Bowman
Pronouns: they/them Bowman is a ceramicist from New England and received a BA in visual art from Bennington College. Their studies were focused in ceramics and sculpture, and they have […]
Staff
Sofia Arista-Juarez
Sofia Arista-Juarez, born and raised in East Harlem, is a proud Mexican American and first-generation college graduate. She holds an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and is bilingual in both […]
True Arizola-Lyons
Pronouns: she/her True Arizola-Lyons is a ceramic artist from Philadelphia who is currently based in New York City. Her work has been shown in spaces such as Snide Gallery in […]
Shontel Arnold
Shontel Arnold, joined the Greenwich House MMTP team in January of 2022 as a Counselor. She has worked in the field of Substance abuse over 12 years and has experience in […]
Emily Arocho
Emily is a committed professional with extensive experience in the education sector, focusing on student engagement and support, particularly with younger children. With over five years working in schools, she […]
Samson Baker
As the Director of Education and Professional Learning, Samson directly oversees all aspects of the BSNS program, from day-to-day operations to teacher support and curriculum development, with a focus on staff professional […]
Faith Balento, LMHC-D
Faith Balento, LMHC-D, joined Greenwich House Center for Resiliency and Wellness in May 2025 as the Director of Admission. A dedicated mental health professional, Faith provides holistic, person-centered care with […]
Ruth Baptiste, MSW
Ruth Baptiste, MSW joined Greenwich House Center for Resiliency and Wellness in May 2021 as a social worker/psychotherapist. She works primarily with adults and children who are dealing with mental […]
Rachel Black
Rachel Black (she/her) is a native of Mississippi, and joined the Music School in June 2013. She has begun several initiatives such as collaborative programming with New York City public […]
Marjorie Bobe
Marjorie Bobe, also known as Margie has been a part of the Older Adult Center and Community for 9 yearss. She started out as a Program Aide, and also served […]
Maliek K. Branch
Maliek K. Branch is a financial operations and policy leader with over 15 years of public sector and non-profit experience. Immediately prior to joining the team at Greenwich House Maliek […]
Ryley Bright
Ryley Bright joined Greenwich House in August 2023 as a Child and Youth Activity Coordinator at the Family Justice Center in Queens. In this role, her responsibilities include the creation […]
Shauntae Brown
Shauntae Brown joined Greenwich House in 2020. Her years of experience in healthcare include revenue cycle management, healthcare administration and finance. She has worked in many types of organizations from […]
Vanecia Brown
Vanecia is a dedicated professional with a passion for working in nonprofit programs, particularly in afterschool initiatives. With experience in various youth-focused projects, she thrives on creating engaging environments that […]
Caitlin Brown
Pronouns: she/her Caitlin Brown is a ceramic artist, educator, and community arts leader with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, higher education, and communications. She has held leadership […]
Brandon Camacho
Brandon Camacho is a sophomore at SUNY Stony Brook. His major is Forensic Science. He has volunteered at Irondale to uplift at Promise Youth. Brandon comes to us from Henry […]
Melissa Chattman, LCSW
Melissa received her Master’s in Social Work at The Columbia University School of Social Work. After completing her Master’s program, Melissa worked as a Primary Trauma-Informed Therapist in Brooklyn Public […]
Chang Chih-Hsiang
Pronouns: he/him Chang Chih-Hsiang is a Queens artist whose main body of work explores the tradition of clay through the mingei philosophy and rituals. His work is primarily wheel-thrown and […]
Donna Coles
Donna Coles is the Director for Center on the Square Older Adult Center, providing leadership and daily oversight for Greenwich House’s largest older adult center. She holds a bachelor of […]
Margaret Cramer
Margaret began her career at Greenwich House Music School as a faculty member in 1972. She became the Registrar in 1983 and has spent the rest of her career behind […]
Marlene A. Duckoff, MPAS, PA-C
Marlene A. Duckoff, MPAS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant at the Greenwich House Center for Healing. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for individuals living with substance use disorders, with a […]
Sarah Eisenstark
Sarah joined Greenwich House in March 2023 as the Outreach and Recruitment Manager. She has spent 7 years working with community-based organizations across the country to help build partnerships and […]
Sophie Feinstein
Pronouns: she/her Sophie Rose Feinstein (b. Philadelphia, PA) is a multimedia artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She received her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at […]
Emely Felipe
Emely is a dedicated supervisor with a strong background in working with and tutoring children. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University, she has developed effective teaching methods that […]
Paige Fisk, LMSW
Paige Fisk, LMSW is a counselor with Greenwich House, partnering with the NYC Family Justice Center to provide strengths-based, trauma-focused counseling services to children, youth, and young adults. Paige has […]
Leah Floyd
Pronouns: She/Her Leah Floyd is an artist and Art Therapist with experience in mental health and public school education settings. As an elementary educator for 4 years, Leah focused on […]
Lauren Gianfagna, M.S.Ed., LMHC, CASAC-Advanced
A native New Yorker, Lauren Gianfagna, Behavioral Health Workforce Manager, has dedicated her work to helping underserved communities in the non-profit sector for almost a decade providing mental health, substance […]
Amanda Gomez
Amanda Gomez is a Master’s level Social Worker working at Greenwich House. She joined the Greenwich staff in the summer of 2023, working at the Queens Family Justice Center as […]
Henriett Gonzales-Mastrapa
Henriett Gonzales-Mastrapa joined Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness in April 2022. She focuses on the needs of children, adolescents and families dealing with sexual abuse and domestic violence. Previously, […]
Suzy Goodelman
Pronouns: she/her Suzy Goodelman has a Fine Art and Graphic Design background having attended The Art Students’ League, Pratt Institute and School of Visual Arts. She began her study of […]
Avi Green
Avi joined Greenwich House in January 2023 as the Computer and Technology Instructor, and the Computer Lab Manager, at Lifelong Skills. With an affinity for people and for teaching; a natural […]
Danette Hamilton
Born and raised in The Bronx, NY, Danette Hamilton, also known as Ms. Dee, currently serves as the Associate Director of Workforce and Behavioral Services at the NEW Greenwich House […]
Ethan Hernandez
Ethan Hernandez is an Information Technology major at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. He joins us from the Boys Club of New York where he worked as a counselor […]
Lindsay (Lou) Howard
Lindsey Howard is a ceramic sculptor born in Dallas, Texas and based in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from University of Northern Colorado in 2018 with a Bachelors in Art History. […]
Gabriela Huaraca, LMHC
Gabriela Huaraca, LMHC joined Greenwich House Center for Resiliency and Wellness in June 2024 as the Assistant Clinic Director. As a LMHC, she provides comprehensive mental health services, specializing in […]
Latoya Jenkins
Latoya is a passionate professional working within the school system, dedicated to ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all students. With a focus on creating positive experiences, she believes […]
Andrew Jordan
Andrew Jordan was born and raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland. After completing a BA in Music and Audio Production at American University in Washington DC, he moved to New York City […]
Ann Treesa Joy
Ann Treesa Joy is a multi-media artist, currently working primarily in clay. Her work is mainly figurative and humorous, although recently her work has been a critical examination of the […]
Kiani Kodama
Pronouns: they/them Kiani is a Brooklyn-based artist. They received their BFA from The Cooper Union School of Art in 2020 and studied at Kyoto Seika University in 2018. Kodama is […]
Cecilia Land LCSW-R, LCAT
Cecilia Land joined Greenwich House in 2011 as a Senior Clinical Social Worker for the Children’s Safety Project. She focuses on the needs of children, adolescents and families, with a […]
Megan Mi-Ai Lee
Pronouns: she/hers Megan Mi-Ai Lee is an interdisciplinary artist working in Brooklyn, New York. Lee has held residencies at Ox-Bow School of Art, Storm King Art Center, and Smack Mellon, and was […]
Jackson Leeds
Jackson joined Greenwich House in August 2023 as the Employer Engagement Specialist at the LSOC. With several years of experience in the advertising industry and recruiting expertise, he works to […]
Perry Longo
Perry is a music producer, audio engineer, and song-writer based out of New York, NY. Perry earned a Bachelor’s degree from Drexel University’s prestigious Music Industry Program in Philadelphia, PA […]
Sara Lorenz Taki, MD
Dr. Sara Lorenz Taki serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Greenwich House. She provides medical direction for all healthcare services, including mental health treatment, treatment for substance use disorders, […]
Jerry Lue
Pronouns: He/Him Jerry Lue is a Brooklyn based artist from California who received a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design. His work draws inspiration from fun things […]
Jenni Lukasiewicz
Pronouns: she/hers Jenni Lukasiewicz is an artist living and working in New York City. Originally from South Hadley Massachusetts, she studied studio art at Mount Holyoke College and papermaking and […]
Wren Macdonald
Pronouns: she/they Wren grew up in Boulder, Colorado and received her BFA in Ceramics at Colorado State University, Fort Collins. She makes work that urges a form of attention attuned […]
Shade Mack
Shade Mack is a bilingual Child Youth Activities Coordinator at the Manhattan Family Justice Center, joining Greenwich House in 2023. With over 11 years of experience, she has worked with […]
John Mahoken
John Makohen joined the Greenwich House MMTP team in 2020. He has eight years of experience working as a counselor with people in recovery. What motivated you to become a […]
Sarah Mardiney, LMSW
Sarah Mardiney, LMSW, joined Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness as a Therapist in July 2024. Sarah is passionate about helping her clients identify their individual strengths to tailor […]
Pekky Marquez, LMSW
Maria Corina “Pekky” Marquez, LMSW joined the Center for Resiliency and Wellness at Greenwich House in April 2022. She currently works with kids, adults, and older adults dealing with issues […]
Joe Mayock
Joe Mayock joined Greenwich House in April 2022 as Director of the Independence Plaza Older Adult Center in Tribeca. Mayock has significant experience working in community-based settings and conducting community […]
Kaitlin McClure
Pronouns: she/hers Kaitlin McClure is an arts administrator and artist based in New York City who is passionate about supporting artists and their projects. She has spent the past seven […]
Sasha Milanes
Pronouns: she/her Sasha Milanes is a Latina artist living in Brooklyn, NY, and holds a BA in English with a minor in Literature and Psychology from William Paterson University. Her […]
John Montagna, MHC-LP
John Montagna, MHC-LP joined the Greenwich House team in January 2023, bringing the life lessons and resilience gleaned from three decades of experience as a professional touring musician. Previously, John […]
Gabriella Morales
Gabriella “Gabby” Morales recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a degree in Anthropology and Africana Studies. She has volunteered, interned and worked with several nonprofit organizations such as Encore Community […]
Carly Moreno
Carly Moreno is a multidisciplinary artist working in photography, printmaking and ceramics. She graduated in 2015 with a BFA in Printmaking and Photography from Purchase College and has since been […]
Paula Moreno
Paula Moreno joined Greenwich House MMTP team in 2020. As a member of our front office staff, Paul is one of the first people our clients see when they arrive […]
Ruby Ng
Ruby Ng joined Greenwich House as Director of Westbeth Older Adult Center in May 2022. Most recently, Ms. Ng worked for the Henry Street Settlement Older Adult Center. She had […]
Shoanyn Palomeque
Shoanyn Palomeque, MSW joined Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness in August 2023. Her focus on youth, families, and transition contributes to the populations through emphasizing the cultural diversity […]
Brad Parsons
Pronouns: he/him Brad Parsons is a multidisciplinary artist and craftsperson living in New York. Originally from Boston, he relocated to Brooklyn to attend Pratt Institute. Brad has enjoyed several roles […]
Keira Phillips
Pronouns: she/her Keira grew up in Frisco, Colorado, and received her BFA in Painting and Art History at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Her work is often inspired by […]
Ana Bessie Ratner
Pronouns: she/her Ana Ratner is an artist and plant enthusiast. Her sculptural work spans various mediums and is inspired by furniture design, experimental tableware, and traditional craft. She teaches botanical […]
Deborah Reed
Pronouns: she/her Deb Reed started working with clay at Greenwich House Pottery in 2006 after a career in law and psychology. Deb has studied with ceramic artists including Sequoia Miller, […]
Georgia Reidy
Pronouns: she/her Georgia explores and questions, through her work, her understanding of personhood. Her practice is grounded in the marriage of tenderness and strain, and an ongoing inquiry into themes that […]
Samantha Restal, LPN
Samantha joined the MMTP team in 2019. She has 4 years experience as an LPN. What motivated me to become an LPN and work in a recovery program? I’ve always […]
Jose Rodriguez, LMSW
Jose Rodriguez, LMSW joined the Center for Resiliency and Wellness at Greenwich House as a Therapist in May 2024. Jose approaches therapy as a collaborative and tailored experience. Jose strives […]
Sam Rosenthal, MHC-LP
Sam Rosenthal, MHC-LP joined Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness as a Psychotherapist in May 2023. Sam finds great passion in helping adults, couples, and families in his practice […]
Lipi Roy, MD
Dr. Lipi Roy is an addiction medicine physician at Greenwich House Center for Healing. She also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Roy […]
Teshera Russell, LCSW
Teshera Russell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined Greenwich House’s Center for Resilience and Wellness in May 2021. Russell provides psychotherapy to adults and seniors who are experiencing […]
Miguel Sagastume
Miguel Sagastume joined Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness in February 2024 and serves as the Director of Support Services. With seven years of personal recovery experience and New […]
Jasmin Sanchez
Jasmin Sanchez joined Greenwich House in August 2023 as the Director of the Youth Community Center. Sanchez has dedicated over 20 years to developing impactful and innovative programs for youth […]
Talia Saxe, LMSW
Talia Saxe joined Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness as a therapist in June 2024. She is happy to rejoin the Greenwich House team after interning in 2022. Prior […]
Kemi Schleicher
Pronouns: she/her Kemi is a ceramic artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Her educational and working background is primarily in design and community engagement, and has recently shifted to include ceramics […]
Rudra Schultz-Ray
Pronouns: he/him Rudra graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville Pennsylvania with a BA in history and a minor in studio art specializing in ceramics. Rudra’s pottery attempts to bridge the […]
Gabby Severson
Pronouns: she/her Gabby grew up in Oregon and is currently enrolled at Parsons School of Design in New York to get her BFA in Fine Arts. Through the use of […]
Callie Short, LCAT
Callie Short, LCAT is the Drama Facilitator for the Healing HeArts program at Greenwich House Center for Resiliency and Wellness. Callie is a drama therapist utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach […]
Hae Won Sohn
Hae Won (first name) Sohn (last name) is a medium-centric sculptor currently based in Queens, NY. In her practice, the artist utilizes studio-artifacts such as broken molds or material remnants; […]
Mary Springer
Mary Springer joined Greenwich House in June 2022 as Director of the Our Lady of Pompeii Older Adult Center, one of five that comprise their Older Adult Network. Ms. Springer […]
Matthew Stukalin, LCSW
Matthew Stukalin, LCSW leads Greenwich House’s Counseling and Youth Activity programs within the Queens and Manhattan Family Justice Centers since July 2023. He brings with him a clinical background, having […]
Sara Tarullo, LCSW
Sara Tarullo LCSW joined the Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness as a Therapist in July 2024. She believes that therapy can mean a lot of things to a lot of […]
Brandon Tarzis, MHC-LP
Brandon Tarzis, MHC-LP joined Greenwich House Center for Resiliency and Wellness in January 2023, first as an intern and currently as a full-time mental health counselor. Brandon utilizes a trauma-focused […]
Ruben Torres
Ruben Torres joined Greenwich House MMTP team in 2020 as a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CPRA). Ruben’s lived experience with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and his passion for helping people […]
Julia Vitrano, LCSW
Julia Vitrano, LCSW joined Greenwich House’s Center for Resiliency and Wellness in September 2024 as a psychotherapist and supervisor. Prior to joining Greenwich House, Julia worked at EPIC Long Island […]
Syd Walter
Syd Walter has been podcasting for the past five years covering human interest stories in the nature of This American Life. Her podcast Teen-y was nominated for a Webby Award for best non-fiction podcast […]
Ashley Warren
Ashley Warren is the Admissions Director of the Barrow Street Nursery School since 2019. She spent 14 years at Montclare Children’s School in many roles, including a 4s assistant teacher, 9 […]
Anjuli Wright
Pronouns: she/her Anjuli Wright is a ceramic artist that explores ideas of truth and perspective through the medium of the vessel. Anjuli holds an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, […]
Patricia Young, LMSW
Patricia Young, LMSW joined Greenwich House in March 2024 as a therapist with CRW’s Department of Geriatric Mental Health Initiative. Patricia’s early career focused on media production and recreational programming […]
Krísteli Zappa, LMSW
Kristeli Zappa Monterroso was born and grew up in Guatemala City, Guatemala. After studying Mandarin in Taiwan she came to New York to continue her studies and ended up calling […]