The Mission of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. is to provide people with disabilities and their families from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds with the resources, services, and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible.
Guiding Statements
- To foster the acquisition of those skills necessary for obtaining a viable standard of living.
- To assist individuals with severe disabilities to develop and acquire those services and resources which will allow them to meet their goals for meaningful and productive living.
- To facilitate the development of each person’s confidence and self-esteem crucial for one’s growth, development and independence.
- To assist with the development and nurturing of fulfilling relationships.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. is to broaden the scope of care, resources, advocacy, and services to an ever-widening circle of individuals with disabilities and disabling circumstances from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, who desire to work, overcome barriers to opportunity, who need critical supports to prevail over disadvantages and who wish to achieve and preserve the prospect of a fulfilled life.
This will be pursued without limiting the populations served or their geographic locations through:
- creating opportunities to live in the community of choice and assisting individuals in finding homelike and affordable housing
- valuing diversity and cultural differences and being conscious of the dynamics inherent when cultures interact.
- expanding our workforce by employing individuals with unique talents
- continuing education and training for our current workforce
- educating and engaging the community and our legislators in support of addressing fundamental human needs
- developing marketing, fundraising, and business expansion skills to provide a solid economic base for fulfilling the Agency’s vision.
Key Leadership
Administrative DepartmentPresident, CEO, Cindy Howard
Chief Operating Officer, Erika Burrows
Assistant Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Thompson
Chief Program Officer, Chad Krause
Director of Marketing and Sales, Kayla Krause
Accounting DepartmentChief Financial Officer, Renee Moynagh
Administrator of Special Projects and Grants, Cole Carron
Personnel DepartmentDirector of Human Resources, Christina Hadis-Blackwell
Human Resource Generalist, Hillary Dancause
Transportation ServicesTransportation Director, Sean Cristofori
Facilities ManagementFacilities Director, Ralph Gillespie
Day Program ServicesChief Program Officer, Chad Krause
Director of Clinical and Family Services & Human Rights Coordinator, Ryan Thompson
Director of Support Services, Kelly Hutton
Director of Quality Services, Bethany Stevens
Director of Safety, Renee Proulx
Director of Healthcare Services, Carrie Kuszpa
Center of Hope Day HabilitationProgram Administrator, Melissa Luukko
Program Director, Courtney Nagel
Jim Howard Day HabilitationProgram Administrator, Roger Hodgkins
Program Manager, Gabby Burrows
Sturbridge Day HabilitationProgram Administrator, Ashley Rebello
Program Director, Ashley Gunderson
Vocational Employment Services
Director of Employment Services, Dianna Rebello
Job Developer: Brenda O’Connor
Residential Director, Michelle Chapdelaine
Board of Directors
Cheryl Ryan Chan, Chairperson
Kristine Biagiotti-Bridges, Vice Chair
Jeff Chasse, Treasurer
Cindy Sowa Forgit, Clerk
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| Linda Cournoyer |
| James M.S. Graham |
| Patricia Lawrie |
| Kristy McKay |
Our Mission
To provide people with disabilities and their families from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds with the resources, services, and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible.
Guiding Statements
To foster the acquisition of those skills necessary for obtaining a viable standard of living.
To assist individuals with severe disabilities to develop and acquire those services and resources which will allow them to meet their goals for meaningful and productive living.
To facilitate the development of each person’s confidence and self-esteem crucial for one’s growth, development and independence.
To assist with the development and nurturing of fulfilling relationships.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. is to broaden the scope of care, resources, advocacy, and services to an ever-widening circle of individuals with disabilities and disabling circumstances from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, who desire to work, overcome barriers to opportunity, who need critical supports to prevail over disadvantages and who wish to achieve and preserve the prospect of a fulfilled life.
This will be pursued without limiting the populations served or their geographic locations through:
Opportunities
Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain skills, build independence, and lead meaningful, connected lives within their communities.
Diversity
Valuing diversity, individual abilities, and inclusion, while being conscious of the dynamics inherent when people of different backgrounds and experiences interact.
Expansion
Expanding our workforce by employing individuals with unique talents and abilities.
Education
Continuing education and training for our current workforce.
Community Engagement
Educating and engaging the community and our legislators in support of addressing fundamental human needs.
Vision Fulfillment
Continuing to secure additional funding through marketing, fundraising, grants, and business income to strengthen the foundation needed to achieve the Agency’s vision.
Leadership
Erika Burrows
Chief Executive Officer
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Ryan Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
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Renee Moynagh
Chief Financial Officer
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Christina Hadis-Blackwell
Chief Administrative Officer
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Kelly Hutton
Vice President of Programs & Support Services
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Michelle Chapdelaine
Vice President of Residential Services
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Brian Laramee
Director of Clinical Services
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Carrie Kuszpa
Director of Healthcare Services
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Renee Beaton
Director of Safety
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Bethany Stevens
Director of Quality Services
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Sean Cristofori
Director of Transportation
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Ralph Gillespie
Director of Facilities
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Brenda Kilhenny
Director of Marketing and Sales Email
Cole Gawron
Director of Special Projects and Grants
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Board of Directors
Cheryl Ryan Chan – Chairperson
Kristine Biagiotti-Bridges – Vice Chair
Jeff Chasse – Treasurer
Cindy Sowa Forgit – Clerk
Sherie Bombardier
Alex Bowler
Jayne Bowler
Linda Cournoyer
James M.S. Graham
Patricia Lawrie
Kristy McKay
Cheryl Ryan Chan – Chairperson
Kristine Biagiotti-Bridges – Vice Chair
Jeff Chasse – Treasurer
Cindy Sowa Forgit – Clerk
Sherie Bombardier
Alex Bowler
Jayne Bowler
Linda Cournoyer
James M.S. Graham
Patricia Lawrie
Kristy McKay
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