Lauri Smalls

Executive Director

Lauri holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Virginia University at Lynchburg. She has twenty years of experience in the delivery of human services.  She is certified as a trainer from the National Resource Center for Youth Services, from the University of Oklahoma, a certified trainer for Handle With Care* Behavior Management System and a certified Efforts to Outcomes* Administrator.

Staff

Naika Joseph, LICSW

Clinical Director

Naika graduated from The University of Michigan School of Social Work in 2013, with an MSW specialized in the practice area of Children and Youth in Families and Society, and with a concentration in Interpersonal Practice Methods. Her areas of expertise and interests include cultural sensitivity and responsiveness; neurodevelopment and neurodivergence; and trauma, anxiety, depressive, and personality disorders. Practice methods include ARC, CBT, and DBT, as well as Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based, and Person-Centered Therapies. 

Darren Ofokansi

Residential Director

A lifelong Rhode Island resident, Darren earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island. He has over 20 years of experience dedicated to supporting at-risk youth (19 of those years at Turning the Corner). Darren’s background includes a variety of hands-on roles, from Direct Care staff, Program Coordinator, Case Management, and Program Director. As the Residential Director, He oversees and provides support for all therapeutic residential programs and their Program Directors.  He is a certified trainer for the Handle with Care® Behavior Management system, certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid USA, and a preceptor for Gender-Affirming Care.


Jamila Lewis Greene

Program Nurse

Jamila is responsible for ensuring all Jammat employees are CPR and First Aid Certified, and provides care to Turning the Corner Residential Treatment program clients for minor injuries and health concerns. She ensures the proper medication guidelines are adhered to and provides medication monitoring training to Turning the Corner Residential Treatment Program staff. She received her nursing license from The Academy of Health Sciences Army Medical Department and served eight years in the Army reserves.