Jennifer L Forney Phd

Jennifer is a Clinical Mental Health Graduate Student at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY.

Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in Business and Hospitality and has advanced expertise in marketing, finance, fundraising, rural community management, and advocacy, making her a vital Rainbow Connections team member.

Jennifer is integral in Rainbow Connections’ fiscal planning and marketing strategies to secure the donor funding that fuels Rainbow Connections’ success.

Nicole Ionescu

Nicole “Nikki” is a Clinical Mental Health Graduate Student at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY. 

Nikki has a background in Education and Case Management and a passion for helping others.

With Nikki’s comprehensive background in case management, she provides Rainbow Connections with a clear path to meet our mission.

Kaylin N. Martinez

Kaylin is a Clinical Mental Health Graduate Student at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY.

Kaylin has experience working with families and children as well as working in a clinical setting. Additionally, Kaylin’s is expertise navigating medical billing and insurance helps reduce the barrier of accessible treatment.

Kaylin’s comprehensive background guides Rainbow Connections to meet our goals and objectives and ensure ethical and legal practices.

paige Olivieri

Paige is a Clinical Mental Health graduate student at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY.

She has completed coursework in marriage and family therapy and currently supports clients in a clinical mental health setting. 

Paige brings her skills in quantitative research and program evaluation to Rainbow Connections to help us better understand the program’s effectiveness and ensure we meet our goals.

LAURA R YOUNG

Laura is a Clinical Mental Health Graduate Student at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY.

Laura grew up in a rural community with a population of 1001 and understands the lack of resources that our rural youth face. Laura also served as a Law Enforcement Officer for a predominantly rural jurisdiction for 18 years, giving her a unique perspective on community needs and potential missteps. With Laura’s background she holds expertise in understanding the qualitative experiences of others and understanding of the stakeholders impacted by Rainbow Connections’ success. Laura is experiences in applying legal standards to clinical settings.

Laura also has experience in web management and design.