Co-founder and President
Lisa Joy Valentine, describes herself as a grateful recovering co-dependent who lives in New Jersey with her husband, Charles. Lisa has worked in the finance, legal and real estate fields bringing all of that experience to the opening and implementing of the Valentine Homes. Lisa is driven to help those suffering from Substance Use Disorders and their families. Lisa is a committed member of her church where she led a Co-dependency recovery meeting for the last nine years and now is one of the leaders in the Celebrate Recovery program at The Life Christian Church
Maria Fonseca, Secretary, Maria Fonseca graduated from FIU Miami with a degree in International Finance. She has worked in various administrative roles and has been part of the Board since 2013.
Doreen Gagnon, DNP, MSN, APN-C, Doreen Gagnon is a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as a Nursing Educator at Bloomfield College, Division of Nursing. Doreen received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University, Newark, NJ and her MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner from Felician College, Lodi, NJ. In addition, Doreen has served at Ground Zero as a Medical Team Volunteer as well as on Medical Mission trips to Dominican Republic and Africa. Doreen has been a Board Member since 2018.
Robert Dee is a retired postal carrier who lives in Toms River with his wife Kathy. He is a grateful recovering alcoholic, who has been an active member of AA for 30 years, also serving as a leader along with Lisa Valentine at Celebrate Recovery, a Christ based ministry that was started at The Life Christian Church in 2015. Robert and his wife are active members of TLCC and have co-hosted a Life Group for several years with Lisa and Charles Valentine.
He is committed to helping others as he was helped and is excited to bring this knowledge base to the Valentine Foundation team.
Charlie Chase, Happily and staying married to my wonderful wife Rosemary for 30+ years! We have one terrific adult son, I have always been involved in the mechanical field. Started pumping gas at 15, owned a service station for 3 years, managed a Yamaha motorcycle shop for 20 years. Recently retired from my position as the parts manager at HK Truck Center and now work as Facilities Manager at The Life Christian Church (TLCC). I have had my valleys and my peaks but Jesus saw me through and has blessed us beyond our imagination! I am a passionate member of TLCC serving as a First Impression Host and on the Pastor's Advisory Council and wherever help is needed. It was at TLCC that I had the wonderful experience of meeting and befriending Charles Valentine. I am honored to be a part of the Valentine Foundation and be a part of the life changing work they do.
Stan Hickman, Stan Hickman is a graduate of Howard University School of Law and began his legal career in the Criminal Defense Division of the Legal Aid Society in Queens, New York. Stan has been a practicing criminal defense for 30 years and during that time has tried cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses to homicides. Stan currently works as a supervising attorney at New York County Defender Services in Manhattan. Additionally, Stan participates in developing organizational policy and is involved with internal training presentations. Stan has also served as a faculty member on numerous trial advocacy programs across the country. Stan and his family have been members of the Life Christian Church since 1999 and he currently serves as a member of the Pastor’s Advisory Council.
Jennifer Martone, Administrative Consultant, Jennifer has been a consultant for the Valentine Foundation Inc. since 2014. Her passion to help adults achieve lasting sobriety has made her indispensable to the Valentine Homes. Jennifer provide administrative support for the homes and office, interfacing with treatment facilities, prospective residents and current residents.