Our leadership and Board of Directors represent decades of experience working for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and often have a personal connection to the organization. This is the reason why we are committed to providing the highest standard of services possible.
Our Leadership
Naira Aslanyan
Chief Operating Officer/Associate Executive Director
Gail Paradise
Assistant Executive Director Residential, Respite Services
Ann Espada
Assistant Executive Director, Day Services and Recreational Services
Robert Fontana
Public Relations Director / Executive Assistant
2021 - 2022 Board of Directors
Michael Basile ('23)
Walter Bender ('23)
Mark DeLotto ('21)
James Gallagher ('22)
Barry E. Levine ('22)
Irina Kogan ('22)
Board Officers
Thomas Horn ('22)
President
Kathleen Hyland ('22)
First Vice-President
Kathleen Ingargiola ('22)
Second Vice-President
Gwendolyn Utberg ('22)
Secretary
Katherine Cascioli
Immediate Past President
We are a caring organization that passionately believes people with disabilities have the right to live to their fullest human potential.