Wendy Montas Penzo

Graduated from John Jay Community College with a degree in Deviant Behavior and Social Control and a Master's degree in Christian Counseling.

Internationally certified as a Law Offender Therapeutic Counselor; Therapeutic Family Counselor III; and Therapeutic Addiction Counselor III.

Certified by NYC OASAS (Office of Addiction Services & Support) and CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor).

Over 15 years of experience in Child Abuse and Family Counseling, certified in NYS for child protection.

Coach, certified public speaker in Leadership by the Maxwell Leadership Team 2023.

Founder of the Leaders Creating Leaders Association in NJ to support entrepreneurs in facing ongoing challenges.

Founder of the Supporting Stronger Lives Foundation, whose mission is to create a society where autism, child abuse, and mental health challenges are addressed with compassion and justice.

And author of the book Stronger Than Pain, a story that speaks to men's mental health.

LEADING through service