Paid Family Leave – Dedicated Support for Mercer County Parents
We’re connecting Mercer County families who are expecting or have recently welcomed a new child—through birth, fostering, or adoption—with paid leave navigators. Navigators will guide parents through understanding paid family and medical leave benefits, help estimate eligibility, and assist with completing paid leave benefit applications.
Information and Resources
Please fill out the form below to see if you qualify
Meet the Navigators
Name: Djessi Casimir
Title: WIC Bi-Clerk, Patient Navigator
Location: 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, NJ, 08638
About Me: I always try to stay positive and give my best in everything that I do. I chose to become a Patient Navigator to help improve access to care in my community. Making sure people understand their options and get the service they need.
Name: Katie Hensler
Title: Bilingual Clerk/Patient Navigator
Location: 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, NJ, 08638
About Me: I am the oldest of 4 children and grew up in Pennsylvania, but I lived in Spain for 3 years! I love taking care of my family and the community as much as I am able. If I’m not at the WIC office, you can find me at the gym or watching Brooklyn 99 with my cat.
Name: Madelin Marmol
Title: Mercer WIC Outreach Coordinator/Patient Navigator
Location: 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, NJ 08638
About Me: I am a Dominican-American mother of 2, based in New Jersey, Bilingual, family-oriented. Active on social media, with cultural pride, and a creative mind. Formerly working as a WIC bilingual clerk helping families enroll by providing nutrition education, food benefits, and connecting participants with essential resources and ensure they understand every step of their care.
Name: Maria Sellas-Ramirez
Title: Perinatal Community Integration Model Case Manager
Location: 635 S. Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08611
About Me: As a case manager, I am driven by a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to helping vulnerable individuals and families in their perinatal stages navigating complex support systems. My primary motivation is to advocate for clients, empower them to voice their needs, and connect them with essential resources like housing, medical care, and social services, ultimately improving their quality of life and fostering self-sufficiency. I love and enjoy what I do.
Name: Jessica Thimotus
Title: Bilingual Clerk/Patient Navigator
Location: 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, NJ, 08638
About Me: I became a Patient Navigator to help patients and families feel supported. With fluency in five languages, I’m able to connect with individuals from many cultures and reduce the stress caused by language barriers. Making care more accessible and human is at the heart of my work.
Name: Christina Williamson-Tidy
Title: WIC Office Manager, DOL Pilot Supervisor
Location: 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, NJ, 08638
About Me: I choose to work with children and families for optimal career fulfillment and to promote positive family outcomes.
