Our Team
NJCTI is run by a coalition of experts in the professional fields of education, management, choreography & movement, acting & directing, counseling, and trauma-informed care.
MEET THE TEAM
MARISSA AUCOIN MFA, Dance
Marissa Aucoin, MFA, is a New Jersey based choreographer, performer, and dance educator who uses dance to empower individuals, foster community, and promote radical empathy. She is committed to providing accessible dance education and performance opportunities for both dancers and non-dancers alike. Currently, Marissa serves as an adjunct faculty member at Raritan Valley Community College, at Yvonne’s School of Dance, and for several performing arts organizations including ReThink Theatrical. Professionally, she serves as the artistic director of, mla | Format Dance, and movement director of Idyll Shift. For more information, please visit www.marissaaucoin.org
JASMINE CARMICHAEL BFA, Acting
Jasmine Carmichael is a multi-talented performance artist who strongly believes that change can be inspired through art. After obtaining her BFA in Acting from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, she established a successful career as an actress, director and teaching artist. Jasmine has dedicated herself to imparting the lessons learned from her time on stage, in front of the camera and behind the scenes to younger artists so that they may have the tools needed to pursue their dreams with confidence.
STEPHANIE GODWIN MA, LMFT
Stephanie Godwin, MA, LMFT is an owner of Aspera Therapy, LLC a group private practice specializing in the treatment of trauma from a holistic body based approach. She is certified in EMDR therapy and has extensive clinical experience working with the eating disorder spectrum.
An essential element in her work with clients is the belief that you are not your symptoms. All symptoms make sense when you are able to see the individual in context of their story. Trauma disrupts our body's ability to process through our experiences and we therefore can remain stuck in the past. The process of therapy allows for a corrective experience both with another person and ultimately with ourselves.
CHRISTIAN MUNOZ
Christian Muñoz is a business development professional with an extensive theater background. In 2015 Christian received a B.A. from the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University -New Brunswick.
Since college, Christian was able to find opportunities to help hone his business development skills, while also contributing to his
creative passions. He has gained experience throughout his time in Account Services within top healthcare advertising agencies throughout
NYC - driving business growth strategies, helping create new creative campaigns, and overseeing major business initiatives. All while helping lead a non-profit theater organization called ReThink Theatrical, where he serves as President of the Board of Trustees.
STEPHANIE VAN HUSS, EdM
Stephanie Van Huss is a professional artist, administrator, and educator who uses storytelling to empower people of all ages in the direction of life-long learning, civic engagement, and radical empathy.
After completing her undergraduate degree in Theater and a Masters degree in Education, Stephanie began using her dynamic teaching skills as a faculty/staff member for Fordham University, The College of New Jersey, Rutgers University, and Rider University. She is a freelance Intimacy Choreographer, Theater Director, Producer and Teaching Artist. Her work as a leader in these fields can be further explored by visiting her website: svanbond.com