Bucks LIFE Team

Marissa MacKeverican

Marissa brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to Bucks LIFE. A decade ago, she began her journey with the program as a Transition-Age Certified Peer Support Specialist, drawing on her own experience as a participant in Access Services’ Transition to Independence Process (TIP) program. She later joined Access Services as a Certified Peer Specialist, supporting individuals through both the LIFE and TIP programs. Marissa’s lived experience fuels her dedication to helping youth and families build stability and lasting support systems.

Denise Hooper

Denise has worked within the Bucks County LIFE Program for over 12 years and has about 18 year’s experience working within the field of family support.  Denise has co-chaired the Right to Education Taskforce and currently holds membership of this initiative. As a family support specialist, Denise provides information, resources, and support through all of the children and young adult systems of care in Bucks County, including Special Education.  Denise strives to help empower families to become their own child’s advocate.

Caleigh Smith