2025 New Jersey Top Support Coordinators Announced
Celebrating Those Who Care for Our Special Needs Adults
On November 22, 2025 Gracious Cares, Gracious Service’s 501(c)3 nonprofit, proudly hosted its annual A Night to Shine Gala at the prestigious Shackamaxon Country Club, bringing together community leaders, professionals, and advocates to celebrate excellence within New Jersey’s support coordination community. The evening recognized the agencies and coordinators whose dedication continues to elevate the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state.
This year’s gala highlighted outstanding achievements, presented top honors, and celebrated all nominees for their unwavering commitment to service and advocacy for special needs adults.
2025 Award Winners
Top Support Coordination Agency
1st Place – Amazing Strides
2nd Place – Supportive Choices LLC
3rd Place – Ability Advocates of NJ
Top Support Coordinator
1st Place – Jasmine Brantley, Amazing Strides
2nd Place – Geraldine Diaz, Amazing Strides
3rd Place – Jayme Proano, Supportive Choices LLC
“These honorees represent the heart of support coordination in New Jersey,” said Executive Director Patricia Kane of Gracious Services, Inc. “Their compassion, drive, and professionalism ensure that individuals with disabilities and their families receive the advocacy and guidance they deserve. We celebrate not only their achievements but the difference they make every day.”
This year's event was enjoyed by all and we are particularly grateful to our sponsors, Spectrum Care Management & Consulting, Total Security Resources Group and Sweet Waters Steak House for their support this year.
Full List of 2025 Nominees
Support Coordination Agencies
- Amazing Strides (1st Place)
- Supportive Choices LLC (2nd Place)
- Ability Advocates of NJ (3rd Place)
- Disability Services & Advocacy, LLC
- Spectrum Care Management and Counseling, LLC
Support Coordinators
- Jasmine Brantley – Amazing Strides (1st Place)
- Geraldine Diaz – Amazing Strides (2nd Place)
- Jayme Proano – Supportive Choices (3rd Place)
- Kara Smith – Supportive Choices
- Tiffany Hannah – Amazing Strides
- Jennifer Mandel – Supportive Choices
- Stephanie Duran – Supportive Choices
- Fatima Konneh – Amazing Strides
- Samantha Cetrulo – Supportive Choices
- Diannaliz Lozada – Amazing Strides
- Crystal Brotherson – Amazing Strides
- Ada Cartagena – Amazing Strides
- Karen Pina – Amazing Strides
- Christine Garry – Amazing Strides
- Briele Lykes – Amazing Strides
- Danielle Kitchen – Supportive Choices
- Katlynn Eastman – Spectrum Care Management
- Kayla Klass – Spectrum Care Management & Counseling
- Claudia Antoci – Spectrum Care
- Jessica Fraley – Neighbors, Incorporated
- Sharmane Digamber – Spectrum Care Management
About the Event
The A Night to Shine Gala is an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing outstanding contributions in New Jersey’s support coordination field and to raise funds for special needs adult supports in NJ. Through this event, Gracious Cares, Gracious Service’s 501(c)3 nonprofit aims to uplift the professionals who empower individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling, self-directed lives.
About Gracious Services, Inc.
Gracious Services, Inc. is a leading provider of support services for children and adults with special needs and behavioral challenges across New Jersey. With a commitment to integrity, advocacy, and compassionate care, the organization helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities access resources, navigate service systems, and achieve meaningful personal goals.