Our Staff

  • Shannon Cobb

    President and CEO
    shannon@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 103
    (she/her/hers)

  • A man with glasses and a beard smiling, wearing a dark gray sweater over a maroon collared shirt, standing against a plain gray background.

    Pete Carney, LCSW

    Director, Clinical Services
    pete@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 101
    (he/him/his)

  • Smiling man with glasses wearing a colorful, striped shirt, standing in front of a white background with green text.

    Jack Bouffard

    Events Specialist
    jack@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 108
    (he/him/his)

  • Mary Kate Classey

    BSW Intern
    marykate@annsplace.org; 203-790-6568 ×117
    (she/her/hers)

  • A woman with curly brown hair smiling for a photo in front of a framed artwork.

    Alison DiPinto, MA, LPC

    Licensed Clinician
    alison@annsplace.org; 203-790-6568 x 132
    (she/her/hers)

  • Tamar Friedman

    MSW Intern
    tamar@annsplace.org; 203-790-6568 x124
    (she/they/theirs)

  • A smiling woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a white shirt and black cardigan, in a room with window blinds and decor in the background.

    Emiret Gonzalez, MFT

    Bilingual Clinician
    emi@annsplace.org; 203-790-6568 x 116
    (she/her/hers)

  • Liam Joynt

    MSW Intern
    liam@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 × 127
    (he/him/his)

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a black blazer and white top, standing indoors with a blue wall background.

    Annette Kokkola-McLean

    Manager, Office and Client Supports
    annette@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 109
    (she/her/hers)

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors against a background of green foliage.

    Kate Lieder, MA, LMFT

    Licensed Clinician
    kate@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 107
    (she/her/hers)

  • A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera, wearing a black top, standing indoors near a bookshelf.

    Cynthia Long, MA, LMSW

    Licensed Clinician
    cynthia@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 119
    (she/her/hers)

  • Felix Maia

    MSW Intern
    felix@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 × 127
    (he/him/his)

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    Tina Malhotra, MBA

    Associate Director, Events and Community Engagement
    tina@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 131
    (she/her/her)

  • Woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing large hoop earrings and a white top, smiling outdoors with autumn trees in the background.

    Debbie Mendez, ATR-P, LPC-A

    Licensed Bilingual Clinician
    debbie@annsplace.org; 203-790-6568 x 127
    (she/her/hers)

  • Haley Mocker

    MA, Art Therapy Intern
    haley@annsplace.org; 203-790-6568 ×117
    (she/her/hers)

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    Jacqueline Ondrey, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW

    Licensed Clinician
    jacqueline@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 128
    (she/her/hers)

  • A man wearing glasses and a red polo shirt smiling at the camera against a plain white wall.

    Uwa Osagie

    Manager, Community Partnerships
    uwa@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 102
    (he/him/his)

  • A woman with light brown hair and bangs smiling outdoors on a porch with trees in the background.

    Dawn Schulze

    Development Specialist
    dawn@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 106
    (she/her/hers)

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing hoop earrings and a sleeveless black top, smiling outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Martha Shilstone, MSW, LCSW

    Licensed Clinician
    martha@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 105
    (she/her/hers)

  • A smiling man with gray hair and beard, wearing a light green collared shirt, standing outdoors in front of red flowering trees.

    John Stam

    Director of Finance and Operations
    john@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 × 104
    (he/him/his)

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling, wearing a blue top and a silver beaded necklace, standing outdoors in front of a rocky background.

    Jessica A. Williams

    MBA, MA, Director of Grants & Donor Engagement
    Jessica@annsplace.org, 203-790-6568 x 115
    (she/her/hers)

Our Amazing Staff Who Donate Services

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    Lisa Ameijide, MA

    Art Instructor, Art Explorer

  • Smiling woman with blonde hair styled in an updo, wearing a red and patterned blouse, seated in front of floral wallpaper.

    Roxane Angotta

    Zumba Instructor, Gentle Zumba

  • A man with gray hair, smiling, wearing a blue dress shirt and a colorful paisley tie, against a neutral background.

    Bob Becker

    Our Memoir Group

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    Limor Bredmehl

    Usui Reiki Master

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a rust-colored shirt, standing in front of lush green leafy background.

    Anne Burningham

    Yoga Instructor, Monday Morning Yoga

  • A woman with long blonde hair, wearing pearl earrings, a black top, and a chunky necklace, smiling softly against a dark background.

    Janet Cava

    Art Teacher

  • Smiling man with brown hair, wearing a navy blue vertically striped shirt, sitting in a black office chair in a home office.

    Rev. J. Michael Cobb

    Living with Faith Support Group Facilitator

  • A woman with blonde wavy hair smiling at the camera, resting her chin on her hand, wearing a beige sweater and beaded bracelets.

    Betsy Debany, MRT

    Usui Reiki Master

  • A woman with light brown hair smiling, wearing a black and white patterned top, sitting indoors with a dark background.

    Rebecca Fanning

    Yoga Instructor, Tuesday Vinyasa Flow Yoga

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with auburn hair, wearing earrings and a pink top.

    Shelly Fisher, MA

    Daytime Support Group Facilitator

  • Close-up of a woman with long, wavy red hair smiling at the camera, wearing a black top and a statement necklace with tortoise shell and gold accents.

    Amanda Gabbard

    Beauty Specialist, Makeup Artist, Cosmetic Educator, Esthetician

  • A smiling older woman with short gray hair, wearing a black hoodie, a gold necklace, and small earrings, standing indoors with houseplants and artwork in the background.

    Lucy Gainsback

    Yoga Instructor, Wednesday Gentle Yoga

  • Portrait of an older man with a bald head and white beard wearing glasses.

    Joe Gillotti

    The Power of Now & A New Earth Book Study Group

  • A smiling woman with short blonde hair, wearing a red top and a patterned cardigan, standing indoors.

    Karen Gillotti

    Knitting Instructor, In Stitches

  • A woman with dark hair and a smile, wearing a red top and a dark blazer, standing indoors in front of a house interior.

    Geri Hutchings

    The Comfort Zone Program and Postgraduates Support Group Facilitator

  • A smiling older woman with white hair, wearing a light blue and white patterned top and a pearl necklace, outdoors in a garden setting.

    Inge Johanssen-Schultz, MA, RN

    Stronger Together GI Support Group Facilitator

  • A man wearing a neon yellow long-sleeve shirt, a green cap, and sunglasses, standing on a boat with a body of water and distant hills in the background.

    Chuck Jones

    Creative Writing Instructor, Finding Our Way, A Writer’s Journey

  • A woman with short brown hair, glasses, and earrings, smiling indoors with a wooden wall background.

    Joyce Kadan

    Quilting Instructor, Patchwork Pals

  • Close-up of a smiling middle-aged man with short gray hair, a beard, and mustache, wearing a dark sweater, outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

    Dr. Perry Levenson

    Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length hair wearing a denim jacket, standing outdoors in front of tree branches.

    Kristy Liesegang

    Reiki Master

  • K.C. Maloney, LCSW

    Caregivers Support Group Facilitator

  • Courtney O’Brien-Ernest, PsyD

    Women Only GYN Support Group Facilitator

  • Person practicing Tai Chi in a grassy outdoor area during daytime.

    Nancy J. Ryan

    Tai Chi and Qi Gong Instructor, Monday Tai Chi

  • Julie Shaw

    Yoga Therapist, Teacher, Chair Yoga

  • Karen Sherman, PsyD

    Couples Support Group Facilitator

  • Close-up of a smiling man with gray hair, wearing a patterned shirt, outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Len Sierra, M.S.

    Men Together Support Group Facilitator

  • David Michael Sirois

    Actor/Playwright/Director/Teacher
    Creative Writing Group

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a black wide-brimmed hat and a black and white striped scarf, smiling in front of green foliage.

    Donna Sozzynski

    Certified Horticulture Therapist

  • Purple allium flowers in bloom, surrounded by green shrubs in front of a residential building with no parking signs visible in the background.

    Helen Tomasko, MS, LPC, NCC

    Women Together Support Group Facilitator

  • Tracy Young, MSW, LADC

Join Our Team

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