TORCH is a vibrant network, 100% volunteer-driven, devoted to crafting a diverse and unique experience for students. We offer different lenses to view the world, assisting students in crafting alternative perspectives for their future careers.

Each of our Lead and Support Counselors have personally attended our program, received advanced leadership training, and were chosen to contribute to the next generation. We're more than just an organization; we're a reference point, a community for students to turn to with their questions and ideas.

Our Staff

Board of Directors

  • Bryan O'Donnell

    PRESIDENT

  • Sarah Stefanelli

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Joshua Albrecht

    PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR

  • Meaghan (Meg) Gallagher

    TREASURER

  • (G.I.) Joseph Seales

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

  • Dana (Danes) Colarocco

    PEOPLE DIRECTOR

  • Caroline Sparacino

    SECRETARY

Volunteer Advisors

  • Alex Brunt

    (he/him)

    Production Manager at Universal Content Productions

    New York University '18

    Wall High School '14

    LinkedIn

  • Alex Jones

    (he/him)

    Associate Director of Governance and Sustainability at Rivel

    Juniata College '20

    Burlington Township High School '16

    LinkedIn

  • Anna Kuzmic

    (she/her)

    Public Policy Major and Education Studies Minor

    William & Mary '23

    Point Pleasant Beach High School '19

    LinkedIn

  • Becca Riley

    (she/her)

    Senior Producer/Editor at Avōq
    Loyola University Maryland, '15

    LinkedIn

  • Ben Jones

    (he/him)

    Database Intern, New England Historic Genealogical Society

    Moravian College '22

    Burlington Township High School '18

    LinkedIn

  • Brianna (Bri) Butters

    (she/her)

    High School Social Studies Teacher at Northern Burlington County Regional High School
    The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) '16
    Pemberton Township High School '11

    LinkedIn

  • Casey Creagh

    (she/her)

    Manager of Grant Writing, Research, and Donor Administration at Legacy Treatment Services

    Gettysburg College '22

    Burlington Township High School '18

    LinkedIn

  • Chris Lipari-Pazienza

    Student Outreach Coordinator
    (he/him)

    Residence Hall Director at Kean University

    Stockton University '21, '22

    Arthur L. Johnson High School ‘17

    LinkedIn

  • Dom Gargiulo

    (he/they)

    Ph.D Student at Weill Cornell Medicine

    Lehigh University '19

    Wall High School '15

    LinkedIn

  • Gabe Burns

    (he/him)

    Sales Development Representative at Letterhead
    Raritan High School ‘15

    LinkedIn

  • Gina Raccuglia

    (she/her)

    Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Student at Emerson College

    Monmouth University '22

    Brick Memorial High School '18

    LinkedIn

  • Jamie Palmer

    (she/her)

    Ph.D Student and Graduate Research Fellow in Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Austin

    Temple University '20

    St. Joseph's University '17

    Lenape High School ‘13

    LinkedIn

  • Joseph (Joey) Ayers

    Production Coordinator 
    (he/him)

    Spanish Teacher at Hammonton BOE

    The College of New Jersey ‘15

    Southern Regional HS ‘11

    LinkedIn

  • John Green

    (he/him)

    Associate Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin

    The College of New Jersey ‘23

    Toms River HS North ‘19

    LinkedIn

  • Jordan Shyi

    (he/him)

    Student Affairs Practitioner at TCNJ
    Seton Hall University, '13
    New York University, '10

    LinkedIn

  • Julie Tran

    (she/her)

    ER Technician/Behavioral Assistant
    Stockton University ‘22
    Atlantic City High School ‘18

    LinkedIn

  • Krys Fitzgerald

    Wellness Advisor
    (she/her)

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    Owner/Therapist at Calming Waves Counseling LLC
    Rutgers University '15
    Rider University '09
    Central Regional High School '06

    LinkedIn

  • Larry Arellano

    Lead Counselor Coordinator 
    (he/him)

    Elementary School Paraprofessional
    Ocean County College
    Southern Regional High School ‘10

  • Lizzy English

    (she/her)

    Senior Digital Account Manager at Fortune
    Rutgers University, '19
    Raritan High School, '15

    LinkedIn

  • Michaela (Mitch) Novo

    (she/her)

    Planning Analyst in Planning and System Development at Atlantic Health Systems
    Rutgers University ‘21
    Point Pleasant Beach High School ‘18

    LinkedIn

  • Natalie (Nat) De Rosa

    Website Coordinator
    (she/her)

    Architectural Designer at JacobsWyper Architects
    Drexel University B. Arch '23
    Moorestown High School '17

    LinkedIn; Portfolio

  • Nicole (Coley) Conter

    (she/her)

    Advancing Literacy Staff Developer at Columbia University
    Columbia University, '24
    Centenary University, '21
    Rutgers University, '15

    LinkedIn

  • Rhicki Santos

    Support Counselor Coordinator
    (she/her)

    Medical Student at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

    Rutgers University '23

    Matawan Regional High School '19

    LinkedIn

  • Ryan Rose

    (he/him)

    Juris Doctorate (JD)
    University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, 2023
    Hofstra University, 2014
    The American University of Paris, '13
    East China Normal University, '11

    LinkedIn

  • Spencer Wattenberg

    Support Counselor Coordinator
    (he/him)

    Dance Instructor at Perna Dance Center

    Freelance Screenwriter, PA, Actor

    Rowan University ‘22

    Raritan High School ‘18

    LinkedIn