ABOUT US
Inspired by our own children, created for all children… MARBLEJAM KIDS - EST. 2007 Our mission: To introduce experiences from which children may successfully form interests in activities, develop hobbies, enjoy recreation, and explore creative sentiments; while therapeutically challenging their abilities to overcome impairments. MARBLEJAM KIDS IS AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE STATE OF NJ. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THEIR ENRICHMENT CENTER IN TENAFLY, NJ Mission Statement MarbleJam Kids is dedicated to providing creative arts enrichment to individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities through customized and therapeutically supported programs. We advocate and ensure affordability of programs by supplementing costs through fundraising and community support.   Our goal is to optimize opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities by creating optimal environments for (social) learning.   We firmly believe that when given the opportunity, children and young adults will contribute to themselves, their families, and their communities. Accomplishments - Developed, supervise, and organize after school therapeutic enrichment programs designed to support the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Developmental Disabilities. - Ensure affordability by supplementing costs. - Inspire Public and Private Schools who currently provide specialized educational methodologies to children with ASDs, to support the MarbleJam Kids Creative Arts Therapy Program. - Created support from local school districts to provide supplemental support for the program - Employ the needed trained personnel to execute the care. - Provide training for therapists, interns, and educators. - Outreach programming to Special Education Programs maintaining affordability. - Provide Parent/family support. - Enroll volunteers from regional high schools to participate. - Enroll institutions of higher learning to record data and provide anecdotal research. - Created MarbleJam Enrichment Center which can be modeled elsewhere to house extended learning programs, vocational training and future employment opportunities to the population. - Fundraise, advocate, and contribute to the lives of children, teens, and young adults with ASDs, as well as other developmental disabilities. MARBLEJAM KIDS RELIES ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENSURE AFFORDABILITY OF ALL PROGRAMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 201-497-6512 or email info@marblejamkids.org mailto:info@marblejamkids.orgshapeimage_3_link_0
MarbleJam Kids Board Members
*denotes Executive Committee Members  
+ denotes Executive Committee Management
 

Board of Directors
   Anna Villa-Bager - President *+
   Sarah E Melone - Vice President *+
   Lynda Baldini, Esq. - Secretary * +
   Michael Pedulla, CPA - Treasurer *
   Michelle Roglieri - Administration and Development *+
   Toni Chianetta - Communications and Public Relations *
   Nancy Dhulipala - Director of Fundraising & Corp. Giving *+
 
Trustees
    Johan Bager - PMP, Technology Director +
   Larry Rosen, MD - Integrative Pediatrics- The Whole Child Center
    John Roglieri, MBA- Business Advisor
    Paul Melone. DMD
    Nick Mamary, CPA
    Phil Chianetta, President, Sal Electric
Joumana Kidd, Spokesperson
 
Officers
Christine Soto. Esq.
 Antonio Eppolito, Phd
    Deborah Viola, Phd + - New York Medical College

Advisory Board
   Valerie Gancarz-DeMarco, BCBA +
    Susan Kotlyarsky, PR +
    Suzi Tortora, Phd - Dancing Dialogue
    Risa Paster, Esq.
    Mark Lampert, Psy.D +- Valley Program
    Karen Overgaard, NP - The Whole Child Center
    Eiizabeth Balzano-Riley- MT +
    Wendy Padykula- SLP +
    Jodi Uhl - Advocacy


Leadership of MarbleJam Kids Programs
Staff Officers / MarbleJam Kids Program Directors (MJKPD)
       Managing Director - Anna Villa-Bager
       Executive VP – Programs and Services -Sarah Melone
       Director of Administration & Human Resources- Michelle Roglieri
       Director of Fundraising – Nancy Dhulipala
        Press/Media – Toni Chianetta, Susan Kotlyarsky
        CAT Supervisor – Elizabeth Balzano-Riley, MT, LCAT
        Film Camp Project Management - Wendy Padykula, SLP

        Education and Creative Services- Deborah Viola, Phd.Ed
       Education -Antonio Eppolito, Phd.Ed
       Behavioral Studies - Valerie Gancarz DeMarco, BCBA
        Educational Legal (Michele Soto, Esq.)
Joumana Kidd - Spokesperson

Originating Founders- Anna Villa-Bager -Sarah Melone- Jodi Uhl