Our Navigator personally answers questions and talks with you about resources that may be available in the community to meet your individualized needs. If you have any questions about our programs or services, or aren't sure what you need, contact our Service Navigator, Rachel Arruda, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Our Team

Andy, President and CEO of Justice Resource Institute (JRI), has served as the agency's leader since September 2006. He holds Master's Degrees in… Read more

Mia began working in the human service field in 1992 as a Direct Care Staff for JRI. She received her MPA from Suffolk University and completed… Read more

Bisser joined JRI in 1996 as an assistant accountant and was promoted into several finance positions over the past 20 years. Bisser held the… Read more

Roody joined JRI as Chief Information Officer in January 2016. He is a highly accomplished Information Technology (IT) executive with over… Read more

Kari Beserra, LMHC, is a Senior Vice President for JRI. In this role, Kari directly oversees the Massachusetts Residential and Group Home… Read more

Jennifer has worked in the human service field for over 20 years with children and families in residential, community and hospital settings and… Read more

John first began working at JRI as a mental health clinician at JRI Health in 1994, providing home-based services to adults with HIV/AIDS in our… Read more

Mark joined JRI in 2005 and has more than 20 years of experience representing rapidly growing companies as an attorney and business leader… Read more

Susan has been with JRI since 2001 in various leadership capacities in residential and community based program services. She is formerly the… Read more

Nancy came to JRI in 2013 as a result of the merger with Community Care Services (CCS), and has been a strong leader… Read more

Deirdre came to JRI in 1991 to manage the start up of a community group home for women transitioning from institutional settings. She's grown… Read more

Rick joined JRI in 1987 as Contract Manager and transitioned to Director of Contracts and Information Technology. His expertise in managing… Read more

Catherine came to JRI in 1988, initially as the Program Director of Centerpoint IRTP. Catherine earned her PhD from Texas A&M University. … Read more

Deb holds her Master's degree in Psychology and is a LMHC. She has been working for JRI since 1999, developing and leading several large… Read more

Ed was named Vice President for Community Engagement at Justice Resource Institute (JRI) in May 2014. His builds community relationships that … Read more

Sean has more than 22 years of experience in education, treatment, and mental health with families, children and adolescents. He has held various… Read more

Stephanie holds her Master's degree in social work and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Stephanie joined JRI in 2017 when… Read more

Kimberly A. Thomas joined JRI in 2014, as Vice President of Development, creating, executing and managing the strategic direction of development.… Read more

Stephanie has been with JRI for 35 years and counting. She has developed her expertise in leadership and operations of intensive treatment… Read more