Montpelier, Vermont; with a Masters degree in psychology (majoring in addictions counseling and a minor in psychopathology). I currently am employed full time as a Director of Quality Assurance & Training for a residential program funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health. I am serving my third, two year term on the New York State Commission of Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled Surrogate Decision Making Committee. It is a quasi-judicial committee which determines medical consents for those persons with disabilities who do not have a legal guardian or the capacity to make an informed decision. I serve as a chairperson, advocate or family member on these committees. I am serving my second, three year term for the Erie County Mental Hygiene Community Services Board. My reappointment was approved by the Erie County Legislature in the beginning of this year. As you can see, I am a very strong advocate for persons with disabilities. Most of my career has been spent working in the field of developmental disabilities. I have a son with a learning disability as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. My life had been dedicated to those persons with disabilities. New York City Regions 1 & 2 Maryanne Stubbs My approach to life is that all individuals whether we are human, plant or animal, all have one basic need: to be given the space to be. So, what I try to bring to all aspects of life is presence. I hope that more often than not, that is what has happened in the last 10 years I've spent as a service coordinator, serving people with developmental disabilities. My other work has included gardening and facilitating an art circle with people who are diagnosed with a mental illness. My heart sings to the beat of diversity in all its forms...and that is why I love this city so much. In New York City, not only do you find every nation under the sun, but also immigrant fish swimming up the Atlantic Coast to mingle with fish swimmimg down from the Hudson River, as well as the Atlantic Ocean. You will find conifer trees from the north sowing their seeds no farther south than NYC, building cathedrals of beauty with native oaks and maples, breathing together with us to create an even deeper mingling. You will find the Southern Magnolia can come this far north to NYC, but cannot travel any more up into the cold. The list goes on with birds and insects adding to the celebration. It truly is an amazing place to live, this meeting place of every color and form there is! I look forward to meeting more of the human residents of NYC, and hopefully bringing presence to their needs, their healing process, and their aspirations, giving rise to all that one can be.