Pasco A. Manzo

Chief Executive Officer

Pasco A. Manzo was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey, Inc. in January 2014. His diverse skills, inspiring passion, and resilient work ethic has completely transformed the organization.

Notably, instituting its “resident first” policy powerfully elevated morale throughout every center, focusing on debt reduction resulted in debt freedom, relocating city centers provided more spacious and superior facilities, and developing and training leaders for success is building next generation heroes.

Pasco began vocational training programs, hired professional licensed counselors, and added a fifth phase to the long-term program offering residents five tracks; including college, career, ministry, or an ATC apprenticeship. Life Coaching and sober peer which keeps the resident connected are now routine additions. A clinical stabilization service short-term program was added which introduces clients to the option of the long-term program. Since he began his tenure, Pasco has given the sendoff garduation message at every graduation service.

A line of products was created, including: Changed Lives – Ten True Stories from Addiction to Freedom – a seven book collection, Coffee for Change, Tea Challenge, Papa Pasquale’s Sauce for Change, Biscuits for Change, Syrup for Change, and most distinguished – The Carpenter’s Shop handmade premium hardwood cutting, cheese, and charcuterie boards, pizza peels, rolling pins, etc. where sales have totaled over two million dollars.

Pasco custom designed, a new, stately, three-story headquarters building which was built debt free in Brockton, MA; ongoing renovations, additions, and new buildings are frequently added throughout our seven states.

Personally, Pasco’s studies earned him a Master of Arts in Christian Ministries distinguished with Summa Cum Laude and a Master’s of Divinity Equivalent from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He taught as an adjunct professor for over 12 years, authored two books: Urim and Thummin – Discovering the Will of God and Broken Flowers: A Commentary on the Tragedy of Sex Slavery in America, compiled several others, and contributed to other authors’ works.

It has been Pasco’s great honor to have ministered the love of Jesus Christ on every populated continent and to have traveled to over 55 countries – all the glory to God!

Contact by way of his executive assistant, Melissa Oliveira: moliveira@tcnewengland.org

Melissa Oliveira

Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Melissa Oliveira is both Executive Assistant to the CEO and an Executive Leadership Team member. Her attention to detail ensures smooth operations while her compassionate heart brings out the best in others. She also serves as Assistant Secretary for the Board of Directors for Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey.

Melissa’s diverse educational background in Business, Behavioral Health, and Real Estate, enrich her ability to navigate the many facets of both her professional and personal life; as she enjoys family time, gardening, and volunteering with youth ministry and on the Taunton Youth Commission.

1 Corinthians 13:13 highlights the importance of faith, hope, and love in her life; and she believes that “Addiction ends with love.”

Contact via email: moliveira@tcnewengland.org

Dave Smith

Vice President of Finance

David entered Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts in December 2017. After his 12-year addiction to heroin and cocaine had culminated in two overdoses in a single day. It was that day that brought David to the end of himself and sent him searching for something more. What he found was home in Adult & Teen Challenge and freedom in Jesus.

Since his graduation from Adult & Teen Challenge in 2019, David has served as the End Addiction Coordinator, Program Supervisor, and Assistant Director. In 2022 he became the Associate Director at Adult and Teen Challenge Massachusetts – Brockton.

David is blessed by the opportunity to guide and disciple the men of Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts. Helping them to set their hearts to the things of God and Stay the Course each day.

David’s life has been radically changed by God, he was married to his wife Brittany in May of 2021, and they welcomed their son Landon into the world in February of 2022, and were blessed to be able to purchase their first family home in September of 2023. David’s goal is to lead others to the Lord so they to can experience the fullness of God’s love.

Contact via email: dsmith@tcmassachusetts.org

Joe Rand

Executive Leadership

Joe reluctantly, but willingly, entered Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts Brockton Center in February 2011, after teenage drinking and smoking led to pills and an intravenous heroin addiction. Almost 10 years later, on the verge of divorce, Joe knew that he needed a life change.

Six weeks into the program Joe finally made a decision to completely surrender his life to God. Since then, God has been doing an amazing work in his life. Joe’s marriage was healed and relationships with his family were restored.

Since his graduation from Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts Brockton Center in 2012, Joe has worked there as Program Supervisor and Assistant Director. He later became the Associate Director in 2016 and in May of 2021 Joe became the Senior Director at Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts Brockton and Worcester Centers. He now serves in Executive Leadership at headquarters and as interim director at Adult & Teen Challenge New Jersey.

Joe feels blessed to serve here at Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey because every day he has the opportunity to see God miraculously change lives.

Joe lives in Lakeville, MA with his wife, Jeanne, and their two girls, Reagan and Willow.

Contact via email: jrand@tcnewengland.org