Meet CHC's Student Mentors:
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Lawrence Glueck"Grit is living life like it's a marathon not a sprint."- Angela Duckworth
Larry joined CHC in August 2023. He describes himself as "a believer, husband, father, friend, coach, mentor, imperfect, philosophical, outdoorsy, capable, hard on myself, outgoing AND introverted." After retiring from teaching and coaching in the Bethlehem School District for over 35 years, Larry decided he wanted to get back to helping young people believe in themselves and the future, so that they may create a life path that not only makes them better but makes the world around them better. Email: Lglueckchc@gmail.com -
Emilia Landivar
Emilia joined CHC in January 2026. Email: landivarchc@gmail.com
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Candace "Ace" Moody"Ace" joined CHC in August 2024. They are a local Racial Equity Consultant, grassroots Community Organizer, Holistic Sexual Health Coach, and Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor. Ace graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s in psychology and a focus on African-American Studies and Human Sexuality. They have since garnered over 7 years of diverse teaching roles from student teaching while studying abroad in Jamaica, teaching English as a Second Language in South Korea, and acting as a lead facilitator for the local Generation Next Program—a free college readiness course for low-income Lehigh Valley high school students. Ace serves on various boards within the Lehigh Valley community, including the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s LGBTQ Business Council, its Str8 Talk Committee, and the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. Email: cmoodychc@gmail.com
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Megan MooreMegan joined CHC in August 2023. She graduated in May 2023 from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Rehabilitation and Human Services. “I have a passion for serving and helping others. My hope is to attend graduate school in the next year to begin my journey of becoming a licensed school counselor. I love to spend time with my family, 3 dogs, and 12 cats in my free time. I also work for the greeting card company, Hallmark, in my spare time for fun.
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Debra Pickens, M.Ed.Deb began her journey with CHC as a contracted facilitator, then in 2023 joined staff as a part-time Prevention Specialist. In August 2025 she became part of CHC's Student Mentor team. Deb is an educational leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for children and families with extensive experience in early childhood education, trauma-informed care, and program management. She has served as a school-based mental health counselor, preschool director, and early childhood leader, and has spent 27 years in administrative leadership at the University of Chicago. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Transformational Leadership in Education at Moravian University, Deb is the founder of Yardley’s Weekend Childcare Services L.L.C., dedicated to providing inclusive, weekend childcare for children with social and emotional needs. "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." ~Harriet Tubman / Email: dpickenschc@gmail.com
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Moriah RogersMoriah joined CHC in August 2024. "In moving to the Lehigh Valley 18 years ago, I realized the need for community and mentorship among youth. I devoted my time volunteering in a local church leading a young adults program and participating as a mentor in a mentorship program, branching ideas through Church Women’s United where I was a board member. To further my knowledge of the needs of youth and women’s right, I was in yearly attendance to the Commission on the Status of Woman (CSW) at the United Nations as a contributor and participant. Most recently, I have been asked to be a keynote advisor to a growing non-profit geared toward the mental, emotional and physical health of Lehigh Valley youth. I am currently seeking a Bachelors Degree for Organizational Psychology. I hope that my experience and specific care for our participants reveal larger than me. I want to be impactful in small ripples that expand to greater cultural change." Email: mrogerschc@gmail.com
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Jen StaibThis year’s motto: “A healthy future requires these things: love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.”
Jen is a wife and mother to two wonderful daughters. She treasures time spent with family and believes in the power of eating dinner together! Jen started with CHC in the fall of 2017. She has served and cared for youth in multiple capacities throughout her career: athletic trainer, basketball coach, behavior specialist, Christian youth group advisor, facilitator and school mentor. She believes that every child has a unique story. She wants to journey with her students as they discover their potential and help them develop a roadmap for a healthy future. Email: jenniferstaib52@gmail.com
Check back to see additional Student Mentors as they are added.
