Staff Stories

We are a vibrant, community-based non-profit with more than 900 employees in 35 locations across Connecticut. Our culture celebrates quality, innovation, diversity and professionalism. We foster learning and professional development, and we respect and reward meaningful contributions. Our workforce is as broad and diverse as the array of clients we serve and the programs and services we offer, and we’re bound by a passionate commitment to a common goal: to foster positive change in the lives of individuals, families and communities.

MST-IPV Recognized as First 100 Plus

In May, Theresa Casarella, Susan Schneider, and Corey Zemke from Wheeler's Multisystemic Therapy-Intimate Partner Violence team received the First 100 Plus recognition from the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence for demonstrating leadership and commitment to improving the lives of domestic violence survivors in Connecticut. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to everyone we serve!

“As a leader, my passion is helping people, teams, and organizations determine where they want to be and helping them get there.”

Camila Rubino, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN

 

Victoria Prestileo, LCSW, Associate Director, Community-based Services


Douglas Kerr, Director, Human Resources


Keturah Kinch, MPA, Site Director, Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Center, Hartford

 


A Supportive Culture and Professional Growth and Development

Dieudonnee “Deedee” Kokoszka’s role within Wheeler has been a work in progress over the span of several years. She credits the organization’s supportive culture and leadership to her professional growth and development.

A clinical trainer in Wheeler’s Human Resources Department, Deedee teaches clinicians how to document services in the organization’s electronic health record system and navigate other aspects of required documentation. She also manages the agency’s internship program.

Deedee started her career in Wheeler’s Mobile Crisis Intervention Services as a clinician. She also worked as a clinician in the agency’s Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) program before transitioning into her current role.

“I’ve always felt supported by Wheeler, and I truly believe there’s always an opportunity to grow and learn and to acquire the skills I need to succeed,” said Deedee. “There are invaluable technological resources available to us, and we are consistently nurtured through training and other professional opportunities so that we can truly achieve our full potential.”

 

 

Staff News from Wheeler


38th Annual Golf Classic, Presented by Mutual of America Financial Group, Nets Record Amount of $78,000

Golfers, sponsors, and volunteers took part in Wheeler’s 38th Annual Golf Classic, presented by Mutual of America Financial Group, on October 18 at The Country Club of Farmington. The event netted approximately $78,000—a record-breaking amount—to support Wheeler’s new flagship community health center and administrative headquarters at One Hope Street, Bristol.

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2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Visibility Campaign: Maria Jaramillo

September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Throughout the month we will also spotlight our Hispanic staff through our Visibility Campaign.

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