Diana Thomas has announced her retirement in August – a big THANK YOU to her leadership during the past couple of years. Continuity of leadership will be continued as Jeremy Gear & Stephanie DeCandia assume their positions as Peer Support Groups Co-Directors.
Jeremy is a WOR Alumnus who has been co-managing this project with Diana for the past year; Stephanie as twenty-three years experience working with the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. In addition, Kirk Partridge (WOR Alumnus who is pursuing a MSW degree) will add his time and skills during his year-long General Practicum Placement with MenHealing. Sharon Imperato will be joining the Peer Support Groups management team to focus on Partner Groups.
We are proud to have 37 Peer Leaders who are themselves survivors or partners of a survivor and are trained to co-facilitate a three-fold menu of Alumni, Community, and Partner Support Groups.