Staff and Board of Directors
Dr. Marie-Elena Grosett
Board of Directors
Dr. Marie-Elena Grosett began her human service career in 1981 in psychiatric residential rehabilitation services for adults, obtaining a Master’s of Social Work degree from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 1986.
She moved from outpatient mental health services for adults to the realm of child welfare in residential treatment services for foster care children in 1994. In 2001, Dr. Grosett returned to outpatient community mental health, overseeing the delivery of mental health clinic services for children and families. In her capacity as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in 2004, she opened a solo private practice where her clientele ranges in age from preschoolers to the elderly. The following year she graduated with her doctorate in Social Welfare from Yeshiva University.
In addition to training, providing field placement and private supervision (for licensing purposes) for social workers, as well as mental health counselors and family and marriage therapists, Dr. Grosett has taught social work classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She established Creative Solutions: Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC, located in Cortlandt Manor, NY, where she imparts to clients the belief that “it’s good to feel better, but it’s even better to feel good!”©. Along with faith based counseling and guidance in spiritual development, Dr. Grosett’s areas of expertise also include grief, trauma, anxiety and depression/mood disorders, as well as issues pertaining to marriage, parenting, adoption, blended families, and separation/divorce.
Besides her current enrollment at Alliance Theological Seminary, most recently Dr. Grosett was invited to bring psychotherapeutic services to Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Peekskill, NY, as well as Advanced Bio-Behavioral Sciences, Inc., located in Elmsford, NY, where she is also the research coordinator, for Medical Psych Care, PLLC, of clinical trials in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Grosett is a board member of Youth Voices Center, Inc., Power of Peace.
Lani Medina
Board of Directors
Lani joined the Youth Voices Center board in May 2018. She is a corporate transactional attorney and higher education professional committed to public service.
A Bronx native, Lani enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating from high school and was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, where she completed her associate’s degree. Following her enlistment, Lani returned home to pursue her passion for, and to better herself through, higher education.
Lani subsequently completed her B.A. at Columbia University, where she worked full-time as Graduate Coordinator of the Political Science Department and as Program Administrator of the Minority Affairs Office. Lani’s combined professional and academic experience at Columbia University strengthened her passion for higher education and inspired her to pursue a career in law. She then completed her J.D. at Fordham University School of Law.
Following law school, Lani worked as an associate attorney at two global 100 law firms, where she represented a diverse client base across a broad range of industries in general corporate and mergers and acquisitions transactions as well as capital markets offerings. Lani also gained extensive experience representing various nonprofits, an accomplishment in which she takes great pride.
Currently, Lani teaches business law at a private college in the South Bronx, where she also serves as an academic advisor. In addition, Lani recently started her solo law practice, where she represents New York and New Jersey small businesses and nonprofits in corporate and business law matters.
Rachel Arterberry
Operations Manager
Rachel Arterberry, Operations Manager, holds both an MBA in Operations Management and an MBA in International Management, from Pace University.
Rachel Arterberry serves as Operations Manager for Youth Voices Center, overseeing organizational operations, systems, and infrastructure that support program delivery and long-term sustainability. She holds an MBA in Operations Management and an MBA in International Management from Pace University and brings nearly two decades of corporate leadership experience to her role.
Prior to transitioning full-time into the nonprofit sector, Rachel worked in the corporate environment for almost 20 years, managing service operations for a multinational medical company. During that time, she also played a key role in the early development of Youth Voices Center, providing operational oversight from the organization’s inception and helping to build the systems that continue to support its growth and impact.
In 2012, Rachel expanded her professional focus and became a certified life coach through the Life Purpose Institute. She is also the author of God Was Holding My Hand, a biographical work that chronicles the personal journey of Youth Voices Center’s founder. Today, Rachel continues to lead operational strategy for Youth Voices Center, ensuring organizational effectiveness while supporting the mission to advance positive youth development.