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Board of Directors
Officers
Norman J. Michaels, Jr.
President
Meryl A. Allison
Patrice Ingrassia
Mary Beth Morrissey, Esq.
Hon. Vincent R. Rippa
Vice Presidents
Nora Liss Contract
Treasurer
Michael J. Lombardi
Secretary
Jeffrey H. Becker, Esq.
Hon. Mary F. Foster
Gregory V. Frisoli
John S. Kaufman
Marion Lynton
Egil V. Nilsen
Sean O’Neil
Hon. Suzi Oppenheimer
Bobbi Rebisz
John J. Ryan
Janet Z. Segal, LCSW
Jill H. Shore
Yvonne D. Tropp
CEO/Executive Director
Dr. Amy Kohn
Staff
MHA’s staff have training and experience working with children, adolescents, adults, seniors and families and includes:
- Board certified psychiatrists
- New York State licensed clinical psychologists
- New York State certified social workers
- Case managers
- Certified rehabilitation counselors
- Certified vocational counselors
Executive Staff
Dr. Amy Kohn
Chief Executive Officer
kohna@mhawestchester.org
Dr. Kohn is responsible for all aspects of administration, financial management, program development and leadership for the agency. She received her MSW from Adelphi University, her Doctorate in Social Welfare from Columbia University, and is a graduate of the Not-for-Profit Executive Management Program at the Columbia University School of Business. Dr. Kohn has served on several non-profit boards in the Westchester area and is a frequent lecturer on clinical work with adolescents, group work, secondary trauma and capacity building.
Doris Schwartz, LCSW
Chief Operating Officer
schwartd@mhawestchester.org
As the Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Schwartz joins the CEO in overseeing the health and welfare of the organization and new business development and advocacy efforts. She has a MSW and a MA in Early Childhood Education from New York University, and has over 20 years of experience working with non-profit organizations and in the mental health field. Ms. Schwartz’s notable honors include the 2004 New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Lifetime Achievement Award and the 1993 New York State Office of Mental Health Individual of the Year Award.
Carla Lisio, LCSW
Executive Vice-President for Behavioral Health Services
lisioc@mhawestchester.org
Ms. Lisio has executive oversight for all clinical, case management, housing and vocational services. Ms. Lisio leads the agency’s strategic planning for the redesign of services to meet the challenges of today and beyond. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Ms. Lisio received her BA from Cornell University; an MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work; and a Certificate in Not-For-Profit Management from Columbia University Business School, Executive Education.
Abbie Relkin, MA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
relkina@mhawestchester.org
Ms. Relkin is responsible for the overall financial management of MHA. She is committed to ensuring that programs remain fiscally sound while providing quality service to the community. She received her BA from SUNY Purchase, an MA from the University of Chicago and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the City University of New York.
Nancy Krzemienski, MBA
Senior Vice-President
krzemien@mhawestchester.org
Ms. Krzemienski is responsible for human resources, business operations, facilities and billing. She is committed to making MHA one of the best places to work with a balanced perspective on work and life issues. She has a BA from St. Francis College and an MBA from Long Island University.
Jim Adasek
Senior Vice-President
adasekj@mhawestchester.org
With over 22 years of Information Systems experience Mr. Adasek and staff have the following qualifications and certifications: Remote access with CITRIX, Certified Novell Administrator and Engineer, Cisco Network Administrator, A+ Desktop Technician, Telecommunications and Microsoft Certified IT Professional.
Ruth D. Nirenberg, PsyD
Senior Vice-President
nirenber@mhawestchester.org
Dr. Nirenberg, a New York State licensed psychologist, oversees agency-wide Quality Assurance and Compliance initiatives, as well as professional development training, including MHA’s Internship Training Program. She is distinguished as a trainer on multiple topics, is a certified Mental Health Instructor by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council, and has authored an original manual for group work with women who have experienced domestic violence. A graduate of Brandeis University, Dr. Nirenberg received her MS degree in applied psychology and her PsyD in clinical psychology from Long Island University.
Stacey Roberts, LCSW
Senior Vice-President for Behavioral Health Services
robertss@mhawestchester.org
Ruthanne Abramovich, MA
Vice-President
abramovr@mhawestchester.org
Ms. Abramovich, a rehabilitation counselor, oversees Employment Services, Supported and Apartment Treatment Housing. Ms. Abramovich received her BA from Drew University and an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from New York University. Her 20-year career has focused on assisting persons with disabilities achieve full community participation and maximum social, vocational and economic independence. She is committed to insuring that services are delivered with a person-centered services philosophy in order to help people reach their goals.
Kelly Darrow, LCSW
Vice-President
darrowk@mhawestchester.org
Ms. Darrow oversees the Adult Home Case Management, Children’s Intensive Case Management and the HCBS Waiver programs. She also provides oversight for MHA’s Advocacy Programs which consist of Family Support Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and Independent Third Party Review; and conducts community presentations on a variety of topics. Ms. Darrow received a BA from SUNY, Albany and an MSW from New York University School of Social Work.
Program Directors
Kerry Alexander, MA
Director, Apartment Treatment Program
alexandk@mhawestchester.org
Jackie Boissonnault, LMSW
Director, Children's Advocacy Services
boissonj@mhawestchester.org
Sharon Caplan, CRC
Director, Employment Services
caplans@mhawestchester.org
Sheriffa Gallwey, LCSW
Director, Clinical Services, Southern Westchester
gallweys@mhawestchester.org
Larry Goodman, LCSW
Director, Clinical Services, Northern Westchester
goodmanl@mhawestchester.org
Carol Goldman, LMSW
Director, ACT, Care Coordination, Crossroads Case Management
goldmanc@mhawestchester.org
Margaret Hadad, LMSW
Director, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
hadadm@mhawestchester.org
Karlyn Jackson, MSED
Director, Supported Housing
jacksonk@mhawestchester.org
Cathy Karpowicz, MSW
Coordinator, Third Party Review
karpowic@mhawestchester.org
Gayane Minasian, Ph.D.
Director, Adult Sex Offender Program
minasiaG@mhawestchester.org
Patrice Monaghan, LCSW
Director, Partners In Parenting
monaghap@mhawestchester.org
Cindy Peterson-Dana, LMHC
Director, Sterling Community Center
danac@mhawestchester.org
Maribel Rivera, LCSW
Program Coordinator, Nuestro Futuro
riveram@mhawestchester.org
Deirdre Sferrazza, MSW
Director, Waiver
sferrazd@mhawestchester.org
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