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Mandeiya Nuhu-Sulemana, MS, LAC, CRC, NCC

Mandeiya is a Senior Training & Consultation Specialist. She has a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Track from Rutgers University. She has extensive experience working with individuals


Ifrah Akhtar

IEI Administrative Assistant & Creative Support

Ifrah Akhtar is a Rutgers University graduate. Ifrah has a variety of experiences from being a Gilman Scholar and studying abroad in South Korea, being an alumni of the Institute


Brittany Stone, MS, CRC

IEI Faculty

A Lecturer & Doctoral Student at Rutgers University. Much of Brittany’s work as a researcher, trainer, and service provider has focused on promoting the career development of people with psychiatric


Ni Gao, Ph.D., LCSW

IEI Faculty

Dr. Ni Gao is a professor in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions. She has provided employment-related training, consultation, and technical assistance to numerous mental health agencies and


Joni Dolce, MS, CRC

IEI Faculty

Joni Dolce is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions at Rutgers School of Health Professions. Joni has many years of experience working in behavioral


Francine Bates, EdD, LPC

IEI Faculty

  With 25 years of experiences, Dr. Bates has worked as a vocational specialist and manager of a supported employment program providing services to individuals with mental health conditions. She


Amy Banko, MS, CPRP

IEI Faculty

Amy Banko is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions at Rutgers University. In addition to providing course instruction, Ms.Banko is a trainer and consultant at


Kenneth J. Gill, Ph.D

Acting Director of IEI

Acting director of the Integrated Employment Institute. He is co-director of Region II Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, founding Chairperson and Professor of the Rutgers Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and