Executive Leadership
Provides organizational leadership, strategic planning, governance, innovation, and long-term direction while ensuring every decision reflects ASun Star's mission and values.
About · Meet the Team
The People Who
Care.
Our team spans clinicians, behavior analysts, social workers, program staff, and operations professionals, united by a shared approach to person-centered care.
Structure
How We Are Organized
Behind every life we impact is a dedicated team of leaders and professionals working together with purpose, compassion, and excellence at every level.
Regional Leadership
Leads regional operations, oversees programs, develops partnerships, and ensures consistent, high-quality services throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Clinical Leadership
Provides clinical oversight, supervision, evidence-based and trauma-informed care, and clinical excellence across every program.
- Licensed Clinicians
- Medical Providers
- Psychiatric Providers
- Clinical Supervisors
- Behavioral Analysts
Administrative & Coordination
Our administrative professionals and care coordination teams ensure every individual and family experiences seamless support from first contact through ongoing care.
- Intake & Client Services
- Scheduling
- Billing & Finance
- Compliance & Quality
- HR & Talent Management
Direct Support & Care Professionals
Therapists, behavior technicians, direct support professionals, and community-based staff build trusted relationships that empower individuals to grow, achieve their goals, and become their brightest Star.
One mission,
one team,
stronger together!
Credentials We Hold
Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed, certified, and credentialed professionals who meet the regulatory requirements of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Medical & Behavioral Health
- Psychiatrists (MD/DO)
- PMHNPs
- Psychologists
- LCSWs, LSWs
- LPCs, LACs
- LMFTs, LAMFTs
- RNs, LPNs
ABA & Autism Services
- BCBA
- BCaBA
- RBT
Care Coordination & Community Supports
- Care Coordinators
- Support Coordinators
- Case Managers
- Direct Support Professionals
- COSP (where applicable)
- CESP / QIDP (where applicable)
Leadership & Administration
- Healthcare Administrators
- Compliance Professionals
- Quality Improvement Professionals
- HR Professionals (SHRM-CP, PHR)
Meet Our Executive Leadership Team
Leading with Purpose. Serving with Heart.
- Nickie Alston
- CEO & Founder
- Ericka Charles
- Director of Operations and Compliance
One Mission. One Team. One Vision.
For more than two decades, ASun Star has been guided by a multidisciplinary leadership team whose collective experience spans behavioral health, psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, applied behavior analysis, developmental disabilities, healthcare administration, compliance, finance, human resources, education, technology, operations, and community partnerships.
Together, our leaders bring well over a century of combined professional experience dedicated to improving lives throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. While each member contributes specialized expertise, we share one purpose: to create innovative, compassionate, person-centered care that empowers individuals, strengthens families, and builds healthier communities.
Because exceptional care begins with exceptional leadership.
Become Part of
Something Bigger
We’re always looking for trailblazing professionals to join our team!
- Make an impact
- Grow your career
- Be part of something meaningful
