Community Advisory Board

Community input is vital to our success.

The Community Advisory Board (CAB) members contribute to planning, program development, and service delivery. Members also provide invaluable advocacy and advice from the local community perspective. The Community Advisory Board (CAB) includes persons living with SCI, representatives from the private sector, community-based organizations (CBOs), SCI service organizations, educational institutions, and others working or volunteering in the SCI/D field. All CAB meetings are held once a year.

Vincenzo Piscopo, President and CEO, United Spinal Association
Jose Hernandez, Chapter President, NYC Chapter of the United Spinal Association
Martha Jackson, Assistant Commissioner at the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities , Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, NYC
Victor Calise, Director, Global Culture, Equity and Inclusion, Walmart
Deborah Poli, NYC Chapter of the United Spinal Association
Maggie Goldberg, President and COO, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Alex Elegudin, President, Wheeling Forward
Elaine Castellucio, Vice President for Care Management, Independence Care System
Lawrence Harding, Director of Fitness, The Axis Project
Bernadette Mauro, Director Information and Resource Services, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Christopher Noel, Coordinator of Accessibility, NYC Parks
Eli Ramos, Business Engagement Associate, NYC: ATWORK, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, NYC
Sharifa Abu-hamda, Administrative Manager, The Axis Project
Doug Olson, North East Director, Challenged Athletes Foundation
John Hamre, Director, Wheelchair Sports Federation
Shaun Butcher, Communications Manager, Move United
Ryan Martin, Director of Inclusive and Adaptive Sports, CUNY Adaptive Sports
Edie Perkins, Executive Director, Kelly Brush Foundation
Debbie Rucker, Directors of Operations, Runway of Dreams