Who We Are.
Meet our team.
Eddie Kerr
Eddie Kerr is the President of the Fresh Start Initiative and is currently a senior at St. Rose High School. Eddie is a three-sport varsity athlete, playing soccer, swim, and lacrosse. He is also the co-founder of the St. Rose Christian Youth Organization basketball team. Eddie has been the vicepresident of his class for the past two years at St. Rose High School. He enjoys working at a youth basketball camp for a few hours every week during the school year, and he lifeguards during the summer months. Eddie is a leader in the classroom and on the sports’ fields. At St.Rose, Eddie is a member of the National Honors Society, an ambassador, and a member of the Hope Squad: a peer led club helping others against suicide and promoting good mental health. During the summer, Eddie works as a beach lifeguard in Spring Lake NJ. He also volunteers on a regular basis with The Village Foster Closet in Ocean County, NJ.
Ben Tilley
Ben Tilley is a senior at St. Rose High School and serves as Vice President of Fresh Start Initiative where he is proud to help support local families and his community. At St.Rose High School Ben is a member of the National Honor Society and plays varsity soccer and golf. Ben also enjoys volunteering with the pediatric team at Lawall Prosthetics & Orthotics, where he helps with special events that bring pediatric patients and their families together for fun, encouragement, and support. His time with the children and their families has shown him the importance of compassion, encouragement, and giving back.During time off you will find Ben playing golf and spending time with his family, especially his nephew and niece.
Tess Kerr
Tess Kerr is the Social Media Coordinator of the Fresh Start Initiative and is currently a junior at St. Rose High School. Tess is a three-sport varsity athlete, playing field hockey, swim, and lacrosse. She has been crowned “Rookie of the Year” at some point in all 3 of her sports teams. Tess was the sophomore class president and participates in numerous clubs at St. Rose High school. Most important to note, she is the president of the Women in Leadership club, a member of the National Honor Society and plays an active role in the Future Business Leaders of America and Operation Smile. During the summer, Tess works as a lifeguard and coaches for the Spring Lake Youth swim team.
Catherine Conforti
Catherine Conforti is the Fresh Start Initiative Events Coordinator. She is a junior at Saint Rose High School where she is on the Student Council Board, a member of National Honor Society, and represents Saint Rose as an ambassador. She volunteers with the group Circle of Friends, an organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Saint Rose, she is a part of the girls field hockey and lacrosse teams where she has developed strong communication and leadership skills.
When not at school, Catherine works at a local Jersey Shore restaurant. She also enjoys going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, and taking walks with her dog Cookie.