Our Team
Maria Serino
Director of Survivor Programming
Maria ensures the execution of SAGE’s mission in the lives of the participants and oversees staff as they do the same, in their own roles. She is passionate about anti-trafficking efforts and has experience working with survivors both in the US and overseas. Some of her experience has been: working as an outreach worker in Pattaya Thailand, with Shear Love international; teaching a seminar in Nairobi Kenya with Free Rain International; and working as the Communications and Outreach Advocate with VAST (The Valley Against Sex Trafficking) here in the USA. Maria enjoys cooking, traveling, being a part of community theatre, and spending time with family.
Doug Johnson
Operations and Entrepreneurship
Doug keeps operations running smoothly at our workshop and develops relationships with partnering businesses for our employment program. He has seen the impact of meaningful employment in a trauma aware environment on employees and family members and is passionate about sharing that gift with survivors of sexual trauma. As a full time mechanical engineer, and also as an entrepreneur, Doug enjoys building things and getting new projects off the ground. Doug loves spending time with his wife and 4 kids, learning, being creative, and being around interesting people.
JoAnne Wallo
Mentorship Program Manager
JoAnne provides management and program development for our mentorship program at SAGE. She has a unique ability to connect with all different types of people and an empathetic approach to guiding each individual on their journey. JoAnne holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has experience providing direct care to survivors in a residential program and has also served in leadership positions with women, youth, and children at her church. JoAnne has 4 kids, and 2 doodle dogs named Juneau and Tucker. She loves to read, ride rollercoasters, and play board games.
Kimberly Flandro
Product Development and Sales Manager
Kim is responsible for overseeing our handmade product line and for building relationships with partnering businesses. She works with SAGE participants to develop the products that we sell. Kim brings a big heart, creativity, and amazing networking skills to our work with survivors. She has experience working as a house coach at a residential program for human trafficking survivors and has 17 years of experience working with the young women in her faith organization. She has 4 boys and 2 pitbull mix rescue dogs (Koa and Luna), she loves nature and chocolate, and she enjoys seeing people progress and change.
Jessica Baxley
Case Manager
Jessica is a compassionate and dedicated Case Manager with over 16 years of Case management experience with various populations including women, children and the elderly. Jessica has a Bachelors Degree in Child and Family Studies and a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Jessica is passionate about helping others. At SAGE, Jessica assists others towards reaching social, emotional and personal development through the Case Management program. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and taking walks.
Barabra Kelcy
Job Coach
Barb is passionate about serving others, always giving 150% of herself to make sure everyone around her feels seen and safe. For over 10 years she worked with some of the most marginalized groups in Kensington Philadelphia, and she is still very passionate about bringing awareness to the plight of those living there. Barb has been with SAGE since 2023, working alongside our participants during their daily programming. As a job coach she provides vocational and personal support, and encourages the women as they find, and follow their true potential and passions. Barb enjoys reading, being outdoors and spending time with her family.
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. – Isaiah 61:1