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Lucia Rivieccio, LCSW Interim Executive Director
Lucia joined MDC in 2018. Previously Chief External Affairs Officer at Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families, she brings more than 2o years’ experience in the NYC non profit world. Lucia maintains a practice as a consultant to non-profits and is an Adjunct at Hunter’s Silberman School of Social Work.

Jason Kellman, Director of Supported Employment (Project Sweep) 
Jason joined MDC in July 2006 as Assistant Director of Supported Employment. He became Director in 2007. He studied at York College. In his own words, he is “retired,”  because “what I’m doing isn’t a job, it’s a way of life.” For Jason, his work is not 8-4, but a “24-hour commitment to changing lives and creating a difference.”

Julian Akins, Director of Youth, Recreational, and Arts Programs
Julian, who joined MDC in 2006, has a BA in Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Chicago. He wears many hats, overseeing all of MDC’s youth programs, and teaching art at P.S. 197. Julian coordinates and instructs for MDC’s three recreational programs for people with developmental disabilities (Print Shop, Arts Connect, and Project Connect). He also serves as Compliance Officer for MDC’s OPWDD-funded programs.

Nina Akopyan, Bilingual Housing Counselor 
Nina joined MDC in May 2011 as an Administrative Assistant. She became MDC’s full time Housing Counselor in May 2012. Nina has a combined Bachelor and Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Moscow University. Prior to joining MDC, Nina worked at FEGS, CAMBA, and Goodwill Industries.

Fay Snyder, Office Manager 
Fay has worked for MDC since 1997. A Midwood resident since 1982, she manages MDC’s office and performs general administrative duties.

 

Barry Polinsky, Director of Community Projectsbarry_polinsky
Barry is MDC’s Director of Community Projects. He earned a Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Rochester, and a Masters in Public Administration from Baruch College.

 

Lucille Mauro, Afterschool Site Supervisor, P.S. 197  Lucille has worked for MDC in its afterschool and evening recreational programs for people with developmental disabilities since 1995. She has a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Adelphi University and a BS in Physical Education from Brooklyn College.

Georgia Gelly, P.S. 326 Site Coordinator