Jennifer V. Lusa

On a broad scale, Jennifer is responsible for providing clinical guidance, leadership and support to staff using evidence based approaches to treat children affected by trauma. She also develops and implements program policies – contributing to program innovation – and facilitates interactions between program staff and other professionals, community collaborators, and parents.

More directly, Jennifer oversees the clinical and administrative management of Alison Gill Lodge, a therapeutic group home for females ages 14-21 years, and the Intensive Community Program, a hybrid short-term residential treatment and community-based program for male and female adolescents ages 13-18.

“Working at The Village allows me countless opportunities daily, to touch the lives of individuals in meaningful and enduring ways,” says Jennifer.

Jennifer has served in numerous roles for The Village, including clinical program director for Alison Gill Lodge and the former Shelter for Women-Gray Lodge, which became part of The Village in 2010. Previously, she served as director of clinical services for Saint Agnes Family Center, a therapeutic group home for pregnant and parenting female adolescents in West Hartford, and program administrator for Grand Bahamas Children’s Home, long-term placement for children removed from their home.

Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and a licensed psychologist in New York State. She earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN, a master’s in social work from UConn and a bachelor’s in sociology and social welfare from Saint Augustine College in Raleigh, NC.

As an expert in the impact of trauma, effective methods of treatment and adolescent development, Jennifer is a valued member of the management team.