Co-founder, Chief Visionary and Development Officer - Jennifer Overfield

Jen Overfield is an autistic self-advocate, visionary leader, and professional executive dedicated to transforming the way society supports and values individuals of all walks of life, and especially individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. As the Executive Director of Evermore Lifestyle Solutions, Jen is on a mission to create human-centered, public communities where everyone is welcome, respected, and empowered to live meaningful, self-directed lives rooted in dignity, belonging, and purpose.

Driven by both professional expertise and lived experience, Jen has devoted her career to building innovative, person-first service models that challenge traditional systems and redefine what support can look like. Through Evermore Lifestyle Solutions, she leads a movement focused on lifestyle enrichment, community integration, and authentic connection, ensuring individuals are not just supported, but truly seen, heard, and valued. 

Jen believes deeply in creating environments where individuals feel safe to unmask and show up as their authentic selves. As a certified life coach, she is passionate about helping individuals recognize their strengths, embrace their identity, and reach their fullest potential without sacrificing who they are. Her work is rooted in the belief that services should never be about limitation, but about unlocking possibility, fostering independence, and celebrating the unique gifts every individual brings to the world.

Jen holds a master’s degree in Conflict Management and Resolution and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her leadership is further shaped by her personal journey navigating educational and employment barriers, successfully transitioning from Social Security Disability benefits to executive leadership, and using those experiences to advocate for systemic change and opportunity for others.

Through her leadership, advocacy, and mentorship, Jen continues to inspire families, professionals, and communities to rethink support services and embrace a future where individuals of all abilities are welcomed, respected, and empowered to live life Evermore.

Outside of her professional mission, Jen finds joy and inspiration through hiking, building Legos, traveling, and spending time with her golden retrievers, Rose and Bella, and her wife, Andrea.

 Jackie Mack brings over a decade of leadership experience in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) field, with a career spanning direct support through executive-level operations. She is known for building person-centered, high-quality systems that prioritize dignity, accountability, and meaningful outcomes for individuals, families, and staff.
Jackie’s professional passion is personal. As an individual with ADHD and as a parent to a neurodiverse child with complex medical needs, she has firsthand experience navigating care coordination, advocacy, and service systems. She strongly believes in providing her daughter with the same opportunities, experiences, and expectations afforded to her other daughter without disabilities—a philosophy that directly shapes her perspective and approach to life and work. This lived experience influences Jackie’s leadership style, which is rooted in empathy, structure, and high standards, along with a steadfast belief that every individual deserves their own voice and access to a full and meaningful life. 

 Lori Gonzalez serves as the Family Support Director at Evermore and brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her role as a proud Autism mom to her son Ricky, age 24, who attends Evermore. Over the past 14 years, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals on the spectrum, beginning as the Founder and Director of the Spectrum All Stars recreational programs in central New Jersey. She went on to serve for three years as the Program Director for Club Connect at the JCC in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, where she developed and led programming for teens with Autism. Currently a registered behavior technician working primarily with teens and adults on the spectrum, Lori is also studying to become a spelling practitioner, inspired by her journey working with her own son to become an open speller. She looks forward to connecting with families and walking alongside them and their loved ones as part of the Evermore community.

Nyasia Sykes serves as the Director of Evermore Lifestyle Solutions, located in Plainsboro, New Jersey. A dedicated and compassionate caretaker, she brings five years of experience working with young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nyasia is skilled in assisting with daily living activities and is passionate about helping young adults maintain their independence. She specializes in management, education, and problem solving, with a goal of ensuring a meaningful, safe, and educational experience for every individual she serves.

  Karen Goff is the Community Relations Director at Evermore Dream Center. A graduate of The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College), she spent 30 years as a special education teacher in the East Windsor School District, where she led the district’s self-contained transition program. Karen is also the mother of 22-year-old twin sons, one of whom is autistic. A 20-year resident of Whiting, she looks forward to working with the community to support Evermore Dream Center’s mission of creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities.