Executive Team
Tracey B. Walker
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER twalker@journeyfound.orgTracey B. Walker
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Executive OfficersTracey is the founding Chief Executive Officer of Journey Found. She brings 35 years of Connecticut based nonprofit experience with her. Her career has included organizational and statewide leadership through a variety of agencies and associations including the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits. Tracey’s work has included advocacy, development, consultation and programming for children, youth, families and individuals with disabilities and co-occurring challenges. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Rhode Island College. Tracey has two grown children and lives in East Haddam.
Tricia Lord
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Executive OfficersComing soon
Colleen Vaiciulis
CHIEF OF STAFF cvaiciulis@journeyfound.orgColleen Vaiciulis
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Executive OfficersColleen has worked in Human Resources across various industries for 20 years. Her experience includes labor relations, benefits, and strategic HR planning. She holds a BA in Political Science from Holy Cross and a Master’s in Human Resource Management from UCONN. Colleen has been with Journey Found, Inc. since 2018. She and her husband have a child with a physical disability and enjoy watching her succeed in all things, big and small!
Mark H. Perkins Jr.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER mperkins@journeyfound.orgMark H. Perkins Jr.
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Executive OfficersMark came to Journey Found in July 2013 as one of its founding leadership staff. He brings with him over 10 years of experience within the field of human services, with the majority of this time spent in operations management. Over his career, Mark has worked in various leadership roles in the private and public sector, including the Department of Developmental Services. Mark’s work has included program development, team building and advocacy for individuals with varied intellectual and developmental challenges. Mark resides in East Hampton with his wife and two children. He enjoys long weekends in RI with his family, frequenting restaurants, and various outdoor activities.
Senior Leadership
Tuesday McRae, BCBA, LBA
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES tmcrae@journeyfound.orgTuesday McRae, BCBA, LBA
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Senior LeadershipTuesday brings to Journey Found over 13 years of experience working with children, young adults and adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Mental Health Disorders in a variety of supportive environments. One of Tuesday’s focus areas is utilizing the foundation of Applied Behavioral Analysis to support people in achieving their goals. Tuesday graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a MS in Applied Behavioral Analysis and has been with Journey Found, Inc. since 2020.
Jason Ricketts
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT jricketts@journeyfound.orgJason Ricketts
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Senior LeadershipComing Soon!
Sharon M. Alaconis
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES salaconis@journeyfound.orgSharon M. Alaconis
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Senior LeadershipSharon has worked in the Developmental Disability and Mental Health field for over 20 years in both MA and CT. Her non-profit experience includes management training and administration of both residential and day programs. She holds a BS degree in Rehabilitation from Springfield College and a MEd from Cambridge College. Sharon has been with Journey Found, Inc. since 2013 and is one of the founding administrative staff. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Ishia Liburn
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES iliburn@journeyfound.orgIshia Liburn
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Senior LeadershipBrian Cannon
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES bcannon@journeyfound.orgBrian Cannon
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Senior LeadershipBrian has worked in the human services field, supporting people with intellectual disabilities for 19 years. He has been with Journey Found since its inception, and has worked in a variety of roles including, Direct Support Professional, Assistant Coordinator, Program Manager and now works as a Director in the North Region. Brian holds a BFA from Montserrat College of Art. He lives in Vernon with his family.
Nancy Gonzalez
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES ngonzalez@journeyfound.orgNancy Gonzalez
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Senior LeadershipComing Soon!
Sheena Rockcliffe
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES srockcliffe@journeyfound.orgSheena Rockcliffe
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Senior LeadershipAdministration
Clinical Team / Nursing