“As the Manager of Reentry Services at GOSO, my role is both deeply personal and profoundly impactful. I work directly with incarcerated youth on Rikers Island, ages 16 to 24, who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system.”
Author Archives: GOSO Staff
GOSO Announces Three New Distinguished Board Members
GOSO is proud to announce the appointment of three new board members who will strengthen our efforts in violence prevention, education, workforce development, and mental health services.
GOSO Soul: January 2025
The work we’ve accomplished this year has been nothing short of life-changing for the young individuals we serve, and you’ve been a crucial part of making it happen. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve helped countless people break down barriers and build paths to brighter futures.
GOSO Soul: October 2024
The work we’ve accomplished this year has been nothing short of life-changing for the young individuals we serve, and you’ve been a crucial part of making it happen. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve helped countless people break down barriers and build paths to brighter futures.
GOSO’s Second Annual “Our Voices Ourselves” Focused on Access to Mental Health Services for Court-Involved People
Thank you to everyone in the GOSO community, our Board and all our guests who made it to the Yale Club this morning for our
2024 Our Voices Ourseves Breakfast Celebrates Ms. Anelle Miller’s Passion and Dedication
We’re thrilled to recognize our favorite art therapy practitioner at this week’s second annual “Our Voices Ourselves” Breakfast. Ms. Anelle Miller is a passionate and dedicated community leader who has made remarkable contributions to our work through the transformative power of art.
Our Voices Ourselves Speaker: Dr. Lorie A. L. Nicholas, Ph.D, CFEI, AFC
Dr. Lorie A. L. Nicholas, Ph.D, CFEI, AFC has an extensive background in counseling, teaching, and research, with over 30 years of working with children, youth, and adults.
Our Voices Ourselves Speaker: Dr. Sharon White-Harrigan, Ph.D
Dr. Sharon White-Harrigan, Ph.D is a true trailblazer, visionary, and thought leader who leads with faith and hope. She is the inaugural Executive Director of the Women’s Community Justice Association (WCJA).
Our Voices Ourselves Speaker: Dr. Nicole Brown
Dr. Nicole Brown is a general pediatrician and health services researcher with a deep expertise in addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in pediatric primary care. Her pioneering work extends to trauma-informed care, mental health integration, and community-partnered research.
Our Voices Ourselves Speaker: Julie Neches, Ph.D
GOSO OVO speaker Julie Neches is a clinical psychologist with a private practice. She has an undergraduate degree from Cornell University, a doctorate in clinical psychology from Catholic University of America, and she completed her internship in the psychiatry department at Harvard Medical School.Â