Lou is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and CEO of Rising Tides Outreach. Lou was formerly with the AC Rescue Mission and Haven Beat The Street. Lou knows homelessness first hand, being homeless on the streets of Atlantic City for 12 years. Lou brings incredible insight and personal experience to helping the homeless access essential services.
Mark is a retired Certified Social Worker. He worked for AtlantiCare for 30 years as an addictions specialist and he is now a valuable part of our Outreach Team
Greg is a retired Atlantic City Police Department Captain. Greg now works for the Chelsea Economic Development Corporation and is also an Outreach Worker who works with Mark Manganelli, Rebecca Broome and Lou Gasparini!
Rebecca was born and raised in South Jersey. She has an Advanced Standing Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and then went on to get an Advanced Standing Master's Degree from Stockton University in 2020.
Rebecca is the best Social Worker that any of us at Rising Tides Outreach has ever worked with. She is a major reason why Rising Tides Outreach is so successful! Our clients are very fortunate to have her work with us to help them!