Daniella Raovfogel

Lead Certified Recovery Specialist

Level 1

Daniella graduated from Springfield College in 2009 with a B.A. in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies. Daniella continued her education earning a Master’s degree at NYIT in Occupational Therapy in 2013. Prior to Project Walk Daniella has worked with individuals diagnosed with Autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Traumatic Brain Injuries, etc. Additionally, Daniella has over 10 years of experience working as a certified Water Safety Instructor teaching people the proper swimming strokes, and was the lead swim instructor for individuals with disabilities. Daniella is excited to have joined the New Jersey Project Walk team and is passionate about aiding client’s in reaching their goals of gaining greater independence.

Mike Gallen

Certified Recovery Specialist

Level 1

Mike graduated from Rowan University in May 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and Fitness Management. One of Mike’s greatest passions is to help motivate and encourage people to better themselves through exercise and recovery training. Mike started with Project Walk New Jersey as an intern and realized he had a passion for helping people with paralysis. After graduation, Mike started as an Aide and worked his way towards becoming a Certified Recovery Specialist.

Mike Pisani

Certified Recovery Specialist

Mike graduated from West Chester University in May 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. After working locally as a medically-integrated fitness specialist, he attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated in May 2018 with a Master's degree in Recreation and Fitness Policy. Mike has experience working with a wide range of individuals from children diagnosed with Autism to professional athletes. Outside of Project Walk, Mike works as a movement coach at Stellar Athletics in Moorestown. He is excited to bring his passion and enthusiasm for movement and healing to Project Walk!

Carly Damon

Certified Recovery Specialist

Carly graduated from Temple University in 2020 with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology with a Pre-Physical Therapy concentration. Carly knew before college that she had a passion for health, fitness and helping people be the best version of themselves. Before Project Walk, Carly worked as a certified stretch therapist, helping others improve their mobility. She is also a personal trainer, helping people achieve their fitness goals. In her free time, Carly enjoys working out, going out with friends and doing anything outdoors. We are excited to have Carly as a part of our team.

Brian Gartland

Certified Recovery Specialist

Brian graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. After graduating Brian knew he wanted to help individuals get stronger both physically and mentally and became a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Before project walk, Brian worked as an aide at a physical therapy clinic. Brian’s own passion for sports and fitness drives him to help improve the movement of others.

Kenny Chinjen

Certified Recovery Specialist

Ken graduated from Rowan University in May of 2022 with a bachelor’s in Exercise Science. Upon graduation, he began his internship here and then became an aide, followed by working his way up to become a certified recovery specialist. Prior to working at Project Walk, Ken found himself working in many different careers; however, one thing always stayed the same and that was the passion for helping others to improve their lifestyle and better themselves. With this, he knew Project Walk was a perfect fit for him. Ken also serves in the United States Air Force Reserves in a Civil Engineer Squadron. He is excited to bring his knowledge, leadership, and passion to Project Walk.

Matt Fumo

Recovery Aide

Matt is a former client at Project Walk. From being on breathing tubes to competing in a triathlon, Matt has experienced all of the stages of a full SCI recovery. Today, he channels the learnings from his own journey as well as his NASM certification skills to train our clients to gain back strength and perform at the highest level. Matt also trains and coaches a little league baseball team in addition to a handful of high school athletes. The love for wanting to learn and the joy he brings makes him a perfect fit on our team.

Melissa Juckett

Recovery Aide & Licensed Massage Therapist

Melissa graduated from Rowan University in May of 2022 with a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science. She has also been a NJ licensed Massage Therapist since 2014, where she learned many different modalities and catered to the individual needs of her diverse clientele. She began at Project Walk in September of 2022 as an aide, and has gained knowledge on how to provide the best care for those with spinal cord injuries. She is excited to broaden her skills and offer her massage services for those with spinal cord injuries.

Kristen Clark

Facility Manager

Kristen graduated from Monmouth University in Long Branch, NJ in 2010 where she earned her B.A. in Elementary Education with a Spanish concentration. Since graduation she has been teaching in Mt. Laurel, NJ and has worked with special needs children in a differentiated classroom. As Facility Manager, Kristen will help with the daily operations of Project Walk New Jersey and is looking forward to continuing her love for helping people learn and grow.

Leslie Clark

Executive Director

Before devoting her work full-time to Project Walk New Jersey, Leslie worked for 25 years for Mt. Laurel Township as a school bus driver. Prior to that she worked for 15 years in the banking industry. Realizing that it was too soon for retirement, she began researching franchise opportunities that would involve helping people in her community. Narrowing her search to Project Walk, Leslie learned more about spinal cord injuries and was shocked at the lack of centers available for individuals to exercise, in order to stay healthy and work toward their recovery. To her this was a no brainer! Leslie has a handful of hobbies and interests including riding her Harley Davidson, traveling, and spending time with her beautiful family and friends.