LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP TEAM
At ECDC, leadership isn’t about titles or tiers. It’s about showing up, supporting one another, and staying rooted in what matters most, the individuals we serve.
Every person on our team plays a role in building, strengthening, and improving lives, and we learn just as much as we give.
While responsibilities may differ, our focus remains the same.
How We Support the Work
Direct Support – The heart of everything
This is where connection begins.
Our Direct Support Staff work alongside the individuals we serve each day, building relationships, supporting independence, and creating meaningful experiences.
Their consistency, compassion, and presence are at the core of everything we do.
Program & Residential Managers – Support & Stability
Our managers support both individuals and staff, helping to create environments where people can thrive.
They balance day-to-day operations with mentorship, problem-solving, and guidance, ensuring that each program remains consistent, supportive, and responsive.
Xavier Day – Residential Manager
George Fontanez – Residential Manager
Shayna Slater – Residential Manager
O’Dain Irving – Residential Manager
Krysten Campbell – Residential Manager
Scotland Hatter – Residential Manager
Greg Laguerre – Residential Manager
Tanya Dechalus – Supported Living Manager
Djim Lamy – Residential Manager
Amaral Laguerre – Residential Manager
Dave Connolly – Residential Manager
Marc Serluca – Day Program Manager
Michelene Dupuis – Senior Supports Manager
Riley Bauer – Day Program Manager
Jacob Gruen – Customized Employment Manager
Program Leadership & Oversight – Guidance & Consistency
This team provides broader program support and direction, working closely with managers and staff to ensure consistency, collaboration, and continued growth across services.
Their focus remains on strengthening programs while staying connected to the needs of the individuals we serve.
Hannah Hatter – Residential Coordinator
Joseph Piersa – Residential Coordinator
Emma Velez – Day Services Coordinator
Adam Karasevicz – Director of Day Services
Robert Valentine – Director of Residential Services
Clinical & Specialty Supports – Structure & Enablement
Our clinical and specialty teams bring additional expertise to support health, safety, and individualized care.
They collaborate across teams to ensure each person receives thoughtful, responsive support tailored to their needs.
Kyra McFarland – Clinical Behavior Supports Manager
Karen Kessler – Healthcare Coordinator
PJW Nursing – Nursing Coordination Consultants
Bob Kankle – Behavioral Support Consultant
Organizational Leadership & Administrative Support – Direction & Support
Working behind the scenes, this team provides the structure that keeps everything moving.
From supporting employees to ensuring accountability and consistency, their work allows our programs to stay focused on what matters most.
This team focuses on supporting teams who support others and ensuring that ECDC’s mission continues to grow in meaningful and sustainable ways.
Bill Velez – Agency Director
Evamarie Cooper – Chief Operating Officer
Mike Shapiro – Training Facilitator and Investigation Administrator
Shynelle Baca – Office Administrator
Katherine Brown – Business Services Administrator
Nicholas Cipollone – Business Technology Administrator
Brittney Paquette – Human Resources & Marketing Administrator
Edward Magowan III – Quality Assurance Administrator