Our Team

 

Jennifer Shore, MA (She/her)

Executive Director

Jen joined the Focus for Health team in January 2019. Jen has spent most of her career in the field of human services, specifically working with high-risk populations and people with disabilities. Throughout the years, she has incorporated her interest in wellness and nutrition into her career. Jen has partnered with various organizations throughout the last 25 years and has written numerous cookbooks and wellness manuals geared towards people with disabilities, as well as WIC and SNAP recipients. When Jen is not working, she can be found cooking, gardening, and driving her kids to sports practices.

In addition to her work in human services, Jen is very involved with various boards and organizations in her community. Jen has degrees in Psychology from Rutgers University and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

jenn@focusforhealth.org


 


Kiaya Conover (She/her)

Director of Operations

Kiaya is a native of New Jersey who joined Focus for Health in January of 2020, as a program coordinator. She graduated from Rutgers University with a  B.S. in Public Health. During college she spent a majority of her spare time volunteering by tutoring children in New Brunswick. After college Kiaya worked for various non-profits that focused on Maternal Health. Outside of work Kiaya enjoys spending time with her daughters, talking to friends, and trying new restaurants.

kiaya@focusforhealth.org

 


Passion Gladney (She/Her)

Admin Communication

Passion joined the Focus for Health team in November 2022. She graduated from Middlesex College with an Associates in Biology. She then transferred to Rutgers. While in college, Passion spent time working with NJPIRG and tutoring children in Newark and Somerset. After college, Passion joined the workforce. She’s held management positions in several customer service-based occupations. In her spare time, Passion loves spending time and traveling with her daughter, family, and friends.

passion@focusforhealth.org

 


Sameer Ahmad (He/Him)

Team Member

Sameer joined the Focus for Health team in March 2024. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and a Master’s in Human Nutrition from Columbia University, he is deeply passionate about health and wellness. With a background in research, clinical care across various levels, and community outreach, Sameer is committed to improving health outcomes and is dedicated to the public sector. Outside of work, he finds joy in reading, cooking, traveling, staying active in the community, and can often be found rock climbing.

sameer@focusforhealth.org 

Alex Counts (he/him)

Consultant

Alex Counts is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University, a nonprofit consultant, and a writer. Alex joined the Focus for Health consulting team in 2021. Alex founded the Grameen Foundation and served as president and CEO for 18 years. Alex is a consultant for several nonprofits including the India Philanthropy Alliance.

Alex09@gmail.com