Maria Samuels, MHA, MS. Ed.
Executive Director

Charles Italiano, Esq.
Deputy Executive Director
Lead Health Advocate, Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN)
Phone Extension 105

Gerard Hinson, BS
Supervisor
Service Coordinator, Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD)
Phone Extension 111

Jackie Forbes, BS
Certified Insurance Counselor
Certified ACA Health Care Navigator
Phone Extension 109

Yael Kortsarz, M.M.Ed
Housing Specialist, Olmsted Housing Subsidy (OHS)
Transition Specialist, Open Doors  
Phone Extension 130

Amit Patel, BBA
Health Advocate, Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN)
Phone Extension 108

Darla Lao Paula, BA
Lead Medicaid Facilitated Enroller
NYS Certified Medicaid Enroller (FEABD)
Phone Extension 126

Karali Torres-Perez
Facilitated Enroller
NYS Certified Medicaid Enroller (FEABD)
Phone Extension 103

Teresa Richardson
Service Coordinator, Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD)
Phone Extension 116

Rev. Mary Ann Watkins, BA
Housing Advocate
Phone Extension 119

Lauryn Mathena
Health Advocate, Community Health Advocate (CHA)
Phone Extension 117

Sandra Hehetror, MPH
Health Advocate, Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN)
Phone Extension 110

SUPPORT STAFF

Michael Alleva
Office Manager
Phone Extension 106

Lillian Mangi
Executive Assistant
Phone Extension 113

Carole Conklin
Receptionist
Phone Extension 101

WE NO LONGER PUBLISH THE STAFF’S EMAILS

We have deleted the emails of our staff to prevent them from being easily copied and used for online scams. Alas, sign of the times.  Please call the office at 914-968-4717 to get or call the staff member directly.  If unsure, email info@wdom.org and put the name or the staff member in the “Subject” line.