Our Leadership Team

As Executive Director, Ken manages the day-to-day operations of Spectrum360, and advocates for public funding and legislation to support individuals with special needs. With decades of nonprofit leadership and direct service experience, Ken has focused on efforts to transform the entire social sector (philanthropy, nonprofits and for profit social enterprises).

Ken serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers, ASAH (a statewide association of NJ private special education schools) and CHIMES (one of the largest agencies serving people with disabilities in the nation). He is also a member of the NJ Coalition of Adult Day Programs. In addition, as a Leap Ambassador, he continues in efforts to improve the social sector, serving with a community of thought leaders, funders, and policymakers who believe that mission and performance are inextricably linked.

Since 2018, Danielle has been assisting our Executive Director helping make sure operations and new initiatives run effectively and efficiently.

Prior to joining Spectrum360, Danielle was the Director of Clinical Services for Y.A.L.E. Schools, the Director of Clinical Services & Intake at Pineland Learning Center and the Clinical Director of the Chesapeake Bay Academy. She also was an Adjunct Professor at Rowan University.

Danielle is a member of the New Jersey Association of School Psychologists, National Association of School Psychologists, and ASAH. She’s most proud of running the PLC chapters of Achilles Kids International and Animal Assisted Therapy.

She earned her BA in Psychology from Hartwick College and her MS in Educational Psychology & Statistics as well as her doctorate in School Psychology from the University at Albany. Danielle also received her NJDOE Supervisor Credential from Montclair State University. When she’s not helping fulfill our mission, Danielle loves to run and hike.

In the last 5 years, Kerry has handled fundraising for Spectrum360 through donor outreach, special events, grant writing, major gifts and more. Prior to joining Spectrum360, Kerry was the Division Director for American Cancer Society. She also handled marketing for the Union Center National Bank. 

Kerry is an active member of the Center for NonProfits and the North Essex Chamber of Commerce. Passionate about children’s health and well-being, Kerry has received many accolades in her career but is most proud of reaching her fundraising goals during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Kerry earned her bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University. When she’s not hosting a fundraising event or sharing Spectrum360’s mission, you can find Kerry running around raising three young boys.

In the last 7 years, Stacy has been running and supervising the staff and day-to-day activities of the Business Office for Spectrum360. 

Prior to joining Spectrum360, Stacy was a Certified Public Accountant at several different firms in New Jersey. Her last position was Manager at Smolin, Lupin & Co., P.A.

Stacy is an active member of New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA),  Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and Region Business Managers Co-Chair at ASAH.  With a son on the spectrum, Stacy is very passionate about autism awareness and the work Spectrum360 does. She’s most proud of building and maintaining a dedicated team of talented and caring staff and professionals in the Business Office.

Stacy earned her bachelor’s degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University. When she’s not managing budgets, you can probably find Stacy visiting one of the many lighthouses across the United States.

Since 2019, Melissa has managed Spectrum360 communications and community relations. She focuses on family/caregiver relations, media, volunteer operations and advocacy efforts.

Melissa worked as the VP, Integrated Marketing for Accuweather and held similar roles at companies like Yahoo! and Microstrategy. She prides herself on her ability to hire quality talent, building teams and being resourceful.

Melissa serves on the National Association of Private Special Education Centers Adult Service Public Policy Sub-committee and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, National School Public Relations Association and NJ School Public Relations Association. Melissa is passionate about children and finding cures for diseases like Alzheimers and cancer that impact so many lives.

Melissa earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from James Madison University. When she’s not supporting Spectrum360, you can find Melissa on various adventures with her two young children.

For 16 years, Randall has been part of the Spectrum360 family. Beginning as a Computer Specialist and the Teacher of Internet and Online Learning, he now manages the IT team supporting the educational technology infrastructure for the organization. Before Spectrum360, Randall has supported organizations such as Rutgers University and Mountainside Board of Education, and was an employee of the Pine Bush Bible Camp. 

Randall is a member of New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative, Civil Air Patrol, International Society for Technology in Education, Consortium for School Networking, and Discovery Educator Network . He’s most proud of the awards during his tenure at Spectrum360: NJAET Technologist of the Year (2001), ASAH Educator of the Year (2008), and NJECC/ISTE Making IT Happen Award (2015).

Randall earned his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and his master’s from Nova Southeastern University. When he’s not handling IT issues, you can find him practicing archery or managing the Pine Bush Bible Camp.

For more than 20 years, Rahiem has been a part of the Spectrum360 family. Beginning his career as the Head of Maintenance, he now works closely with the Executive Director to manage all school construction, engineering, architecture, maintenance operations, school safety and security.

Rahiem worked as a carpenter for Essex Country Carpenters Local 1342 and was a Construction Foreman for the Newark Housing Authority. He’s a member of the New Jersey School Building & Grounds Association and is most proud of his role in the construction of Academy360 Upper School and the I360 Whippany location.  

Rahiem went to both the New Jersey Carpenters Apprentice Training School and The Training Center Inc./NJ Boiler Training Experts. He’s a Certified Educational Facilities Manager, State Certified Armed Security Officer and has his Black Seal Boiler License.

When he’s not on one of our campuses, Rahiem loves helping others and he’s an avid sports memorabilia collector.

For almost two decades, Patty has been part of the Spectrum360 family. Beginning her tenure as an HR Assistant, she’s now the Human Resource Manager, heading up a department of three people and handles any and all HR tasks: preparing state reports, benefits, leave requests, COBRA, payroll questions and more.  

Prior to joining, she worked for a decade at Honeywell (formerly Allied Chemical). In addition to being the Board President of her Condo Association, Patty is also a member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). With a nephew on the spectrum, Patty is passionate about children on the Spectrum and helping homeless individuals. Her proudest moment is going back to County College at the age of 65 to become certified in Human Resources.

Patty earned her associate’s degree from Gibbs College and her Human Resource Certification from County College of Morris in Randolph. When she’s not handling HR duties, you can find her traveling and spending time with her three grandchildren and probably watching the Yankees.