Eileen Reardon, Executive Director
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Eileen oversees the BIANYS operations, including fiscal management, board development, strategic planning and program development.

Allison Barna, Membership Coordinator
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Allison oversees the membership division of BIANYS.

Tory Chalmers, Neuro-Resource Facilitation Coordinator
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Tory supports the needs of our chapters and support groups around New York State, in addition to providing resources, support and connections to community-based programs for brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers through the Continuum of Care for Neuro-Resource Facilitation.

Joshua Sedgwick, Finance & Administration Manager
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Joshua assists the Director of Finance & Administrative in fiscal and human resource matters.

Kristin Griffin, Director of Finance & Administration
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Kristin oversees the fiscal and human resources division of BIANYS.

Michelle Kellen, Professional Development Manager
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Michelle is responsible for all professional development programs for the organization, including the Professional Symposium, Annual Conference, quarterly webinars and any corporate partnership/grant opportunities that involve educational training.

Christina LeBeau, Director of Advocacy & Engagement
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Christina works to increase awareness as well as campaign for public policy changes to improve and expand public policies regarding brain injury.

Jeanne Shary, Rockland Recreation Coordinator
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Jeanne works to provide social and recreational opportunities to individuals with brain injury in Rockland County.

Karen Thomas, CBIST, Senior Director of Programs
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Karen oversees the Continuum of Care for Neuro-Resource Facilitation, FACTS Program and supervises all FACTS Coordinators in the field. Karen also provides the professional development training for those who are interested in becoming a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. (CBIS)

FACTS Coordinators

Laleene Ali, CBIS
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Diana Erno, CBIS
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Kelly Hindes, CBIS
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Jessica Morley, CBIS
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Zazel O’Garra
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Alexis Rutty, CBIS
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ToniAnn Tumminaro, CBIS
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Jan Wollney, CBIS
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