Amaline is a Behavioral Assistant with a strong background in childhood development, trauma informed care, and creative, relationship based support. She graduated from Richard Stockton University with a degree in Fine Art, which shapes her warm and imaginative approach to working with youth.

Before joining BestLife, Amaline spent several years as a Children’s Librarian, where she created programs that encouraged emotional wellness, curiosity, and confidence. She designed themed reading adventures, story hours, crafts, and welcoming spaces that helped children build social skills, express themselves, and feel safe. She also worked as a summer camp leader, guiding girls through mindfulness activities, team building, self expression, and confidence building experiences.

Amaline specializes in supporting children who have experienced trauma and uses Social Emotional Learning, communication skill building, creative mindfulness, and play based interventions. She is passionate about being a consistent, safe, and positive presence for youth as they grow and heal.

Inspired by her love of art and music, she believes that every child deserves connection, stability, and the chance to discover their own strengths.

There is gold in the dark. -Carl Jung