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.

Community Advisory Board

• Vincenzo Piscopo, President and CEO, United Spinal Association
• Jose Hernandez, Chapter President, NYC Chapter of the United Spinal Association
• Nancy Lieberman, disability advocate, Member New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board (SCIRB), Co-Founder New Yorkers to Cure Paralysis
• 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

Community Advisory Board Meetings

October 17, 2022 | Meeting Minutes

September 20, 2021 | Meeting Minutes

May 18, 2020 | Meeting Minutes

May 6, 2019 | Meeting Minutes

May 14, 2018 | Meeting Minutes

May 15, 2017 | Meeting Minutes

BE A COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

If you are interested in more information about the Community Advisory Board, send us an email at arianny.ramirez@mountsinai.org