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/Benefits Counseling Program Director
Anasthasia Blair, Bridge to Wellness Patient Navigator
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
Amanda Fusco, Bridge to Wellness Patient Navigator
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
Yulissa Mota, TANF Family Care Coordinator
Kassandra Rivera, Youth First Senior Youth Skills Specialist
Katie Rivera, Bridge to Wellness Care Coordinator
Paulette Salomon, Benefits Counseling Benefits Counselor
Maria Rafaela Sette, NYC Resource Center Family Care Coordinator
Parwinder Singh, Fiscal & Operations Supervisor
Soraya Swaby, Fiscal & Operation Director

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