Co-founder and President
Lisa Joy Valentine, describes herself as a grateful recovering co-dependent who lives in New Jersey with her husband, Charles. Lisa has worked in the finance, legal and real estate fields bringing all of that experience to the opening and implementing of the Valentine Homes. Lisa is driven to help those suffering from Substance Use Disorders and their families. Lisa is a committed member of her church where she led a Co-dependency recovery meeting for the last nine years and now is one of the leaders in the Celebrate Recovery program at The Life Christian Church
Maria Fonseca, Secretary, Maria Fonseca graduated from FIU Miami with a degree in International Finance. She has worked in various administrative roles and has been part of the Board since 2013.
Doreen Gagnon, DNP, MSN, APN-C, Doreen Gagnon is a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as a Nursing Educator at Bloomfield College, Division of Nursing. Doreen received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University, Newark, NJ and her MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner from Felician College, Lodi, NJ. In addition, Doreen has served at Ground Zero as a Medical Team Volunteer as well as on Medical Mission trips to Dominican Republic and Africa. Doreen has been a Board Member since 2018.
Robert Kirby, CPA, Robert Kirby is the COO of Kemnay, a single-family office, and is responsible for all non-investment operations. Mr. Kirby joined Kemnay in December 2011 from Auda where he was the COO/CFO and was a member of the firm’s executive committee. Mr.. Kirby holds a MBA from Cornell University and a BS from Rutgers University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New Jersey and State of New York. Robert has been a Board Member since 2018.
Stan Hickman, Stan Hickman is a graduate of Howard University School of Law and began his legal career in the Criminal Defense Division of the Legal Aid Society in Queens, New York. Stan has been a practicing criminal defense for 30 years and during that time has tried cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses to homicides. Stan currently works as a supervising attorney at New York County Defender Services in Manhattan. Additionally, Stan participates in developing organizational policy and is involved with internal training presentations. Stan has also served as a faculty member on numerous trial advocacy programs across the country. Stan and his family have been members of the Life Christian Church since 1999 and he currently serves as a member of the Pastor’s Advisory Council.
Jennifer Martone, Administrative Consultant, Jennifer has been a consultant for the Valentine Foundation Inc. since 2014. Her passion to help adults achieve lasting sobriety has made her indispensable to the Valentine Homes. Jennifer provide administrative support for the homes and office, interfacing with treatment facilities, prospective residents and current residents.