Stefanie Holmes

Officer Manager

Stefanie was born and raised in Salem County.  She became a member of the PRAC staff in 1986 were she worked as an administrative assistant. From 1990 to 1993 she took her talents to the Salem County Office on Aging.

Her passion with serving the community led her back to PRAC where she has held a multitude of administrative and supervisory positions over the last twenty five years. She currently is the Office Manager of the organization overseeing the day to day operations of all the administrative functions of the agency to include personnel, purchasing, human resource and assists with program delivery.

She has been the consummate professional throughout the years while at PRAC. As PRAC continues to grow its programs and region of service according to the Board and C.E.O. she is the “boots on the ground go to person.” Stefanie resides in Pittsgrove Township with her husband and daughter.

Joceline Ortiz

Outreach Coordinator for Breast Health Awareness

Joceline has an Associate’s degree in Social Services from Cumberland County College. She is currently working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Wilmington University.

Joceline became a member of the PRAC staff in 2014 where she first worked part-time as a caseworker for their multi-service department. She later took a full-time position working for the Senior Connect program. Joceline then transitioned to the LIHEAP program as a caseworker to assist clients with heating and electrical needs.

Currently, Joceline is the outreach coordinator for Latina Breast Health Awareness. Her responsibilities are to develop, organize, and produce the breast cancer health educational materials needed for community presentations, classes, and activities. She also recruits breast health education class participants through community outreach.

Joceline is passionate about empowering women throughout the communities and teaching them the importance of mammograms and self-care.

In her free time, Joceline continues to empower and teach others at Praise in Action ministries, a school for the worship arts that she co-founded.

Carmen D. Arocho-Gonzalez

Program Manager, Home Energy Assistance Program

Carmen attended Cumberland County College and graduated with a Liberal Arts Business Administration degree in 1992.  She was awarded EOF student of the year and recipient of two scholarships to attend Rowan University.

 Carmen attended Rowan University.  In 1995 she accepted a FT position at Showboat Hotel/Casino as a Human Resources Personnel Clerk. In 1997, Carmen transferred to the Finance Department and worked closely to the Accounting department as a Food and Beverage Accounts Payable Specialist.

 She has over five years of experience as a Youth Program Coordinator, Carmen worked with youth ages 14-21 assisting them with their educational / career goals.  In 2005, she accepted a FT position with PRAC of Southern NJ as a Youth / Adult Education and Employment Coordinator.  In 2010, she became the LIHEAP program Supervisor for PRAC in Salem County.

 In 2013, Carmen became Manager of the LIHEAP program for PRAC, leading agency of Cape May County.     She currently married, she has three children and two grandchildren.  Carmen is a consummate profession who oversees a program that provides assistance to those most vulnerable in our communities in need of energy assistance throughout the year.

Geovanni Cantizano

Program manager

Geovanni Cantizano has been active in the field of human services for 25+ years, focusing on assisting individuals and families reach their full potential through one on one and group counseling, workforce development, soft skills training and program management in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Geovanni has managed program and operations for institutions such as ResCare (the largest for profit human services provider in the country), Maximus, Inc., Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation and Ft. George Community Enrichment Center (Headstart).  In addition, he has three years of experience as a counselor for victims of domestic violence and victim of crimes in general.

He currently serves as program manager for PRAC of Southern NJ, Inc., and is working as a case manager and residential maintenance coordinator for the senior services program conducted throughout Salem County, NJ.