Our Mission

Empower U. is a learning organization that strives to continuously support children, families, and communities through providing innovative and sustainable empowerment and therapeutic programming.

Dr. Marlon W. Gray, MS, EdD
Founder & Managing Partner

What We Believe

Empower U. seeks to empower through being empowered first. We empower our community resource providers by offering a unique course of intensive training, development, and continuing education programming so that they may, in turn, empower children and families in execution of their service to them. It is our goal to partner with competent, caring, and well-trained individuals who are responsive to the needs of our children, their families, and the communities we serve. Each Empower U. counselor meets, if not exceeds, the State educational and training requirements for the service level that they provide. Our agency provides community resource partners with career training and development, a supportive work environment, and knowledgeable leadership and direction. We strive to create an eco-system that is rich in communication and support to spark the kind of innovation that translates provider field experiences into service and programming opportunities offered through Empower U. – thus increasing our value proposition to the children and families that we serve.

Meet the team

It is our goal to partner with competent, caring, and well-trained individuals who are responsive to the needs of our children, their families, and the communities we serve.

Dr. Marlon W. Gray, MS, EdD

Founder & Managing Partner

Angeline Reid, Ph.D.

Director of People & Culture

Gabe Theosmy, BCBA

Managing Partner ABA Services

Mayda Rosario

Lead Care Coordinator

Attiat Salaheldin

Director of Operations - Respite Care

Tamer Mosaad, LPC

Regional Partner - Northern, NJ

Chad Barnes

Director of Admissions - Respite Care

Dr. Elena Mazza, LCSW

Partner - Clinical Development

Sharon Diaz, LPC

Regional Partner - Central NJ

''I remember almost 2 years ago being overwhelmed with accessing services for my 2 autistic children receiving many calls from different agencies. Then I got a call from Mr. Marlon Gray of Empower U. and he cared for my plight as an ASD mom. Then I was introduced to his young caring staff of men and women that were very kind and respectful and had a love for my children and that, in turn, made me love each and every person that has worked with my children and touched their lives. It’s important that as a parent that it feels like I am sending my kids with people that feel like family and I so appreciate the love that you all show my kids and would recommend Empower U. to anyone and everyone Brian, Chad, Tayri, Sabrina, Erica thank you for loving my kids like I do. It’s been an awesome ride and looking forward to our continued journey together and thank you Marlon Gray for bringing these great people in my path love you all.''
Helen F Parent
''My grandson just started a few weeks ago with the wonderful mentors at Empower U. and he loves the time spent with them. He has gone to parks, the movies, Jets training camp… Every time he goes there is something different. During the day he spends some time at the center playing and after he goes on a outing. He has kind people all around him and his self-esteem has improved in this short time. Thank you to Chad and Wesley. I wish we met them a long time ago! I will say people have different personalities and some might not be as impressed, but my child is learning and getting exposed to life in a safe and caring environment.''
Brenda C Parent
''The turnaround time for them to find services to suit your needs is efficient and expedient. Very professional staff. #empoweru''
Christine M A Care Management Organization

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