Nik is an ESL instructor and Ukrainian Case Manager at JFS Delaware, where he supports Ukrainian refugees and migrants in developing practical skills for everyday life. Originally from Ukraine, he holds a degree in International Economics from an EU university and is TEFL/TESOL certified. Before joining JFS, Nikitas ran multi-state operations for Chocolate Moonshine Co. at stores and events across the U.S., and later worked in corporate sales. His teaching blends personal experience, business acumen, and a deep commitment to helping others integrate, grow, and thrive.

His hobbies include go-karting, paddle (a racket sport, a variant of tennis), and car tuning. One fun fact about Nik is that he has lived in four countries, been to 23, but somehow still manages to burn eggs if he looks away for 30 seconds.

“I used to be a client, back in 2022,” says Nik. “JFS gave me a chance to do meaningful work—serving refugees and immigrants like myself—while building a real career path in ESL that allows me to help others. I’m not just teaching English; I’m helping people land, adapt, and belong.”

Sharon is a Care Navigator in Sussex County for our Gilbert J. Sloan Care Navigation program. Sharon has a Master of Education and spent 40 years working as an Activity Therapist with populations of all ages.

Her hobbies include gardening, being in nature, yard sales, and helping others. Sharon is a proud mother and her daughter recently completed a Master’s degree in Social Work. She has a supportive husband who makes her laugh, and her mother just turned 101 years old and is very active in her VA post to promote women in the military.

One fun fact about her is that she danced for Princess Grace of Monaco at age 13.

Teana is a Billing and Credentialing Specialist for JFS Delaware. Teana attended Shippensburg University. In her free time, she loves to travel and spend quality time with her daughter and two sons. One fun fact about her is that she got married in Jamaica in 2023, and it was the most beautiful experience ever. 

Josue is Mobile Therapist for New Castle County. He holds a Master’s degree with a focus in substance abuse and other addictions. 

Josue attended William Penn High School in New Castle, DE before going to Wilmington University and Dublin Business School in Dublin, Ireland.

Josue is a proud uncle and his hobbies include weight-lifting, combat sports, video games, card/board games, hiking, and drawing. One fun fact about Josue is that he served in the Army National Guard for 12 years and had a one year tour in Afghanistan.

 

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Joseph is a Promoting Safe and Stable Families Consultant in Sussex County. He will be providing services to families and fathers that live in the Sussex area.

Joseph was raised in Delmarva and born in Northern Virginia. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in psychology. He is a credentialed Delaware Behavioral Health assessor #103.

Previously, Joseph worked with DSAMH as a psychiatric social worker and positioned himself with several different non-profit mental health teams, while supporting adults, adolescents, and family members.

What brings me to this great opportunity at JFS is the extensive history, reputation, purpose, mission, and the genuine mannerisms of the team while expressing and promoting welcomeness, kindness, trust, professionalism, change, growth, respect, and possessing the infectious feeling of the want to come back atmosphere that everyone shows is hard to come by. I look forward to meeting everyone.”

Joseph is a a son, brother, uncle, spouse, dad, grandad and friend to many. Some of his hobbies include playing tennis, traveling, biking, hiking, exploring new places, meeting up with friends/family, and fellowship.

One fun fact about Joseph is that he played bass with Chuck Berry and many others in his spare time.

Rogae is a Mobile Therapeutic Family Support Counselor in Sussex County. She will be serving multiple youths and their families within the Sussex area. She will be taking on cases and supporting therapists who need mobile support for their clients.

Rogae is a Delaware native, and was born in Dover. She lived in Delaware her entire life until she went to Cedar Crest College, where she studied Education and became very involved with her community on campus.

Rogae’s hobbies are anything art related. She is very fond of drawing, crocheting, writing poetry, and making music. A fun fact about Rogae is that she has been to Spain and lived there for two years. She is also a proud auntie.

“I think my position at JFS will allow me to go back to my roots of doing what I love best, which is helping people any way that I can,” says Rogae. “I enjoy being in community with others and being able to provide those with the tools of success to improve their daily lives.”

 

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John Fisher-Klein lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his husband of nearly 13 years and their dog Cricket and cat Kipo. He is a proud lifelong Delawarean, having grown up and attended public schools in Sussex County. John earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in Family Studies and his master’s degree from Wilmington University in the Administration of Human Services. He also has certificates in nonprofit management and finance from the University of Delaware.

For JFS Delaware, John oversees Human Resources, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, IT, and Facilities. His focus is on helping the agency become more internally efficient, developing more strategic systems and structure, and focus on forwarding the goals in our strategic plan.

While always focused on serving the community, John has had varied professional experiences. He began his career as an intern at AIDS Delaware, a statewide nonprofit HIV/AIDS service organization. After graduating from UD, John was offered a full time position as a program manager with the organization. He held other positions over the next few years, and eventually earned the role of executive director.

John left AIDS Delaware for Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center (NDNCC), a similar-sized nonprofit (in terms of budget) with a very different mission. At NDNCC John found a passion for early childhood education as a multisolver. From NDNCC, he would go on to hold several positions in the Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning, eventually becoming the director of that office.

Most recently, John has been focused on advocacy and public policy at the United Way of Delaware. He also has experience as an adjunct instructor at Wilmington University, has played a key role in strategic planning for various nonprofits, and has served on several Boards of Directors.

Hulda, or Chem, is a Case Manager for the JFS Refugee Integration Support Effort program. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling, painting, and archery. 

Naheed is a Case Manager for the JFS RISE program. She holds a Business Management degree from a university in Afghanistan.

Naheed’s hobbies include swimming and spending time with her kids. She is a single mom with two boys, ages 15 and 5.