About Us

Our Mission
At Community Resources Staten Island, our mission is to empower individuals of all ages and abilities by providing the opportunities and support they need to reach their full potential, live as independently as possible, and lead fulfilling lives as active, contributing members of the community.

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of person-centered services, including:

  • Residential Services

  • Day Habilitation

  • Pre-Vocational Training & Work Readiness

  • Supported Employment

  • Community Habilitation & In-Home Residential Habilitation

  • General and Special Education for Preschoolers

  • Recreation & Respite Programs

Each service is designed to meet individuals where they are, promote independence, and support lifelong learning and inclusion.

 

Leadership Team

Mary Rafferty, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
M.Rafferty@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 215

 

Anna Opsha, Chief Financial Officer
A.Opsha@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 289

 

Michael DeGrottole, Chief Operating Officer
M.DeGrottole@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 216 

 

Halyna Lys, Controller
H.Lys@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 220 

 

George Gadalla, BSN, RN, Sr. Director of Clinical Services
G.Gadalla@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 265

 

Bonnie Inderjit-Goolcharan, Sr. Director of Community Services
B.Goolcharan@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 206 

 

Shibu Koshy, Sr. Director of Information Technology
S.Koshy@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 233

 

Alex Minuto, Sr. Director of Facilities and Properties
A.Minuto@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 254 

 

Denise Gibson-Phipps, Sr. Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance
D.Gibson-Phipps@cr-si.org | (718) 447-5200 EXT. 264 

 

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
Judith Jones-Jackson
Ryan DeGrau
Joseph Conti (Retired June 2025)