Domus Knights
Staff Directory

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Erica Newton

Erica Newton

Director of Domus Knights

Erica has worked for Domus since 2007 in a variety of roles, including as the director of a residential program, as a transitional apartment living case manager, as a street outreach program team member, and as director of an elementary school after-school program. She has also served on Domus’ Sanctuary Committee to create and sustain a trauma-responsive organizational culture. Erica graduated from Norfolk State University, where she was Miss 2003 Norfolk State University Student Ambassador and an intern at the AFL-CIO in Chicago. Erica has a certificate in motivational interviewing and was a 2016 Leadership Roundtable participant. “What has kept me at Domus all this time is that I get to meet young people and families where they are and help shape their future. Domus is a family-oriented organization that truly cares about the young people, families, and staff we serve.” Erica enjoys traveling, watching football, cooking, spending time with her family, and collecting shoes. She also volunteers for local political campaigns and one day hopes to represent her community as an elected official.

Margaret Giron

Margaret Giron

Lead Family Advocate

Additional languages: Spanish

Margaret started working at Domus in 2012. Over the years, she has held a variety of roles, including intern/assistant, camp counselor, after-school counselor, office assistant admin, ELL paraeducator, and youth development staff member. Raised primarily in both the Bronx and Stamford after emigrating from the Dominican Republic, Margaret has long been rooted in the community she now supports. “What keeps me here is making a difference and sharing my love and passion with students and the community. I value being able to share my ideas and thoughts while continuing to learn and grow.” Her commitment to youth development and creativity are evident in her work every day. Outside of Domus, Margaret enjoys painting, drawing, and traveling.

Jenn Ariza

Jenn Ariza

Family Advocate

Additional languages: Spanish

Jenn joined Domus in 2024 as a family advocate. Born and raised in Stamford, she still calls the city home. “I grew up in Domus, attending the schools and summer camp as a student, and it made such an impact on me that I wanted to give back in the same way.” As a former Domus student, Jenn brings both personal experience and cultural insights to her work with students and families. She’s passionate about building strong relationships and helping young people feel seen, supported, and empowered. Jenn is also a proud dog mom to a pitbull named Yeezy.

Kashawn Beatty

Kashawn Beatty

Family Advocate

Kashawn joined Domus in 2024 as a family advocate. Originally from Stamford, he was working at Stamford High as a substitute teacher when he discovered how much he enjoyed connecting with students. “I realized how much I enjoyed working with the students. I wanted to have a greater impact and be more involved in their growth, so when the opportunity came up, I was excited to take on a more active role.” Kashawn is passionate about supporting young people and creating meaningful relationships that help them thrive. In his free time, he enjoys gaming and collects video games.

Jewel Lambert

Jewel Lambert

Family Advocate

Jewel joined Domus as a family advocate in 2024. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships with young people and making a positive impact on their futures. “Witnessing a student transform their life in a positive direction is incredibly rewarding.” Jewel also cherishes the connections she has established with fellow staff members and within the community. “This role truly fulfills my purpose of helping others and fosters the creation of lifelong relationships.” She is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the young people in our programs and is grateful to be part of such a fulfilling environment. Outside of work, Jewel enjoys spending quality time with her family and expressing her creativity through videography and photography, capturing meaningful moments that tell stories and preserve memories.

Bryan Morales

Bryan Morales

Family Advocate

Additional languages: Spanish

Bryan joined Domus in 2020 as a family advocate. Born and raised in Stamford, he still lives in the community he serves. “The fact that we can help students become better people and hopefully make this world a better place is what drives me,” says Bryan. He’s committed to building strong, supportive relationships with young people and helping them grow into their full potential. Bryan believes that positive guidance and consistency can make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active and loves to sightsee whenever he gets the chance.

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