Our leadership and Board of Directors represent decades of experience working for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) 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











Laura Jennings Pitt
Director of Development, Marketing, and PR

Kira Gumbinger
Assistant Director of Community-Based Services

Adrienne Valentine
Assistant Director of Intake & Family Support Services
973-326-9750 ext. 234 [email protected] Adrienne's LinkedIn Page

Robert Fontana
Executive Assistant / Asst. Director of Development, Marketing, and PR
FY2024 - 2025 Board of Directors

Andrew Cattano ('27)

Thomas Horn ('27)

Kathleen Hyland ('26)

Karen Martin ('27)

Niloy Sengupta ('25)

Laura Sucharski ('25)
Board Officers

Katherine Cascioli ('25)
President

Irina Kogan ('26)
First Vice President

Michael Basile ('25)
Second Vice President

Mark DeLotto ('27)
Treasurer

Gwendolyn Utberg ('25)
Secretary

Kathleen Ingargiola
Immediate Past President


We are a caring organization that passionately believes people with disabilities have the right to live to their fullest human potential.