MEET OUR TEAM
Our Board
We are fortunate to have a Board of Directors who are committed to our mission and provide thoughtful guidance to achieve it. Comprised of innovative, forward-thinking leaders from fields including finance, construction, the law, education, and health, our Board helps ensure that Friends of Karen is able to meet its goals and objectives.
Officers
Paul Smadbeck, President
Laura Salerno Evans, Vice President
Laura Salerno Evans, Vice President
Steven Swirsky, Vice President
Tom Jocelyn, Treasurer
Sharon Weiner, Secretary
Directors Emeriti
J Durst
Beth Leventhal
David Rosenberg
Arnold Ursaner
Members
Francisco Barrenechea
Sara Colodner
Arlene del Mundo
Arlene del Mundo
Pam Hervey
Jonathan Malawer
Louis Meltzer
Suzanne Millette
Tony Napolitano
Mike Nieves
Mike Nieves
Richard Sgaglio
OUR STAFF
Our staff is made up of experienced social workers, skilled administrators and talented development professionals drawn from diverse career pathways. Friends of Karen was founded out of the kindness of one friend for another. Compassion for our Friends of Karen families is what continues to bind us together to bring them hope and help.
Jane Bishow-Semevolos
Creative Arts Therapist

Siobhan Casey, ATR-BC, LCAT
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Estel Cintron
Intake Coordinator/Case Manager

Suzanne Cohen
Grants Manager

Jennifer Costa, MSW, CCLS
Child Life Specialist

Gabriella DiSisto
Sr. Philanthropy Manager

Judith Factor
Executive Director

Beth Ferrari, BSW
Social Worker

Melissa Goldsmith, LMSW, CCLS
Child Life Specialist

Amy Hosmer
Development Assistant

Marla Krellenstein, MSW
Social Worker

Jonathan Lewis
Marketing Manager

Naomi Lin, LCAT, ATR-BC
Creative Arts Therapist

Nancy Mariano
Director, Corporate Partnerships; LI Regional Director

Sarah McNamee, LMSW
Social Worker

Carolyn Miceli
Finance and Administration Specialist

Melanie Mouzakes
Administrative Assistant
Jackie Nunez, MSW
Social Worker

Rebecca Plant
Development Associate

Natalia RossEcheverri, LMSW, C-ASWCM
Social Worker

Rhonda Ryan, LMSW
Director, Family Support Program

Gwen Salmo
Special Events Coordinator

Elvira Scollan
Case Manager

Terri Sorrentino
Director, Finance & Administration

Denise Tredwell
Volunteer Coordinator

Debbie Weeks
Family Support Administrator

Diana York
Database Analyst