NYEP Staff
Our team’s combined 25+ years of educational background and real world experience in group facilitation and program development and implementation has prepared NYEP to work with challenging teens, and we are eager to provide homeless teen girls with what they need most…a second chance! Our team’s passion to see young women succeed and take their rightful place in society is the driving force behind the project. Our team’s dedication, commitment, and genuine sincerity is what draws young women to NYEP
In addition to paid staff, NYEP has been awarded to full time Americorps VISTA members to help with capacity building activities.
Monica DuPea |
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| Executive Director |
| monica.nyep@gmail.com |
| (775) 240-2195 |
| Monica is and innovative and progressive Director with over ten years of crisis and behavioral intervention education, counseling, and training experience. She is a strong and strategic thinker and team leader. She is skilled in program development, service coordination, case management, behavior management, mentoring, crisis intervention, de-escalation strategies as well as finding and accessing supportive services. She can connect with and motivate difficult youth. She has designed, implemented, and managed successful programs intended to modify behavior. Monica was awarded the 2011 Top 20 Under 40 Award by the Reno Gazette Journal for her achievements in the non profit sector. She is also an experienced and successful grant writer.To learn more about Monica, click on the links below:PSA Today with Nevada Youth Empowerment Project
PSA Today Pod Cast with Melanie Flores, October 2011 People You Should Know: Oct.16 – Monica DuPea Reno Gazette Journal, October 2011 |
Jeanine Moreland |
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| CLP Manager |
| jeanine.nyep@gmail.com |
| (775) 200-4030 |
| Jeanine has over five years of experience providing basic skills training to youth in or aging out of the foster care and juvenile justice systems. She is experienced in case management, service coordination, and behavioral management strategies. Jeanine is a Certified Life Skills Instructor and has experience in ARISE lesson planing and classroom teaching. She has also designed and implemented other essential life skills curriculum including NYEP’s Employment Series. She is also a co-creator of NYEP’s Civic Engagement Series. |
Dr. Bob Quilitch |
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| Clinical Director/Programming Consultant |
| Howard Robert Quilitch, Ph.D., also known as “Dr. Bob”, is a Nevada licensed psychologist. He provides oversight of NYEP’s mental health services and works closely with CLP staff to develop, implement and evaluate programmining. He has trained and supervised volunteers and staff while directing community recreation centers in both Kansas City and Nevada Mental Health Institute (NMHI). He is a leader in developing and evaluating behavioral programs. Dr. Quilitch has 25 years experience preparing and teaching courses. He is the author of 28 publications and book chapters and is a seasoned researcher and writer. Dr. Quilitch is an excellent speaker having delivered nine university courses, 17 professional presentations, and 80 workshops. Dr. Quilitch has also taught seminars on the topic of promoting cooperation among children for teaching staff at 12 Washoe County Elementary Schools. Dr. Quilitch is a member of the Nevada State Psychological Association and Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. |
Dr. JoAnne Lippert, Ph.D. |
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| Clinical Director (Secondary) |
| Dr. JoAnne Lippert, Ph.D. provides back up clinical supervision to NYEP by way of contract. |
Cindy Ringer |
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| Americorps VISTA/ Capacity Specialist |
| cindy.nyep@gmail.com |
| Cindy is an Americorps VISTA member that is providing her third year of service to NYEP as a Capacity Specialist. She has a background in Human Resources and Office Administration. Cindy was awarded the 2011 Nevada Americorps VISTA of the Year Award and is a member of the Nevada National Service Leadership Corps. She works closely with NYEP staff to create manuals, instruction lists, and tracking tools along with helping to develop and document many initiatives that are integral to NYEP such as the Token Economy and Resident Council Systems. |
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What is AmeriCorps VISTA?AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years.
What VISTA Members DoVISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, you’ll create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty. > Learn more
The Benefits of VISTA ServiceBy serving through VISTA, you’ll gain new skills, friends, and experiences—plus you’ll get the satisfaction that comes from helping others. During your service, you’ll also receive a modest living allowance, health care, and other benefits. And, upon completing your service, you can choose to receive either a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or post-service stipend. > Learn more A Proud History of ServiceDid you know that President John F. Kennedy came up with the idea for VISTA? Or that the 170,000 VISTAs who have served since 1965 have played a key role in establishing many of the best-known anti-poverty programs, including Head Start, Upward Bound, and the credit union system? > Learn more Become a VISTA SponsorPublic, private, and faith-based nonprofit organizations—as well as local, state and federal organizations—can benefit greatly from linking up with AmeriCorps VISTA. Applications for members are handled byCorporation State Offices. Project sponsors are not required to provide a financial match but must be able to direct the project, supervise the members, and provide necessary administrative support to complete the goals and objectives of the project. > Learn more Contact AmericorpsFor more information, call Americorps VISTA’s toll-free line at 800-942-2677 ( TTY: 800-833-3722). Or, you can visit http://www.nationalservice.gov/questions/app/ask. |