With an undergraduate degree in psychology from College of the Holy Cross and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, Paul Rieger has 25 years of experience […]
Shukura Shears, MSOL
Shukura serves as Chief Development Officer at Bonnie Brae, where she leads the organization’s philanthropic strategy, external partnerships, and communications to advance its mission. She partners with the CEO and […]
Alberto Vasquez
Alberto Vasquez serves as Chief Financial Officer at Bonnie Brae, where he oversees the organization’s financial strategy, operations, compliance, and long-term fiscal sustainability. In this role, he partners with executive […]
Christian Whooley, MA, LPC
Chris joined Bonnie Brae’s team in October 2018 as Chief Operating Officer. Chris’ motivation to support vulnerable populations began while he was earning his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The […]
Danielle Lenar-Cummings
Danielle Lenar-Cummins is a dynamic Executive Assistant who brings energy, precision, and a solutions‑focused mindset to everything she does. At Bonnie Brae, she works closely with senior leadership—including the CEO—to […]
Brooke Ellis, M.Ed
As principal of our NJ Approved, Private School for Students with Disabilities, Ms. Ellis oversees the staff of the education department and administers all aspects of the education program, including […]
Phil Errico, BA
Phil Errico has a long & distinguished career in residential care – actually starting as a child care counselor at Bonnie Brae in the early 80’s. His growth has paralleled […]
Kathy Harkins, RN, BSN
Kathy was promoted to Director of Health Services in January of 2021 after joining Bonnie Brae as the Nursing Supervisor in August of 2020. She is a Registered Nurse and […]
Kathy Lewis, PsyD
Dr. Lewis directs the organization’s Joint Commission accreditation, compliance with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ contracted outcomes and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act […]
John Szydlowski, BS
John joined Bonnie Brae in September of 2016 as the Director of Human Resources, bringing with him two decades of experience in Human Resources. John holds a Bachelor of Science […]













