Dancing with Their Stars

The Dancers

ALEXANDRA Amato has been in the healthcare field since 1989. I currently am the Director of Community Relations for Artis Senior Living of Eatontown.  I love being able to give families the Ability to have a voice in their loved ones care. Making a choice for families can be a difficult one, especially when it comes to placing their loved ones in an assisted living community.  My job is to educate them, give them the resources that will help them make the best decision. I am passionate about fundraising and bringing awareness to many causes such as Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey. Fun fact, I am 100% Portuguese, born in Portugal I came to the United States when she was 6 years old!  I am married to my husband John and am a mother to 4 boys! Two boys of my own Christopher 16, Nicholas 21 and two Step Children, Joe 23 and Anthony 28. I love to binge watch Netflix, watch any sport, especially basketball and vacation in Miami with my husband.

NICHOLAS Gastiaburo is the Director of Sales Sunrise Senior Living Shrewsbury. “I recently rejoined the Sunrise team at Shrewsbury and have been working in the senior living industry for nearly fourteen years, ten of which, collectively were spent with Sunrise! Being able to provide seniors and their loved ones long term solutions to meet their needs through personalized care and meaningful interactions is the best part of my day and why I love coming to work. Our seniors have a wealth of experience and they’ve taught me so much over the years. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and my dogs. I also love to cook, enjoy days at the beach, and traveling.”

VICTORIA Berner was born and raised in Silverton New Jersey. She is as a Nurse Manager at Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township New Jersey which is a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health network. Victoria is board certified in the care of medical surgical patients, has taught hundreds of patient education classes, and is an active member of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses. She has attended numerous conferences that have traveled her to meet nurses from across the country. When Victoria learned about Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey’s mission, she knew she wanted to support this amazing agency. In her spare time she enjoys making memories with her supportive husband John, daughter Aria, and gentle giant black lab named Jameson.

ADAM Servodio, Branch Manager with Wells Fargo for over 4 years now, has been in banking for over 15 years. Adam started his banking career with Commerce bank in 2004 and immediately became active in his community by assisting multiple non-profit organizations as a committee member, then sitting on advisory boards and as of recently sitting on the Executive Board for the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce and as of 2020 the Chairman of the Salvation Army of Ocean County Advisory Board. When Adam is not spending his down time volunteering in his community, he enjoys running in 5ks, ½ marathons, marathons and in September his first Iron Man, always supported and cheered on by his beautiful wife Kelly and his 3 dogs (Midnight, Foxy & Luna).

JEAN MARIE GONZALEZ, PT, MSPT – is a Physical Therapist since 2001 and is currently the Regional Director in Ocean County for Fox Rehabilitation. Has been with Fox Rehab since July 2007 and RD since 2012. Her 1st career was working on Wall Street for JP Morgan Bank. Holds certifications in LSVT Big (Parkinsons Disease treatment), as well as a CEEAA (Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults). Jean Marie has an affinity for working with the older adult population and driven not only by helping patients achieve optimal function and what they once thought impossible, but is also driven by her colleagues and the team she works with. She truly loves what she does and wakes up everyday excited about what the day will bring! She is also passionate about her family and friends, working out, traveling, spending time outdoors (especially at the beach), music, watching a beautiful sunrise and sunset, experiencing new things, taking on new challenges (recently starting piano lessons) and just living each day to the fullest. Of significant importance is to not take life too seriously and be able to laugh at yourself. Life is too short to be serious all the time….. and if you can’t laugh at yourself, give her a call…. she will laugh at you!

KEENAN MASTERSON is the dining services manager at Harrogate.  He started in 2013 as a wait staff member and has been manager for the past 4 years.  He is a marketing student at Kean University and will graduate this spring. Keenan is single and ready to mingle. His perfect date is April 25th, not too hot not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. He enjoys long walks on the beach and the smell of vanilla. Keenan is not a dancer by trade but he is a musical savant.

ROSEMARIE Deburgos one of 7 siblings and has been married to the love of her life, Joe, for 47 years. They have 3 beautiful daughters, Amanda, Ashlee, and Alexis. Rosemarie is also the proud grandmother to 3 beautiful grandchildren, and blessed with 6 grand dogs. She has over 37 years of experience as an LPN, and has spent many years working for the Alzheimer’s Association NJ chapter. After leaving the organization she entered into the Long-Term Care sector with Hovnanian Senior Housing Services as their marketing and outreach director, and eventually assistant administrator. She is the current assistant director and marketing director for Complete Care Holiday City.

PAUL Kellner is the son of Jennifer Levine and one of 3 siblings. At 28, he is the proud father of 3 beautiful puppies Armani, Annie, and Clark. Paul has a Master’s degree in Biology, and is working full time towards a Master’s degree in healthcare administration. He hopes to become an administrator of a Long-Term Care Facility. Paul is currently employed as a Food Service Director at Complete Care Holiday City. In his free time, Paul dabbles in a little bit of everything. He helps his co-workers with minor renovations to their homes, crotchets, loves interior design, and even gardens.

PIYA PAULUS is the owner of Always Best Care which serves Ocean, Monmouth, Somerset & Middlesex counties. Piya is a Serial Entrepreneur with a proven track record of running successful businesses. After working for over 10 years in the financial services sector, her entrepreneurial spirit took over, Piya decided to become self-employed and launched Catalyst Systems Inc., an information technology company that thrived for over 12 years under her leadership. In February 2014, when Piya realized that she is not being challenged enough, she jumped into the Elderly care space, a sector which is always very close to her heart. This was a new challenge, what started off as a small homecare company in 2014, she grew that into one of NJ’s largest with 4 counties and about 160 employees in a span of 4 years. For Piya, she had found her calling and wanted to give our Elderly a complete continuum of care, she ventured into Adult Daycare so that our lonely Seniors can go from one to the other as their needs changed. Piya always believed in giving back and Women Empowerment is the cause closest to her heart. She used her business acumen to guide small businesses owned and operated by women from startups to taking it to the next level. She has helped multiple women based businesses in America and now is going global. Piya loves to travel the world and shop at the all the beautiful places she visits. She also loves to dance…and is big on yoga.

NATE TAYLOR is the executive director for the Chelsea at Brick. Nate deviated from his path to be a History teacher when he took a part time job calling bingo at a senior center. He quickly realized his calling was not to teach history, but rather serve those who lived the history he found so interesting. “The first hand stories I get to hear from residents is truly a highlight of my career, I get to serve a generation of war heroes, and depression era survivors whose stories inspire me to keep my life in perspective and be grateful for all we have today”. When Nate is not working he is spending time with his beautiful wife Claudia and their two young children, two year old Mateo and 10 month old Mark.

LISA Scott grew up at the Jersey Shore in Sea Girt, and is a graduate of Monmouth University. Lisa landed a job right out of college and has been there ever since, teaching specialized reading programs to students with special needs at Clifton T. Barkalow Middle School in Freehold Township for the past 20 years. Besides her passion for being a special education teacher, Lisa is an avid runner, with her favorite race being the “Just Us Girls” race that is run every October, where Lisa dedicates her run to her mom who lost her battle to breast cancer. She has been married to her husband, Bob Scott, for almost 18 years and has 3 awesome kids, Bobby, Connor, and Lilly.

DAN Testa is a husband and a father to three rambunctious boys. Dan served two tours in Iraq as a Sergeant with the New Jersey Army National Guard. Following his military service, and in the midst of a growing family, Dan decided to continue his call to serve and took the civil service test. At the tender age of 34, Dan graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy and is currently a Patrolman with the Brick Township Police Department. In between serving and protecting the citizens of Brick, Dan loves teaching and playing a variety of sports with his boys. When time allows, Dan explores his passion for the culinary arts, experimenting with new techniques and recipes.

When the opportunity arose to take part in the Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, Dancing with Their Stars, Lisa and Dan both jumped at it, and are beyond excited for the opportunity to help further the mission of such an amazing organization.

DAISY NEWSON is the new Director of Community Relations at Ovation at Riverwalk. She comes to Ovation with more than 20 years of experience working in senior services and volunteering with seniors. Born in New Jersey and raised in Brazil, Daisy speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish. Growing up in a country where elders are revered, she helped her family care for their grandparents and great-grandparents. Daisy has a degree in Marketing and Business Administration. She has served and volunteered for organizations that include: Alzheimer’s Association, Ronald McDonald House, United Way, Red Cross, and various veterans’ groups.

DANIEL LEVINE is a salesman at Pine Belt Subaru in Lakewood.  He loves dogs and is looking forward to competing against his fellow salesman, Fred.

AMANDA Schron was born and raised in Toms River. She is currently attending Kean University and working towards a bachelor’s degree in mathematical science and data. When Amanda is not at school she loves doing make-up and hanging out with her two dogs, Daphne and Dakotah! Being an animal lover she is proud to support Caregiver Canines®.

FRED Bodtmann IV is from Toms River.  He is a salesperson at Pine Belt Subaru in Lakewood.  Fred loves to support Caregiver Canines®, which was generously supported by Pine Belt Subaru during the Subaru Share the Love Event.  “Pine Belt has always supported local charities and I am proud to do my part and represent Pine Belt in a cause that I believe in!” He can’t wait to finally learn how to dance and have some friendly competition with his Co-Worker Daniel Levine.

The Judges

Henry Carlen,
WWII Veteran and Care Receiver

Chris Slavicek and Katie Chambers,
2019 Dancing With Their Stars Mirror Ball Champions

Tom Hayes,
Director of Customer and Community Relations at New Jersey Natural Gas

Sue Manzo,
2019 Dancing With Their Stars People’s Choice Champion

Special Thanks to:

• Our Dance Coordinator: Mary Kaba Valis
• Our Emcee: Bob Scott, 2018 Dancing Mirror Ball Winner
• DJ Bill Lynskey, Shore Entertainment
• Dance Studios:
  East Coast Dance Company, Wall
  Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Manasquan
  Shore Dance Sport, Brick
  Silverton Community Club, Toms River
• Photographer: John Wilkens at Cherished Memories Photography
• Printing: Central Printing, Toms River, NJ
• Video Courtesy of: Atlantic Physical Therapy Center

Tables will fill up fast! 

Registration Deadline: May 1, 2020