stephanie reyes

Stephanie Reyes brings more than two decades of experience to her role as a Family Partner at JRI Children's Friends and Family Services. In this position, which she has held for two years, she works directly with families experiencing challenges, assisting them in achieving their goals through self-advocacy and community resources. Prior to this, she served as a residential counselor for troubled teenagers. Beyond her work in human services, Reyes is an independent recording artist whose passion for music dates back to her youth, including singing in church choirs and later recording tracks, performing on Hot 97 radio, and touring. She is currently enrolled at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, pursuing a bachelor's degree in IT and cybersecurity, building on her 2011 Associate's degree in Criminal Justice. Reyes credits her success to her hardworking mother, who immigrated from the Dominican Republic as a single parent, and to her own journey as a single mother striving to inspire her daughter. She values communication, transparency, and authenticity above all, and advises young women entering the field to remain true to themselves, maintain an open mind, and never give up despite challenges.