Chantele Olivo

My name is Chantele Olivo, I love life, and take it by the reigns. I grew up in Cumberland County, New Jersey. I come from humble origins educated at Vineland Senior High School, Cumberland County College, Rowan University, Lancaster Bible College, and Grand Canyon University. I wound up with my Master's Degree in Education. I have many hobbies which include cooking a meal in my kitchen, writing poetry in my office space, reading a book at a park, and taking care of my son and home. I have traveled outside of the country once on a mission trip to Peru.

I like to say that I am not my diagnosis, I am a person full of love and
conviction and I stand on my rights as an advocate. My disability is schizoaffective Bipolar type 2 it's a dual diagnosis, I also suffer from some medical issues which include diabetes, and hyperthyroidism. I came to know about ACIL because of their sister agency Mental Health Association of New Jersey. I went to one of Jenny Walker's groups initially, and then I needed some assistance with mock interviews. Ana Then helped me out a lot in this area, practicing mock interviews is something we all need because after all practice makes perfect. Being a consumer of Atlantic CIL has helped me build skills and make modifications in my life to be more confident. I can proudly say I now have two volunteer positions; one is at the Mental Health Association of New Jersey and I also volunteer at Inspira Hospital. Atlantic CIL allowed me to see my value and worth through an affirmation I am uniquely and wonderfully made.