Lori joined Safe Babies Court Team in April 2025; she has more than 30 years’ experience in child welfare, 27 of those with the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), serving seven counties in various capacities. Prior to DCPP, Lori’s impact was made through such direct-service programs as St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center’s Harbor House, Eva’s Kitchen and Shelter, and Women Aware. She earned a Master’s Degree in Child Advocacy and Policy from Montclair State University, and an undergraduate degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Personally, Lori has volunteered teaching religious education, coaching youth athletics, and has served as a trail maintainer for the NY-NJ Trail Conference.

Nahji joined the Safe Babies Court Team in April of 2026. Nahji holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Sociology from William Paterson University of New Jersey. Prior to his work with SBCT, he worked previously with Early Intervention and Circle of Care. Through those experiences, Nahji has committed and devoted himself to meeting families where they're at regardless of the circumstances and wrapping them with the proper resources. In his personal time, Nahji enjoys giving back to his community by way of distributing food and supplying clothes to the unfortunate. 

With more than a decade of experience in social services, Nicole has dedicated her career to serving her community. She holds a Master's Degree in Family and Child Studies and a Certificate in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University, and has worked in case management for adults with disabilities and as a behavioral tech with a certified behavior analyst. A passionate advocate for harm reduction, Nicole works to create safer, more supportive environments for vulnerable populations, as demonstrated by her testimony before the New Jersey Senate supporting syringe-access programs to combat the opioid crisis. Her work with NJSBCT furthers her commitment to ensuring individuals have access to the resources and support needed to thrive.

Sonia joined Safe Babies Court Team in April 2025; she has extensive experience in the New Jersey legal arena, including more than four years as judicial assistant to the Hon. Marc R. Brown, J.S.C., now Family Presiding Judge for the Union Vicinage. During her tenure with Judge Brown, his docket included Children in Court cases, which involve children in foster care. Sonia, a Family Law Paralegal, has directly served managing partners at several Garden State law firms. Sonia, holds a degree in Paralegal Studies, and has also served as Law Office Manager, overseeing all aspects of firm functionality. She is active with Woman Emerge Ministries in Union County and the surrounding area, distributing food, outerwear, and resources to those experiencing housing insecurity.