Our Team

COAC has been advocating for vulnerable individuals for over 50 years. Our team is committed to serving our community and adapting to the needs of families and children living throughout New York City.

COAC

Estefana Avila, Family Circle of Support Staff Attorney
Bertha Arenas, Welcoming New York Paralegal
Denise Barrera, Family Circle of Support/Bridge to Wellness Director
Maria Bustos, TANF Bilingual Family Care Coordinator Joann Buttaro, Executive Director
Lawrence Campbell, NYC Resource Center Family Care Coordinator
Clarissa Estrella, NYC Resource Center Family Care Coordinator
Briana Garrett, Bridge to Wellness Patient Navigator
Alex Harris, Accounts Payable Associate
Melissa Holiday, NYC Permanency Resource Center/Kinship Connections/Youth First Program Director
Ruth Lee, Bridge to Wellness Program Coordinator
Dayana Mejia, Bridge to Wellness Patient Navigator
Caroline Molina, Family Circle of Support Paralegal
Marla Morrison, NYC Resource Center Family Care Coordinator
Paulina Puente, NYC Resource Center Family Care Coordinator
Kassandra Rivera, Youth First Senior Youth Skills Specialist
Isabella Robles, TANF Bilingual Family Care Coordinator
Katie Rivera, Bridge to Wellness Care Coordinator
Parwinder Singh, Fiscal & Operations Supervisor
Ryan Sutherland, Kinship Connections Family Counselor
Soraya Swaby, Fiscal & Operation Director
Xavier Wright, Bridge to Wellness Patient Navigator

COAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kelly J. Garrone, President
Brendan Garrone, Secretary
Kathleen Roseme, Treasurer
Lisa Aguilera del Puerto, Director
Alma Scott-Buczak, Director
Joann Buttaro, Executive Director

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