Nancy Simons, LMHC, is a Clinical Supervisor at Jewish Family Services of Western MA where she serves as both clinician and supervisor for an In Home Therapy Program for refugees. She also maintains a Private Practice in Amherst, MA serving adolescents and adults.

Nancy specializes in treating trauma and has developed her own trainings for the community in this area. Her current trainings include Trauma-Informed Classrooms and Self Compassion and Attachment in Healing Trauma. Nancy is also a trainer for EMDRConsulting, training masters level clinicians in the application of EMDR, a therapeutic model for treating trauma.

Brandon is a staff member at MassHire Holyoke, and is stationed full time at the Holyoke Community College – Ludlow Area Adult Learning Center (LAALC) as their Academic and Career Advisor.  Brandon has been involved with LAALC since 2014, starting as a Literacy Specialist before transitioning to advising in 2018.  Brandon supports a large group of diverse students, and excels at helping them navigate different systems.

Iesha Ramos is the Transition to College advisor at the Springfield Adult Learning Center at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). Iesha previously worked as the coordinator for the Hampden Prep program at STCC as well as the Dual Enrollment Advisor at Holyoke Community College. Iesha has devoted her life to working with youth and adults in her community to break down barriers and support them as they make informed decisions about their life.