Staff Directory
Executive Team
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Danielle Ellman | [email protected] | |
| Chief Financial Officer | Alex Ansong | [email protected] | |
| Vice President of Human Resources | Renee Greer | [email protected] | |
| Chief Strategy Officer | Danielle Hersch | [email protected] | |
| Vice President of Operations | Craig Lastres | [email protected] | |
| Vice President of Marketing | Jared Mintz | [email protected] | |
| Vice President of Development | Judy Vladimir | [email protected] |
Youth Education Services
Associate Vice President of Youth Education Services, Mitch Karpp [email protected]
718-268-5011 ext. 201
Senior Director of Youth Education Services, Stacey Levine [email protected]
Senior Director of Youth Education Services, Sabrina Perrin [email protected]
Senior Director of Youth Education Services, Diana Vigo [email protected]
Senior Director of Youth Education Services, Hanna Zirinsky [email protected]
Early Childhood Services
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director, Parenting Center | Robin Kaufman | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 482 |
| Director, Central Queens | Erica Cando | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 401 |
| Assistant Director, Central Queens | Danielle Ramsundar | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 |
| Director, Sam Field | Jody Dickter | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 246 |
| Assistant Director, Sam Field | Yeins Westmeier | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 |
After School Services
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Director, Kids Korner After School Program at the Sam Field Center | Daniella DiGiacomo | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 296 |
| Program Director, Kids Korner After School Program at Central Queens | Ashley Lopez | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 203 |
| Program Director, Special Services After School | Natalie Palermo | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 259 |
| Program Director, P.S. 139 | Cynthia Guzman | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 302 |
| Program Director, P.S. 144 | Sofia Valencia | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 188 |
| Program Director, BEACON M.S. 158 | Deborah Popper | [email protected] | 718-423-2266 |
| Outreach Coordinator, BEACON M.S. 158 | Noni Murphy | [email protected] | 718-423-2266 |
| Program Director, BEACON M.S. 216 | Serila Saimon | [email protected] | 718-445-6983 |
| Outreach Coordinator, BEACON M.S. 216 | Monica Someck | [email protected] | 718-445-6983 |
| Program Director, BEACON M.S. 172 | Sarah Maniff | [email protected] | 718-347-3279 |
| Outreach Coordinator, BEACON M.S. 172 | Alyssa Bahadur | [email protected] | 718-347-0597 |
| Program Director, COMPASS P.S. 21 | Nicole Oliva | [email protected] | 917-635-4364 |
| Program Director, COMPASS M.S. 67 | Kayla Cordero | [email protected] | 929-255-6110 |
| Program Director, COMPASS P.S. 115 | Michelle Pasha | [email protected] | 718-831-4050 ext. 1072 |
| Program Director, COMPASS P.S. 169 | Amanda La Rocca | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 ext 246 |
| Program Director, COMPASS Bell Academy | Frances Guzzardi | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 ext. 290 |
| Program Director, P.S./I.S. 178 | Tandika Lewis | [email protected] | 917-635-4023 |
| Program Director, COMPASS P.S./I.S. 266 | Chelsea Jones | [email protected] | 718-468-2146 |
| Program Director, SONYC P.S./I.S. 266 | Justin Laverde | [email protected] | 718-468-2146 |
| Program Director, COMPASS P.S. 165 | Shanice Darby | [email protected] | 347-494-8719 |
| Program Director, COMPASS P.S. 55 | Seeana Mahabir | [email protected] | 917-635-4340 |
| Program Director, COMPASS P.S./M.S 200 | Kiara Cuba | [email protected] | 718-374-1461 |
| Program Director, 21st CCLC P.S. 206 | Karen LaRose | [email protected] | |
| Program Director, 21st CCLC P.S. 220 | Mariah Romo | [email protected] |
High School and College Success
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Vice President, High School and College Success | Danielle Glick | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 164 |
| Senior Director, High School and College Success | Elizabeth McArdle | [email protected] | 718-736-7100 ext. 1243 |
| Community School Director, Martin Van Buren High School | Heather Liverpool | [email protected] | 718-776-4728 ext. 1120 |
| A.C.E. Program Coordinator, Martin Van Buren High School | Michelle Nesfield | [email protected] | 718-776-4728 ext. 5503 |
| S.O.A.R. Program Coordinator, Martin Van Buren High School | Anacaona Nedgé Antoine | [email protected] | 718-776-4728 ext. 5542 |
| Assistant Director of Community Schools, Level Up and Leaders of Tomorrow, Martin Van Buren High School | Samentha Jean-Charles | [email protected] | 718-704-7609 |
| C.A.S.E. Academy Coordinator, Forest Hills High School | Amanda Pizzutiello | [email protected] | 718-268-3137 ext. 5651 |
| Case 2.0 Counselor Advocate, Forest Hills High School | Elisa Patitucci | [email protected] | 718-268-3137 ext. 5653 |
| S.A.F.E. Program Counselor Advocate, John Bowne High School | Dianna Tettey | [email protected] | 718-286-8000 ext. 6532 |
| Strive Program Coordinator, John Bowne High School | Jessie Ambrosio | [email protected] | 718-263-1919 ext. 5053 |
| S.A.F.E. Program Counselor Advocate, John Bowne High School | Joanna Hernandez | [email protected] | |
| Community School Director, Queens Academy High School | Andre A. Avalos | [email protected] | 718-463-3111 ext. 2502 |
| Learn to Work Director, Queens Academy High School | Nicholas Monteleone | [email protected] | 718-704-8103 |
| College Access Counselor, Queens High School of Teaching | Elizabeth Gallo | [email protected] | 718-776-4728 ext. 1461 |
| Learn & Earn Program Coordinator, Queens High School of Teaching | Nicole Ponce | [email protected] | 718-736-7100 ext. 1243 |
| Program Director, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School | Andy Gavora | [email protected] | 718-279-6500 ext. 1492 |
| Counselor Advocate, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School | Kimberly Figueroa | [email protected] | 718-279-6500 ext. 1491 |
| Program Coordinator, Veritas Academy | Frances Ramos | [email protected] | |
| Program Coordinator, G.O.A.L.S, Richmond Hill High School | Isiss Ali | [email protected] | (718) 846-3335 ext. 4421 |
Camp
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director, Island Quest Day Camp | Melissa Algranati | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 261 |
| Director, Explorer Day Camp | Sarah Elliot | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 205 |
| Director, Summer of Arts and Sports | Dale Stark | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 501 |
| Director, Camp Poyntelle | Ryan Peters | [email protected] | |
| Director, Special Services Day Camp and Academic Summer Enrichment | Lisa Armband | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 259 |
| Director, Explorer Day Camp at the Queens County Farm | Alexandra Sanchez | [email protected] |
Programs for Children with Developmental Disabilities
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Director of Special Services | Lisa Armband | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 286 |
| Program Director, Special Services Bay Terrace and Central Queens | Abel Vigo | [email protected] | 718-423-6111, ext 240 |
| Program Director, Special Services Sam Field | Natalie Palermo | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 262 |
| Social Skills Coordinator | Kallyope Glotsos | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 ext. 242 |
Workforce Development
Youth Workforce
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Vice President of High School and College Success | Danielle Glick | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 164 |
| Senior Director, Youth Employment Programs | Albina Baazov | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 Ext. 111 |
| Director, SYEP Initiatives | Adam Fier | [email protected] | 718-286-8121 |
| Director, Ladders for Leaders | Arianna Cooper | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 167 |
| Coordinator, Ladders for Leaders | Khanh Tran | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 365 |
| Director, Career Ready SYEP | David Baker | [email protected] | 718-286-8121 |
| Engagement Coordinator, SYEP | Chienne Harris | [email protected] | 718-286-8121 |
| Director, SYEP Emerging Leaders | Michell Marin | [email protected] | 718-776-4728 ext. 5504 |
| Corporate Development Manager, Ladders for Leaders | Terri Prezio | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 162 |
| Worksite Operations Coordinator, WLG & SYEP | Sarrah-Jeen Exilas | [email protected] | 718-286-8000 ext. 5057 |
| Program Coordinator, WLG & SYEP at Pan American International High School | Janet Astudillo | [email protected] | 347-460-0017 |
| Program Operations Coordinator, WLG & SYEP | Kara Siegel | [email protected] | 718-286-8121 ext. 5056 |
| Director of Career Development, CUNY Hillel Career Connect | Karen Klein | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 170 |
Adult Workforce
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Vice President of Adult Employment | Brynn McCormick | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 114 |
| Senior Director of Adult Workforce Services | Denia Tavarez | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 121 |
| Senior Director of Opportunity Youth, Adult Workforce | Evelyn Herrera | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 111 |
| Program Director, Out of School Youth | Erica Eisele | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 112 |
| Director of Workforce Development, Opportunity Youth | Teneka Hardy | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 127 |
| Counselor Advocate, Out of School Youth | Leonel Lagos | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 131 |
| Career Services Coordinator, Job Placement Assistance | Carolyn Weinstein | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 117 |
| Community Outreach Liason | Ahuva Yelizarov | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 107 |
| Employment Coordinator & T2 Director | Fadia Mohama | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 105 |
| Internship Employment Coordinator | Margaret Gorelik | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 119 |
| Director of Culinary | Sabrina Sexton | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 141 |
| Outreach & Recruitment Specialist, Opportunity Youth | Kelly McArdle | [email protected] | |
| Job Developer, Adult Workforce | Catherine De La Isla | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 |
| Counselor Advocate, Adult Workforce | Henry Kwarteng | [email protected] | 718-268-5057 ext. 132 |
Emergency Supports
Director of Food Programs, Susan Meza, [email protected]
718-268-5057 ext. 104
Coordinator of Work Supports, Jose Irizarry
[email protected]
Food Pantry Coordinator, Jhadran Rojas
[email protected] 718-268-5011 ext. 633
Food Pantry Assistant/Case Worker, Ana Mizrahi
[email protected]
Health & Wellness
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Vice President of Health and Wellness | Dale Stark | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 501 |
| Senior Director, Health & Wellness, Central Queens | Adam Ostroff | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 505 |
| Aquatics Director | Lior Harpaz | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 502 |
| Aquatics Supervisor | Shawn Isra | [email protected] |
Summer Pool Clubs
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director, Tanenbaum Family Pool | Christina Velky | [email protected] | 718-428-5050 |
| Pool Manager, Tanenbaum Family Pool | Dina Shmuel | [email protected] | 718-428-5050 |
| Director, Bay Terrace Pool and Athletic Center | Valentina Lorca | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 ext. 290 |
| Pool Manager, Bay Terrace Center | Richard Waltzer | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 |
| Pool Manager, Bay Terrace Center | Samantha Pepe | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 |
Cultural Arts and Jewish Heritage Programs
Senior Director, Cultural Arts and Jewish Heritage Programs, Sivan Ben-Aderet, [email protected]
Older Adult Services
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Vice President of Older Adult Services | Barbara Becker Bruno | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 256 |
| Director, Central Queens Adult and Senior Services | Shelly Channan | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 421 |
| Administrative Assistant, Central Queens Adult and Senior Services | Ellen Shajnfeld | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 160 |
| Program Director, Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center | Fern Prusak | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 233 |
| Program Assistant, Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center | Roberta Landau | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 222 |
| Social Worker, Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center | Elise Lev | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 236 |
| Office Assistant, Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center | Lynn Cohen | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 277 |
| Director, Early Stage Dementia Care Program | Alissa Pizzutiello | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 331 |
| Social Worker, Early Stage Dementia Care Program | Ellen Sarokin | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 |
| Director, Family Respite Adult Day Care Program | Jamie Cooperman | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 221 |
| Senior Program Aide, Family Respite Adult Day Care Program | Premila Gill | [email protected] | |
| Recreation Aide, Family Respite Adult Day Care Program | Steven Blance | [email protected] | |
| Social Worker, NORC WOW | Amanda Valente | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 541 |
| Program Director, Deepdale Cares | Victoria Margolies | 718-225-3929 | |
| Social Worker, Deepdale CARES | Kiaralis Abreu | [email protected] | 718-225-3929 |
| Program Assistant, Deepdale Cares | Mindy Baron | [email protected] | 718-225-3929 |
Mental Health (CAPE)
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Vice President of Mental Health Services | Debra Ilberman | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 250 |
| Medical Director | Tarak Patel | [email protected] | |
| Clinical Outreach Coordinator | Jordana Davidson | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 298 |
| Administrative Supervisor | Janet Mann | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 317 |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Christine Ganzer | [email protected] | |
| Clinical Social Worker, MOST | Shelley Hoffman | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 315 |
| Clinical Social Worker | Beth Tipperman | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 321 |
| Clinical Social Worker | Terri Lowenstein | [email protected] | |
| Clinical Social Worker | Isabella Rossi | [email protected] | |
| Clinical Social Worker | Colleen Dillon | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 332 |
| Social Worker | Leora Ellison | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 |
| Clinical Social Worker | Ruth Finkelstein | [email protected] | |
| Clinical Social Worker | Florence Gross | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 313 |
| Clinical Social Worker | Tamar Bezalely | [email protected] | |
| Clinical Social Worker | Enid Miller | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 329 |
| Clinical Social Worker | Ben Weinstock | [email protected] | |
| Clinical Social Worker | Guowei Yan | [email protected] | |
| Clinical Social Worker | Sybil Nurse-Reeves | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 324 |
| Clinical Social Worker | Allison Thomas | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 327 |
| Peer Advocate | Claudia Hillie | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 330 |
| Peer Advocate | Anita Swerdin | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 204 |
| Office Assistant | Karen Buckner | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 311 |
| Office Assistant | Yusmely Calles | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 310 |
| Medical Biller | Norma Callero | [email protected] | 718-224-0566 ext. 312 |
Single Parent Initiative
Program Director, Single Parent Initiative, Leslie Kraut, [email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 248
Case Worker, Single Parent Initiative, Marianela Miller, [email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 242
Operations
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President of Operations | Craig Lastres | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 245 |
| Director, Membership and Community Outreach | Rory Hersch | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 121 |
| Director, Bay Terrace Pool and Athletic Center | Valentina Ovalle | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 ext 213 |
| Director, Tanenbaum Family Pool | Christina Velky | [email protected] | 718-428-5050 |
| Director of Facilities, Central Queens | Anthony Jones | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 180 |
| Director of Facilities, Sam Field | Mark Jankowsky | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 264 |
| Director of Facilities, Silver Hub | Megan McGrail | [email protected][email protected] | 718-268-5057 |
| Transportation Coordinator, Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center | Chris Griffith | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 231 |
| Bay Terrace Office Manager | Eileen Hausthor | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 ext. 220 |
| Bay Terrace Receptionist | Marcy Cuscione | [email protected] | 718-423-6111 ext. 221 |
Finance & Human Resources
Finance
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Alex Ansong | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 131 |
| Senior Accountant | Melissa Exaltacion | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 172 |
| Contract Manager | Carmina Vera | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 363 |
| Accounts Receivable Manager | Amina Osmani | [email protected] | 718-225-6750 ext. 292 |
| Accounts Receivable Coordinator | Claudia Rosas | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 360 |
| Accounts Payable Manager | Marina Vodyanyuk | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 122 |
| Senior Grant Accountant | Diana Gil | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 366 |
| Grant Accountant | Askia El Amin | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 183 |
| Billing Specialist | Aida Almonte | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 150 |
| Payroll Manager | Lizzy Koshy | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 321 |
| Payroll Manager | Jose Mercado | [email protected] | 718-268-5011 ext. 124 |
Human Resources
| Title | Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief People Officer | Gigi Garcia | [email protected] | |
| Vice President of Human Resources | Renee Greer | [email protected] | |
| Senior Human Resources Coordinator | Vivian Fiscaletti | [email protected] | |
| Human Resources Coordinator | Meghan Roberts | [email protected] |
Administration
Director of Administration, Karen Strauss
[email protected]
718-268-5011 ext. 169
External Affairs
Vice President of Communications, Jared Mintz
[email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 282
Vice President of Development, Judy Vladimir
[email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 345
Marketing Assistant, Dawn Rafal
[email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 291
Special Projects Manager, Daina Rieder
[email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 212
IT
Salesforce Administrator, Lee Berenson
[email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 335
Director of IT, Kelenda Allen-James
[email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 396
IT Support Specialist, Arman Farshadmand
[email protected]
Strategic Initiatives
Support Specialist, Tobey Ben-Aderet
[email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 235
Support Specialist, Charlene Ingber
[email protected]
718-225-6750 ext. 245
Board of Directors
Lawrence Gottlieb, Chair of the Board
Richard Tanenbaum, Vice-Chair of the Board
Lee Perlman, Treasurer of the Board
Michael Bizenov, Board Member
Madeline Caslow, Board Member
Ingrid Fishman, Board Member
David Fried, Board Member
Ellen Grossman, Board Member
Stacy Hoffman, Board Member
Renee Krieger, Board Member
Ina Kupferberg, Board Member
Eric Lastres, Board Member
Jackie Marcus, Board Member
Mark Newfield, Board Member
Betsy Perlman, Board Member
Nathan Pinkhasov, Board Member
Andrea Resnick, Board Member
Judy Sonkin, Board Member
Greg Tanenbaum, Board Member
Edith Weisfeld, Board Member
Robert Winning, Board Member