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.