Our Team
Renae Campbell
Community Support Center Counselor
Renae is an NYS Licensed Master Social Worker with an eclectic array of professional experience and a huge heart for community wellness. She has done everything from hospice social work to outpatient psychiatric rehabilitation and is a full-time Instructor of Human Services at Finger Lakes Community College.
For the past five years, Renae has focused on community organizing, outreach, and program development. (she/her)
rcampbellcommunity@gmail.com
Maya Costello
Youth Clubhouse Member Specialist
For as long as Maya can remember, she has always been passionate about helping others. While attending the College Of Saint Rose, she would spend her winter breaks in Washington, D.C., volunteering to serve the homeless in various ways. These days, she spends a lot of time out in nature, looking for the next adventure and/or photography location. Her goal while working with the youth at EPIC Zone is to be a living example of how stepping outside of society’s boxes can benefit ourselves and those around us. (she/her)
maya@ezgeneva.org
Christina DeJesus
Youth Clubhouse Member Specialist
Christina has always felt connected with youth and teens, and loves getting to work with them daily at EPIC Zone. Working with teens has always been such a joy for her, and she feels she can relate to them in many ways. Her favorite part is building relationships, and helping them to grow into responsible adults. She has an AS in Human Services, and has been with the Partnership since 2019. She also loves to spend her free time as a volunteer cheer coach in the community. (she/her)
christina@ezgeneva.org
Gwen Van Laeken
Executive Director
Committed to caring for the community in strategic and responsive ways, Gwen Van Laeken brings experience in public policy, marketing, finance, and community building to her role as Executive Director of the Partnership of Ontario County. Gwen focuses on driving collaboration and positive change within Ontario County and the Finger Lakes Region, leveraging her expertise to address community needs and foster productive collaborations that drive positive social change.
Gwen and her husband are natives of Wayne County NY, and have lived in New York, Connecticut and Switzerland. They moved back to the Rochester area in 2005 and moved to Canandaigua in 2013. They have 3 children.
Prior to her current position, Gwen served as Executive Director of Leadership Rochester Inc and held roles at the RIT Leadership Institute and Community Service Center, Divine InterVentures, and Paychex. She has served in board leadership roles in various community organizations, including Rochester Accessible Adventures and the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. Gwen holds degrees from MCC, SUNY Brockport, and RIT, along with certificates from institutions like St. John Fisher University Center for Nonprofit Leadership.
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Kelli Gage
Youth Clubhouse Director
Kelli Gage spent 10 years working at the VA in Canandaigua and 16 years working for Ontario ARC, both experiences from which she learned an immense amount, and has many fond memories of the people and families she served there. She is an FLCC graduate and has had numerous valuable training opportunities throughout her work experiences. She is a member of the Geneva Kiwanis, and loves gardening and old movies! Kelli chose the Partnership because she is passionate about building programs for and helping youth in the community. (she/her)
kelli@ezgeneva.org
Jamel Jackson
Youth Court Raise the Age Coordinator and JUST Drive Coordinator
Jamel Jackson is the Program Coordinator for Ontario County Youth Court. He graduated with honors from Geneva High School, as well as Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center, Criminal Justice. After high school, he graduated with honors from Finger Lakes Community College with an A.A.S. Paralegal Studies. Jamel previously worked as a Court Clerk at Manchester Town Court. He enjoys helping people and serving his community; helping people succeed in their personal life is his goal.(he/him)
jamel@ontariocountyyouthcourt.org
Abby Rice
Administrative Manager
Abby Rice handles the day to day administration of the Partnership, and enjoys keeping things organized and functioning behind the scenes for both staff and clients. She grew up in Canandaigua, and spent some time teaching English in France after high school, but returned to the states to study music at Gettysburg College, where she received a degree in Vocal Performance (classical music) in 2016. Abby now lives in Rochester with her partner and two pet bunnies, and is very involved in the robust local music and theatre communities, including a large variety of musical theatre, music directing, and arranging. She loves to spend her free time outside with a book, or inside with an embroidery project. Abby is very grateful for the opportunity to work with a community-focused organization like the Partnership. (she/her)
abby@partnershipoc.org
Andrea Richter
Youth Clubhouse Program Enrichment Specialist
Andrea Richter graduated from SUNY Brockport in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) through the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) and currently a graduate student at the University at Albany working towards a Master’s Degree in Public Health. Andrea is a dog mom of two - very active and adorable - dogs who take up most of her free time, but encourage her to have hobbies such as hiking and going on long walks. She is passionate about working for Not-For-Profits, especially within organizations that work with adolescents and youth. Working with EPIC Zone and under The Partnership for Ontario County has given her a purpose, a strong sense of community, and allows her the opportunity to make a difference in the community in which she lives and loves. (she/her)
andrea@ezgeneva.org
Tina Rossmann
Youth Court Program Director
Tina is a South Carolina native, born and raised in Charleston. She has lived in NY for the last 15 years, and graduated from Empire State College with her Bachelors in Human Services. Tina started her career in NY as a youth advocate many years ago and has since worked with youth in many different capacities including her current role as the Youth Court Program Director. (she/her)
tina@ontariocountyyouthcourt.org