Our People
We are mission-driven, client-centered, and outcomes-focused, going above and beyond for our community.
A Message from Our President
Genesis Center President & CEO
People come to Genesis Center from all walks of life and, despite their diverse backgrounds, all have something in common – the will to achieve.
Some clients speak little English. Some haven’t completed high school, and many have endured great hardships. The fact that they found our door is testimony to their ingenuity and strength. The fact that they return day after day to acquire skills is testimony to their character and drive.
The stories of our students inspire us every day. Elizabeth from war-torn Liberia is learning English and getting her citizenship so she can start a youth center. Madeline wants to become a lawyer to help victims of scam artists. Roberta’s determination to get a good paying job set the example for her daughter to become the valedictorian and the recipient of acceptance offers from nine colleges. And, Luz’s employer raves about the miracles she performs at his restaurant.
The work happening every day at Genesis Center makes it possible for people to surmount challenging obstacles and acquire the skills to become productive members of our community. They took chances to get here and, in the process, they are building a better community for us all. Together, with your support, we turn their will to achieve into the skill to succeed.
A Message From Our President
People come to Genesis Center from all walks of life and, despite their diverse backgrounds, all have something in common – the will to achieve.
Some clients speak little English. Some haven’t completed high school, and many have endured great hardships. The fact that they found our door is testimony to their ingenuity and strength. The fact that they return day after day to acquire skills is testimony to their character and drive.
The stories of our students inspire us every day. Elizabeth from war-torn Liberia is learning English and getting her citizenship so she can start a youth center. Madeline wants to become a lawyer to help victims of scam artists. Roberta’s determination to get a good paying job set the example for her daughter to become the valedictorian and the recipient of acceptance offers from nine colleges. And, Luz’s employer raves about the miracles she performs at his restaurant.
The work happening every day at Genesis Center makes it possible for people to surmount challenging obstacles and acquire the skills to become productive members of our community. They took chances to get here and, in the process, they are building a better community for us all. Together, with your support, we turn their will to achieve into the skill to succeed.
Leadership
Leadership
Board Members
Xavier Arinez
Chye Hup Chua, Vice Chair/Treasurer
Sister Angela Daniels, C.P. (co-founder, honorary director)
Patricia DiFolco
Michelle Guerrero
Jennifer A. Griffiths
Daniel F. Healy III
Ralph M. Kinder, Esq., Secretary
Dean Martins, Chair
Caroline McCarthy
Alemy Mondestin
Monsurat Ottun
Amy Riccitelli
Gina M. Vigliotti, PCAM, CMCA, AMS
Sandra Yates
Management Team
Christopher Ackley, Vice President of Partnerships & Strategy
Jody Benard, Early Childhood Education Director
Sheryl Buchanan, Education Director, Evening Programs
Shannon Carroll, President & CEO
Cintia Cuevas, Senior Enrollment Manager
Cherilyn Dyer, Senior Vice President of Operations
Liz Hanke, Workforce Director
Margo Karoff-Hunger, Grants Director
Brent Legault, Lead Learning Facilitator
Tania Lobo, Operations Manager
Gislania Mitogo, Financial Opportunity Center Manager
Aquileidy Perez, Vice President of Finance & Human Resources
Joshua Riazi, CHOP, Chief Operating Officer
Staff
Staff
Ines Aldas, Teacher Aide/ Foster Grandparent Program Participant (Early Learning Center)
Fanny Arias, Enrollment Assistant
Aryery Batista, Bilingual Career Coach
Fatimah Basha, Learning Facilitator
Jamie Blair, Learning Facilitator
Marcos Bonilla Cruz, Enrollment Specialist
David Buchalter, Learning Facilitator
Sherry Carter, Evening Medical Instructor
Sondy Cheriza, Maintenance Coordinator
Petrit Cesar, Teacher Assistant (Early Learning Center)
Yexcica Cappas Santiago, Learning Facilitator
Niurka Calderon Lopez, Enrollment Assistant
Yocasta Castro, Lead Teacher (Early Learning Center)
Blossom Dyer Farrell, Enrollment Assistant
Patricia Deliza, Accounts Payable Clerk
Roberson Exantus, Enrollment Assistant
Kamal Elias, Learning Facilitator
Louised Escobar, Teacher Assistant (Early Learning Center)
Angie Gomez, Teacher Assistant (Early Learning Center)
Rosa Karina, Lead Teacher (Early Learning Center)
Genowefa “Gienia” Kocur, Learning Facilitator
Molly Klooster, Learning Facilitator
Ayse Koymen, Learning Facilitator
Ahyieh Mansue, Learning Facilitator