About Us

Community Resources Staten Island’s mission is to provide the opportunities and experiences that people of all ages and levels of ability need to reach their potential, achieve the highest level of independence, and to enjoy rewarding lives as fully participating and contributing community members.

Our services include Residential Services, Day Habilitation, Pre-vocational Training, Supported Employment, Work Readiness, General and Special Pre-school Education, Community Habilitation and In-Home Residential Habilitation, and Recreation and Respite.

Leadership Team

Mary Rafferty, Executive Director/CEO

Anna Opsha, Chief Financial Officer

Michael DeGrottole, Chief Operating Officer

Halyna Lys, Controller

Bonnie Inderjit-Goolcharan, Sr. Director of Community Services

Denise Gibson-Phipps, Sr. Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance

Board Of Directors

Louis Cavaliere – President

Christine Ponzio – Vice President

Guy Fruda – Treasurer

Steven Rubinsky – Secretary

Amy Bergen

Anthony Minardo

Dr. Christine Cea

Karen Hession

Joseph Conti

Judith Jones-Jackson

Samuel Rude