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Our Staff

Each of our Consultants is a certified master-level life coach who, in addition to their educational backgrounds and training, has received over 250 hours of direct mentoring from our founder, Dr. Benanti.
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Contact information is available in their profiles.

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Dr. Sal Benanti

Founder/Director

Dr. Salvatore Benanti received his doctorate from Columbia University where he has been a guest lecturer ...

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John Penola

MEd, MFA, MLC, BCC

John is a nationally certified Master Life Coach who has been providing guidance and mentoring for individuals ...

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Melissa Austin

Assistant Director

When I first walked into the Center in 1998, I thought “I want to be here.” I needed a career change and that was the start of life-changing journey ...

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Kristen Huetz

MLC, BCC

Kristen graduated from Montclair University with a bachelors degree in Psychology, before becoming a nationally ...

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Lori Roberts

MLC, CWC

Lori Roberts is a Master Level Life Coach, a Wellness Coach, Reiki Master and certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher ...

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Sheryl Bishop

Accounts Manager

I’ve been the Accounts Manager of The Center since 2005. Although officially I deal with accounts receivable and payable, I especially enjoy ...

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Jorge Barreto

MLC, BCC

Jorge is a nationally certified Master Life Coach with a degree in Psychology from William Paterson University ...

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Kevin Simonson

MS, MLC

Coaching sessions with Kevin are like sharing a good cup of coffee with a friend who’s also sought the answers you seek ...

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