Staff Spotlight: Zach

Let’s meet Zach!

Zach is a Community Based Counselor at JFS Delaware, working with youth and their families in school, home, and community settings.

Why did you decide to work for JFS?

“JFS is where I completed my practicum for my master’s degree. I wanted to stay to participate in the Fellowship Program so I could receive help getting licensed.”

What inspires you to come to work every day?

“The ability to help support my family financially and to help support my community emotionally/mentally.”

What is the best part of your job?

“The ability to work with diverse groups of people.”

What is a fun fact about you?

“I am left handed.”

If you could go anywhere in the world for your next vacation, where would you go? Why?

“For my next vacation, I will be taking a cruise around Scandinavia. My wife and I have already traveled through most of Europe and wanted to branch out to South America, but with the birth of our daughter, we thought a cruise might be easier with an infant.”

When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?

“Police officer.”

What is one food you could eat every day?

“Pizza.”

What is the last show you binged?

“Entourage.”

What is the best book you ever read?

“The Last Kingdom Series by Bernard Cornwell.”

What are you most thankful for you in your life right now?

“My daughter.”