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.
Contact information is available in their profiles.
Dr. Sal Benanti
Founder/Director
Dr. Salvatore Benanti received his doctorate from Columbia University where he has been a guest lecturer ...
John Penola
MEd, MFA, MLC, BCC
John is a nationally certified Master Life Coach who has been providing guidance and mentoring for individuals ...
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 ...
Kristen Huetz
MLC, BCC
Kristen graduated from Montclair University with a bachelors degree in Psychology, before becoming a nationally ...
Lori Roberts
MLC, CWC
Lori Roberts is a Master Level Life Coach, a nationally certified Wellness Coach, Reiki Master and Meditation Teacher ...
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 ...
Jorge Barreto
MLC, BCC
Jorge is a nationally certified Master Life Coach with a degree in Psychology from William Paterson University ...
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 ...