Executive Team

Tracey B. Walker

Tracey B. Walker

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER twalker@journeyfound.org

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Tracey B. Walker

Designation:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Email:

twalker@journeyfound.org

Department:

Executive Officers

Tracey 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

Tricia Lord

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Tricia Lord

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Tricia Lord

Designation:

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Department:

Executive Officers

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Colleen Vaiciulis

Colleen Vaiciulis

CHIEF OF STAFF cvaiciulis@journeyfound.org
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Colleen Vaiciulis

Designation:

CHIEF OF STAFF

Email:

cvaiciulis@journeyfound.org

Department:

Executive Officers

Colleen 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.

Mark H. Perkins Jr.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER mperkins@journeyfound.org

Mark H. Perkins Jr.

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Mark H. Perkins Jr.

Designation:

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Email:

mperkins@journeyfound.org

Department:

Executive Officers

Mark 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

Tuesday McRae, BCBA, LBA

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES tmcrae@journeyfound.org

Tuesday McRae, BCBA, LBA

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Tuesday McRae, BCBA, LBA

Designation:

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES

Email:

tmcrae@journeyfound.org

Department:

Senior Leadership

Tuesday 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

Jason Ricketts

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT jricketts@journeyfound.org

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Jason Ricketts

Designation:

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Email:

jricketts@journeyfound.org

Department:

Senior Leadership

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Sharon M. Alaconis

Sharon M. Alaconis

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES salaconis@journeyfound.org

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Sharon M. Alaconis

Designation:

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES

Email:

salaconis@journeyfound.org

Department:

Senior Leadership

Sharon 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

Ishia Liburn

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES iliburn@journeyfound.org

Ishia Liburn

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Ishia Liburn

Designation:

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES

Email:

iliburn@journeyfound.org

Department:

Senior Leadership
Brian Cannon

Brian Cannon

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES bcannon@journeyfound.org

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Brian Cannon

Designation:

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES

Email:

bcannon@journeyfound.org

Department:

Senior Leadership

Brian 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.

Sheena Rockcliffe

Sheena Rockcliffe

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES srockcliffe@journeyfound.org

Sheena Rockcliffe

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Sheena Rockcliffe

Designation:

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES

Email:

srockcliffe@journeyfound.org

Department:

Senior Leadership

Administration

Alfredo Floran

Quality Assurance Coordinator 
afloran@journeyfound.org

Bill Lewis

Office Assistant
wlewis@journeyfound.org

Jessica Duval

Operations Support Coordinator
Jduval@journeyfound.org

Kurt Larson

Facilities Manager
mailto:Klarson@journeyfound.org

Melissa Shea

Administrative Services Manager
mshea@journeyfound.org

Clinical Team / Nursing