Our Mission
To strengthen and empower children, families, and communities through comprehensive programming and vital human services.
About NIA
NIA Community Services Network, founded in 1981, is a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated to addressing issues that impact youth, families, and seniors. NIA’s mission is evidenced each day through programming that directly supports and enriches the lives of children and families we serve at over 40 sites located across many of New York City's most diverse and underserved neighborhoods.
A primary focus of NIA’s work centers around expanded day and after school partnerships that serve thousands of children every year. Our programs encourage exploration and learning through the arts and sciences, teaching new skills, physical education, and fostering positive youth development and healthy lifestyle choices. We are working today to help develop our leaders of tomorrow!
Our Values
Reliability
NIA is a nonprofit organization recognized as a pillar of trust in the communities we serve because of our commitment to consistently provide high-quality programming.
Growth
NIA continually looks towards the future. Whenever possible, we evaluate our programs and ask ourselves how we can make them even better.
Career Pathways
NIA strongly believes in creating clear career pathways for our employees. We provide opportunities to support skill-building and foster professional growth.
A Customized Approach
To ensure a successful after-school program, NIA believes in working collaboratively with partners to assess a school and community's needs and goals, and then delivering a targeted approach.
Board of Directors
MICHAEL A. BOVÉ
President
JERRY SAPORITO
Vice President
DEBORAH ANN IEMMA
Secretary
JOHN TALMADGE
Board Member
MICHAEL MILORA
Treasurer
MARIO COSTANTINO
Board Member
MICHAEL CAMA
Board Member
SCOTT C. CANTONE
General Counsel
650+
Employees
40+
Program Sites
3
Community Centers
Executive Leadership
MARY ANNE CINO
Chief Executive Officer
ANNETTE VELEZ
Executive Director
PHYLLIS SMERAGLIUOLO
Assistant Executive Director
Leadership & Central Staff
Ashley Allen-Tate, Human Resources Generalist
Michele Basile, Manager of Capacity Building
Angelica Bove, Receptionist/Office Asst.
Sophia Carlin, Education Assistant
Virginia Chieco, Director of Development & Communications
Corinne Colosimo, Director of Education
Travis Davis, Multi-Site Supervisor
Tina De Pasquale, Administrative Assistant
Vera Ehkt, Director of Operations
Senja Frangipani, Director of Social Services
Jennifer Padilla-Howard, Dir. of Wellness & Family Resources
Erik Paz, Multi-Site Supervisor
Isabel Paz, Family Services Manager
Adriana Quacinella, Personnel Compliance Manager
Alyssa Relucio-Silver, Director of Human Resources
Kevin Richtback, Senior Program Supervisors
Darryl Robinson, Associate Director of Youth Programs
Stephanie Romo-Williams, Contract & Budget Specialist
Alyssa Riggerio, Human Resources Assistant
Thomas Zaki, Senior Program Supervisors
Sandra Herrera, Marketing & Design Consultant
Thomas Hoefel, Community Liaison
Kaitlyn D'Ambrosio, Multi-Site Supervisor
Olivia DiPalermo, Development & Comms Specialist
Gregory Kitzmiller, Data Manager
Shuwen Li, Marketing & Design Specialist
Luis Martinez, Multi-Site Supervisor
Bianca Naco, Associate Director of Youth Programs
Ieeyana Nieves, Multi-Site Supervisor
Jay Harris, Multi-Site Supervisor
NIA has been providing valuable, free, and affordable support services to children, youth, families, seniors, and businesses for over 40 years.
After-School Leadership
Elementary Program Leaders
Alondra Gaston PS 190 Program Director
Amina Abbas PS 199 Program Coordinator
Luyin Chen PS 204 Program Coordinator
Linda Panza PS 229 Program Director
Karissa Thomas PS 247 Program Director
Norma Arias PS 331 Program Director
Melissabeth Small PS 482 Program Coordinator
Monica Shepherd PS 627 Program Director
Derya Cavus PS 682/686 Program Coordinator
Ashley Romano PS 705 Program Director
Amanda Brown PS 30 Program Director
Lobna Shehba PS 52R Program Director
Alexa Lugo PS/IS 114Q Program Coordinator
Miriam Moran PS/IS 121 Program Director
Jason Oliva PS 143Q Program Coordinator
Andy Vazquez PS 176 Program Director
Nusrat Minaj PS 179 Program Director
Gabriella Basha PS 185 Program Director
Learta Haliti Fuentes PS 186 Program Director
Middle School Leaders
Yasmine Hejazi IS 30 Program Director
Ryan Gonzalez IS 95 Program Director
Johnny Gardere IS 98 Program Director
Christian Lantigua IS 104 Program Director
John Herderman IS 187 Program Director
Fritz Jacques IS 192 Program Director
Stephen O’Neil IS 229 Program Director
Stephanie Sanchez IS 281 Program Director
Andy Melendez MS 443 Program Director
Annalissa Macpherson BUGS Program Director
Community Center Leaders
Leonard Campbell
NIA Carey Gardens Cornerstone Director
Karissa Thomas
PS 247 Beacon Director
Nusrat Minaj
PS 179 Beacon Director
