Executive Director / Co-Founder

MINDY SHEMTOV, MSW, LCSW holds a master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She is also Certified in Human Services Management from Rutgers University. She has 20+ years experience in providing mental health and substance abuse counseling to both adults and children. She was the supervisor of the sexual assault program at the Atlantic County Women's Center and the Mental Health Administrator for Atlantic County. She worked as a consultant and therapist for the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs. She was in private practice where she provided individual therapy specializing in issues of grief, substance abuse and mental health. She was appointed chairperson of the HIV consortium of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. She has served as a member of the Atlantic County Youth Services Commission and The Southern Regional Children's Interagency Coordinating Council.

Program Director

TOBI ELLEN CARE, MA is a former social worker from Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing, where she counseled adolescents regarding teen age pregnancy, alcohol/ substance abuse, depression and other teen related issues. Tobi’s experience in family education and counseling, along with her strong desire to work with children, led her to The Alcove. As Program Director, Tobi meets with families for their initial intake. She explains the Alcove’s services and schedules a group night which best suits the family. “This work has proven to be more fulfilling than I ever expected it could be.”

Director of Development

MICHELLE POST previously worked in the nonprofit sector for Planned Parenthood and for the South Jersey AIDS Alliance, and as a journalist with the Daily Record in Morristown and with The Press of Atlantic City. She became interested in The Alcove because of her own experience of losing her father to cancer when she was 19, and dealing with her mother's serious, chronic health conditions from an early age. She became a parent later in life, and that also influenced her decision to become involved in The Alcove. At The Alcove, Michelle works on fund raising events, grant writing and public relations. “It’s such a comfort to know The Alcove is here for my children, if they ever need it.”

School Outreach Facilitator

KIT SIRACUSA-PRICE, MSW has worked for Shore Memorial Hospital for several years in Patient Relations. She became interested in working with children around grief issues due to the loss of her mother at a young age. Kit believes in the importance of a loving supportive environment for children who have experienced a loss. Kit provides daytime grief support groups at area schools for children who otherwise may not be able to attend the evening groups at The Alcove.

Office Administrator

KELLY CATRAMBONE is the friendly voice you reach when you call The Alcove and she just about knows everyone in the area, part from being a former realtor and an actively involved mother of four children. Not only does Kelly know so many people in the community, she has an amazing ability to remember all of their names, addresses and phone numbers. Kelly is a tremendous asset to the center, from answering calls and providing information to maintaining databases, she does it all. “I never imagined having a job that could be so life changing. I consider it an honor and a privilege to be part of this awe inspiring Alcove family.”

Bookkeeper

SHARON MOST has a BS in Business Administration from The Pennsylvania State University and is still a devoted Nittany Lion fan. Sharon has over 20 yrs. experience working with non profit organizations whose mission statements match her values and commitment to making a positive difference. In her private life, you can find her paddling in the bay as a charter member of Gilda’s Club Gladiators, South Jersey’s finest (and only) dragon boat team. She is devoted to rescuing retired racing greyhounds and is avid (if not talented!) golfer.