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
Richard Sgaglio, President
Laura Salerno Evans, Vice President
Tom Jocelyn, Treasurer
Pamela Hervey, Secretary
Paul Smadbeck, Immediate Past President
Paul Smadbeck, Immediate Past President
Directors Emeriti
J Durst
Beth Leventhal
David Rosenberg
Arnold Ursaner
Sharon Weiner
Members
Francisco Barrenechea
Sarah Colodner
Steven Connolly
Sarah Colodner
Steven Connolly
Arlene del Mundo
Dr. Gina Lodolini
Jonathan Malawer
Louis Meltzer
Mike Nieves
Dr. Sarah Norris
Evan Schreiber
Evan Schreiber
Steven Swirsky
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.
Leslie Bellissimo
Regional Director

Theresa Alari
Assistant Controller

Melissa Baguzis
Social Worker, LMSW

Jane Bishow-Semevolos, ATR-BC, LCAT
Creative Arts Therapist

Kelly Campion Socol
Data Analyst

Siobhan Casey, ATR-BC, LCAT
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

Liz Espinal
Family Support Assistant

Judith Factor
Executive Director

Beth Ferrari, BSW
Social Worker

Alyssa Freeman
Social Worker, LMSW

Melissa Goldsmith, LMSW, CCLS
Child Life Specialist

Amy Hosmer
Development Assistant

Marla Krellenstein, MSW
Social Worker

Lexi Latino
Philanthropy Manager, Long Island – Metro NYC

Jonathan Lewis
Marketing Manager

Carolyn Miceli
Finance and Administration Specialist

Melanie Mouzakes
Administrative Assistant
Jackie Nunez, MSW
Social Worker

Natalia RossEcheverri, LMSW, C-ASWCM
Social Worker

Rhonda Ryan, LMSW
Director, Family Support Program

Gwen Salmo
Special Events Coordinator

Terri Sorrentino
Director, Finance & Administration

Denise Tredwell
Volunteer Coordinator

Allison Watson
Board and Development Assistant

Debbie Weeks
Family Support Administrator