Passionate Advocates Working Together
The Kids In Crisis team is made of passionate advocates working together to ensure the well-being of children who need it most
Staff Members
Shari L. Shapiro
Executive Director
Denise Qualey, MSW
Managing Director, Crisis and Clinical Services
John Ende
Director of Finance
Debbie Katz, LCSW
SafeHaven The Cottage Program Manager
Michael F. Ferguson
Director of Quality Assurance, Evaluation and Training
Christopher Blake, CNP
Managing Director of Operations, Finance & Development
Corinne Luszcz
Assistant Director, Quality Assurance, Evaluation and Training
Ellen Brezovsky, LCSW
Director of Outreach and Community Initiatives
Corina Restrepo, LMSW
Assistant Director, Outreach and Prevention Services
Prevention Coordinator, DFC Grant
Prevention Coordinator, DFC Grant
Scott Dianis
Crisis Services Outreach Coordinator
Jennifer Brown
Operations Manager
Katie Smiley
Development and Special Events Manager
Paula Barker
Marketing Communications Manager
Adelaide Mueller
Giving and Impact Manager
Erica Bates
External Affairs Manager
Tiffany Pippins
Lighthouse Manager
Jennifer Febles
Manager Early Childhood, Support and Volunteer Programs
Karen Levine
Grant Writer
Board of Directors
Suzanne Koroshetz
Board Chair
Jodi Applegate
Vice Chair
Amber Boissonneault
Scott Brenner
Stan Galanski
Board Emeritus
Blake Holden
Vice Chair
Karen Hopp
Tamara Houston
Vice Chair
Eric Jordan
Board Emeritus
Kate Laverge
Kirstin Mende
Joanne Mortimer
Secretary
Jeffrey Palma
William Pierz
Board Emeritus
Kate Ritter Repen
Vice Chair
Jami Sherwood
Board Emeritus
Cory Solomon
Scott Solowey
Treasurer
Honorary Board Members
Craig Packer and Jan Zide
Co-Chairs