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Hudson Valley CP
Able2
CP Westchester
CP Unlimited
CP Unlimited - Hudson Valley Div.
CP Rochester
E. John Gavras Center
Empower
Evergreen Health
HCA – Helping Celebrate Abilities
Happiness House
Inspire
Jawonio
Queens Centers for Progress
Racker
Kelberman Center
UCP of Long Island
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley
AccessCNY
Advocates, Inc.
ADAPT
Aspire of WNY
Center for Disability Services
CP Nassau
CP North Country
Mary Adams
Able2
Position
Day Habilitation Program Aide
What makes you come to work each day?
The thought that I am
Yolandes Adams
Aspire
Position
Day Habilitation Medical Support Aide
What makes you come to work each day?
The love and care that
Belinda Adjana
CP Nassau
Position
Direct Support Professional
What makes you come to work each day?
Knowing a resident looks forward
Caroline Alcocer
Jawonio
Position
Employment Counselor
What makes you come to work each day?
Knowing I can make a
Kelly Allweiler
Wraparound Services of Hudson Valley
Position
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)
What makes you come to work each day?
I feel valued at WSHV.
Brenda Bowes
Able2
Position
Residential Supervisor
What makes you come to work each day?
The people I have the
Adam Armstrong
Kelberman Center
Position
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
What makes you come to work each day?
I enjoy working with young
Jasmine Avila-Garcia
Inspire
Position
Certified Teacher’s Assistant
What makes you come to work each day?
Having a great team makes
Paul Jean Baptiste
Jawonio
Position
Direct Support Professional
What makes you come to work each day?
I like what I do.
Chauncey Barnes
Queens CP
Position
Day Services Supervisor
What makes you come to work each day?
I come ready to work
Michael Barnett
Queens CP
Position
Cook/Housekeeper
What makes you come to work each day?
My love for the individuals.
What
Najee Boucarut
CP Nassau
Position
Direct Support Professional
What makes you come to work each day?
I come to work for
Deana Brooks
Center for Disability Services
Position
Senior Day Program Counselor - Adult Services
What makes you come to work each day?
The love I have for
Jesus Castro
ADAPT Community Network
Position
Maintenance Worker
Jesus ensures that when working in a residence, that the area is
Kevin Church
Center for Disability Services
Position
Transition Coordinator - Children's Services
Kevin helps both students and families at Langan School as they navigate
Kassandra Cioffa
E. John Gavras Center
Position
UPK Teacher
Kasey goes above and beyond with her students each and every day.
Frank Cohn
UCP long Island
Position
Independent Living Specialist
During his four years with us, Frank has been an example to
Jennifer Conklin-Tetor
CP Unlimited - Hudson Valley
Position
Director of Quality Management
Jennifer is always unflappable under pressure and maintains a cool attitude. She
Yonette Day
CP Unlimited
Position
Residence Counselor – Brooklyn CLS
Yonette is amazing. She has grown immensely with the Agency and has
Wendy DeLeon
ADAPT Community Network
Position
Director of Housing Assistance Services
Wendy embarked on her journey with ADAPT as an Administrative Assistant for
Emily DeSanctis
CP Rochester
Position
Clinic Supervisor–Occupational Therapist
Emily is consistently willing to go above and beyond for her patients
Carmelina DeWitt
Wraparound Services of Hudson Valley
Position
Special Education Teacher
Carmelina began as a preschool teacher before transitioning to a middle/high school
Kaitlynn Doerr
CP North Country
Position
Direct Support Professional
Kaitlynn works hard to complete all that is asked of her. She
Cindi Eastman
Kelberman Center
Position
Registered Nurse
Cindi is an RN for the Promise Program at Kelberman and provides
Marsha Edwards
Happiness House
Position
Direct Support Professional
Marsha is one of the hardest workers at the IRA. She is
Riley Eike
Happiness House
Position
Director of Ability Partners Foundation
Riley manages the Foundation Events to the highest standards of excellence. Program
Tara Famolaro
Kelberman Center
Position
Revenue Specialist
Tara came to Kelberman at a very challenging time of transition, which
Patrena Galimore
CP Westchester
Position
Teacher’s Aide
Patrena is a true team player. She puts her heart and soul
Nancy Gomes
UCP long Island
Position
Social Worker/Supervisor - ICF Program
Nancy consistently displays the Mission of UCP by helping to advance the
Yvonne Harvard
Center for Disability Services
Position
Resident Counselor - Residential Services
Yvonne is an overachiever and is always willing to come in early
Marlene Hooker
Aspire of WNY
Position
Clinic/Therapy Aide
Marlene is instrumental in keeping the nursing clinic running smoothly. She is
Joanne Huenemoerder-Dohse
CP Rochester
Position
Director of Quality Assurance/Corporate Compliance Officer
Joanne works tirelessly to ensure that integrity is woven into the fabric
Regina Irby
Access CNY
Position
Benefits Manager
As a member of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Champions group she works
Joan Johnson
Inspire
Position
Special Education Teacher
Joan brings joy to the days at Inspire, not just in the
Lawrence (Larry) Johnson
CP Unlimited - Hudson Valley
Position
Director of Residential Services
Larry is the most upbeat and positive person around. Our individuals all
Nancy Jorge
CP Westchester
Position
Habilitation Assistant
Nancy is a non-stop, hard-working staff member who ensures, each and every
Raquel Judge-Mays
CP Unlimited - Hudson Valley
Position
Director of Placement, Information & Referral
Raquel is reliable, friendly, and willing to take on extra responsibilities. She
Ellen Krupa
HCA - Helping Celebrate Abilities
Position
Special Education Teacher
Ellen is amazing at always putting the kids first and is always
Karon Lalite
CP Unlimited
Position
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Karon has had perfect audits across many years of her three programs.
Eliza Lawler
E. John Gavras Center
Position
DH Assistant Team Leader
Eliza recently completed intensive training to become a Housing Navigator. Eliza cares
Marvin Liverman
ADAPT Community Network
Position
Residential Program Specialist
For over 32 years, Marvin Liverman has been an example of what
Caitlin Mania
Inspire
Position
Teacher’s Aide
Caitlin came to Inspire without experience working with special needs children, but
Stephanie Martilotta
Access CNY
Position
Residence Counselor
Stephanie Martilotta has shown, over 25 years, a consistent dedication to the
Christine Matteo-Lattuga
ADAPT Community Network
Position
RN Case Manager
Christine is a hardworking and a constant professional. Christine is highly respected
Leo McCalla
CP Nassau
Position
Transportation Assistant
Leo has been a loyal and consistent employee for many years.
During Covid
Akisha McKelley
Aspire of WNY
Position
Payroll Accounting Manager
Akisha led the payroll team and worked closely with the HR team
Robin Minnies, RN
Jawonio
Position
School Nurse
Robin is all about Sensitivity & Compassion. She provides one to one
Melanie Moore
Inspire
Position
Habilitation Supervisor
Melanie is always present and available to assist her staff. She went
Marian Mothersill
CP Westchester
Position
Habilitation Assistant
Marian is an independent starter and works very hard each day with
Karen Nesbitt
UCP long Island
Position
Payroll Manager
Karen is responsible for ensuring that the bi-weekly payroll is processed timely.
Melissa Nesmith
CP Rochester
Position
Paraprofessional II
Melissa is a strong advocate for the children and families she serves.
Deborah Orlando
HCA - Helping Celebrate Abilities
Position
Occupational Therapist
Debby collaborates with teams and other therapists regarding ideas to assist a
Arlene Perricone-Saumell
CP Unlimited - Hudson Valley
Position
Senior Coordinator of Billing and Compliance
Arlene always keeps the office in compliance and up-to-date. She is dedicated
Christopher Polhemus
UCP long Island
Position
Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
"Coach" Chris is an exceptional educator with numerous traits that make him
Mark Scott Pooler
HCA - Helping Celebrate Abilities
Position
Residential Manager
Scott is a champion for very medically frail individuals in his home
Betsy Quinones
HCA - Helping Celebrate Abilities
Position
Residential Assistant Manager
Betsy is a very caring person and a great role model who
Amanda Rogers
Empower
Position
Community Worksite Supervisor
Amanda is very professional and her attitude and demeanor shows that she
Dylan Rogers
Able2
Position
Residential Instructor
What makes you come to work each day?
It is my responsibility to
Melia Rudd
CP North Country
Position
Direct Support Professional
Melia is an asset to this organization. She is compassionate and considerate
Nicole Salisbury
Wraparound Services of Hudson Valley
Position
Direct Support Professional
Nicole is a reliable DSP in our community habilitation department, she shows
Carmen Samuels
Wraparound Services of Hudson Valley
Position
Direct Support Professional
Carmen is one of our wonderful DSPs in the day habilitation program
January Santos
Center for Disability Services
Position
Registered Nurse - St Margaret's Center
January is kind, compassionate, flexible and is always willing to lend a
Elizabeth Scruton
Kelberman Center
Position
Assistant Director for Community Living
Beth oversees the 4 residential IRA homes in Syracuse and is the
Kristina Sellers
CP Unlimited
Position
Special Projects Coordinator
Her data driven analysis of systems and practices makes her adapt at
Ross Sharkey
Able2
Position
IT Desktop Technician
What makes you come to work each day?
Knowing that I'm making a
Mike Sisto
Access CNY
Position
Assistant Manager/Music Director
Mike is the ideal staff showing compassion for his work. He has
Debra Sleight
E. John Gavras Center
Position
Controller
Deb can do anything at the agency. She is willing to help
Cyneatris Squire
Queens CP
Position
Supervisor of Support for the QCP Bellerose Day Hab Program
Cyneatris has been working at the QCP Bellerose Program for 29 years.
Michele Stramiello
CP Westchester
Position
Social Worker
Michele is the Social Worker for CPW’s Day Habilitation Program. She works
Kenneth Strong
CP Nassau
Position
Investigator/Program Review Specialist
Very soon after being hired as a Quality Assurance Review specialist/lnvestigator in
Kim Vanice
Aspire of WNY
Position
Community Supports Leader
What makes you come to work each day?
The individuals and families that
Vincent Vercillo
Access CNY
Position
Direct Support Professional
Vince is an incredible problem solver. He can fix participants' tablets and
Leah White
CP North Country
Position
Direct Support Professional
Leah works hard to ensure her job duties are complete, and is
Mary Grace Whitehead
CP Unlimited
Position
Program Coordinator – Manhattan CLS
Mary Grace Whitehead is dedicated to a degree that few can match.
Marsha Williams
Jawonio
Position
Day Habilitation Instructor
Marsha has unwavering respect and empathic understanding towards the individuals we support.
Her
Renee Yarger
Happiness House
Position
Teacher’s Aide
Renee's love of teaching is apparent each day wen she works with
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