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Our Staff

Kwamane Harris, MBA

Executive Director

Pronouns: he/him/his

As the recipient of the Utah’s Business Magazine Top 20 in their 20’s award, Kwamane has proven leadership skills, leading youth and family programs. Kwamane has around 15 years of experience working with at risk youth in the non-profit sector. Most recently, Kwamane worked with the United Nations Civil Society Youth Committee that led outreach initiatives for the 68th Civil Society Conference, which was attended by 2,000 representatives from more than 500 civil society organizations from over 100 countries. Kwamane has a B.S in Criminal Justice with a emphasis on Juvenile Justice. 

Contact: kharris@brickhousecrc.org

Jane Goodale

Youth Program Director

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Before becoming Youth Program Director at the Brick House, Jane worked at Turners Falls High School as a Therapeutic Teacher Assistant. Jane is also a carpenter and musician, and loves to share her skills with the youth at the Brick House. She cares a lot about supporting and empowering young people, and has training in trauma informed support and conflict resolution strategies. She loves spending time with her cat Rubix Cube, hiking, cooking, and studying Shiatsu and Chinese Medicine.

Contact: jgoodale@brickhousecrc.org

Stacey Langknecht

Parent & Family Services Director

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Stacey has done work with individuals and families for the past several years, and has facilitated groups as well. She feels strongly that community is an important part of healing and for maintaining good health overall – physical, emotional and mental. Stacey lives in our community with her husband and 2 cats, and feels lucky to have the opportunity to contribute to the overall well-being of our families. In addition to her work at The Brick House, she is the Family Engagement Coordinator for the Gill-Montague Regional School District, and co-chairs the Parent Education Workgroup under the Communities that Cares Coalition.

Contact: slangknecht@brickhousecrc.org

Sandra Ramos

Parent and Family Services Coordinator

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Sandra has worked in  the Human Service Field for 30+ years. With such programs as: The Care Center, Valley Opportunity Council, Community Action and most recently for The Foodbank of wma. Sandra enjoys working with the community and helping families obtain resources that may be available to them in times of need. She enjoys cooking, shopping and dancing Salsa. She loves spending time with family especially her children and her 3 grandchildren.

She is excited to be a productive team member of the Brick House and help raise awareness of local resources.

Contact: sramos@brickhousecrc.org

Dan Musante

Youth Support Staff

Pronouns: he/him/his

Dan Musante is our DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Member. He is new to the Turners Falls area, coming from nearby Northampton. He has built meaningful relationships with youth at the Teen Center and enjoys helping them set purposeful goals and exploring concrete resources and pathways to achieve those goals.

Contact: dmusante@brickhousecrc.org

Ilani Ortiz

AmeriCorps Member/Youth Programs Coordinator 

Pronouns: she/her/hers 

Ilani Ortiz is one of two DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Members serving at The Brick House this year. Ilani is looking forward to building meaningful relationships with the youth and hopes to help them with Life/Job readiness skills. In her time off, you can find Ilani traveling, painting on canvasses or photographing things like nature, architecture and art. 

Contact: iortiz@brickhousecrc.org 

Daniela Jurado

AmeriCorps Member/ Family and Youth Programs Coordinator

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Daniela Jurado is one of two DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Members serving at The Brick House this year. Daniela recently graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health. In her time with The Brick House, Daniela hopes to build strong relationships with members of the community and provide support for youth, parents, and families. When she is not working in the community you can find her playing board games, eating snacks, and crafting. 

Contact: djurado@brickhousecrc.org

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24 Third St., PO Box 135
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Office:
413-863-9576
Executive Director: 413-800-2039
Parent and Family Services: 413-800-2496
Youth Programs: 413-522-7770

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