CURRENT ADAPP STAFF

"As a new social worker in 1986, ADAPP gave me the chance to develop my skills and knowledge in an environment that was both supportive and challenging. As the years passed, I was given the opportunity to grow in my professional career from Intervention Counselor to Supervisor to Clinical Director and now Executive Director. But mostly, ADAPP has allowed me to work with incredibly talented, caring, smart, and creative people who have become mentors, trusted colleagues, and friends. It’s a place where we truly make a difference in the lives of others every day."
      ∼ Christine Cavallucci, Executive Director

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"Happy golden anniversary ADAPP. I am looking forward to celebrating the next 50 years with the company. I started my journey in 2016 as one of the Clinical Supervisors and have been honored to work with a dedicated team of professionals. This 50th anniversary of ADAPP reminds me of hundreds of great memories over the years. Being in business for 50 years is a testament to the quality of services ADAPP provides to our Catholic schools, the students, their families, and the communities we serve! Congratulations to everyone who continues to work at ADAPP, and those who have contributed to the success of the ADAPP program. Happy 50th anniversary to everyone."
    ∼ Sharon Flores, Clinical Supervisor

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"I am lucky to have met so many great people working and supervising at ADAPP."
∼ Suzanne LiVolsi, Clinical Supervisor

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"I have been working with ADAPP for 19 years now and have witnessed the amazing work of everyone here, past and present. I am grateful for this job and the people I work with."
    ∼ Linda Toscano, Technology Manager

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"I am proud to work with such a dedicated team of people. Keep up the great work!"
    ∼ Mary Beth Belles, Secretary

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"Although I have only been with the ADAPP family since January of 2021, I can wholeheartedly say I am very impressed with the knowledgeable and dedicated staff that I have the pleasure of working with. They are committed to their profession and truly steadfast in providing the community with the highest level of care and compassion."
     ∼ Dawn Insanalli, Special Projects Manager

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I started working at ADAPP in 1995 right after graduate school and thought it would be a great first job. Twenty-seven years later it is not only a great job but an even better family.
    ∼ Jennifer Martin-Bogart, Intervention Counselor

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I have worked at ADAPP since 1988. I have worked in many schools in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Ulster counties. The most rewarding part of my job has been meeting and connecting with students and their families, as well as faculty and staff members for the past 34 years. Congratulations ADAPP on a job well done!!
    ∼ Jeanette Mazzarella, Intervention Counselor

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I have worked at ADAPP for 20+ years because I believe in helping children of all ages reach their full potential and being a presence in their school is a great way to do this. I have always enjoyed all the aspects of ADAPP, but what I enjoy best is the group work and providing education on the high school level! I also have always appreciated our administration, and their dedication to the service and the staff!!
    ∼ Paulette Pezzella, Intervention Counselor

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It is a pleasure to work for an organization that shares my personal and professional values. I greatly appreciate the lasting bonds and memories I've made at ADAPP over the years.
    ∼ Tiffany Young, Intervention Counselor

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FORMER ADAPP STAFF

"For 30+ years, my professional career has been dedicated to several different archdiocesan entities. In 2016, I was blessed to be welcomed into the ADAPP family!  To say I am ‘proud’ to be a part of ADAPP’s 50-year legacy would be an understatement. It is an honor and privilege to work alongside so many gifted and talented individuals.  ADAPP – making a difference in the lives of one-another, our students & their families, administrators, faculty and staff of our Catholic schools and the parishes and communities we serve."
    ∼ BriAna Pechin, Chief Operating Officer

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The “Beatles” song, Come Together, sums up my 20+ years working for ADAPP. My work as a community organizer afforded me the opportunity to work with a highly professional team of my colleagues who, with a strong sense of commitment and passion, came together to help make communities a healthier place, as we together learned about prevention and coalition strategies.

ADAPP gave me the opportunity to grow as a professional and allowed for creative expression in helping to develop innovative projects, such as Photovoice Project, that empowered the youth to share their story through photos to raise community awareness and bring about change.

ADAPP’s environment brought the employees together, especially during the times all staff attended conferences at Mohonk Mountain, and being part of the yearly conferences in D.C. We shared the excitement of learning new things, as well as meeting our legislative leaders and the “secret passageway tunnel train”.

My fond memories of being part of the ADAPP family is how we bonded over watching our families grow, sharing funny stories and showing support when needed. I am grateful to have such good friends – 20 years later - in my life today.
    ∼ Janit Dini Bliss

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"Hello everyone! I'm Beverly Scriven former Fiscal Officer for ADAPP. My responsibilities there was a challenging and rewarding experience, due in part to the team effort of the entire ADAPP staff. Wishing you continued success in your future endeavors."
    ∼ Beverly Scriven

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"Having had worked at ADAPP for 18 years, I can say it takes not just a professional, well-trained staff to deliver such much needed services to children, families and communities. It takes a group of caring and dedicated individuals. From its Executive and administrative staff to its school-based counselors, I had the privilege to work with the best. My time with ADAPP made me not only a better administrative professional, but a better person."
    ∼ Rosanne Ciociola

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“My name is Minion Garner and in 2005 I went for an interview at an agency called ADAPP. I had other work out of graduate school but none of it was gratifying… until ADAPP. Being a Social Worker or any Mental Health Professional, our goal is to facilitate wellness, growth, support and hope and I am so glad and grateful ADAPP exists because that is exactly what they do for the communities they serve. I spent 15+ years there and saw firsthand the many students, families, principals, school systems and administrations they serve every single day. In 2021, I moved to the state of CA; I know the professional I am today because of the training and the examples I had in my colleagues and the administration at ADAPP.

It has been 50 years since they began serving the Greater NY Area and I am Honored that I was able to work with the best Mental Health Professionals and Staff for the time that I did there. The ADAPP Legacy will continue to grow as they do the work that makes our world better, one person at a time.
     ∼ Minion Chola Garner

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I feel privileged to have worked for ten years as a counselor in your comprehensive school-based program. ADAPP provided me with amazing opportunities for growth including wonderful supervision and enriching professional development. It was profoundly rewarding to work with principals, teachers and students and to experience first-hand how ADAPP's programs really make a difference in the lives of so many. Thank you to the amazing staff of ADAPP for all the wonderful work you do and for allowing me to be part of this incredible organization.
∼ Jill Fife, LCSW