LADACIN Network celebrates Executive Director's 40th anniversary

LADACIN Network is celebrating their Executive Director, Ms. Patricia Carlesimo’s forty years of service. In 1979, LADACIN Network was fortunate to have Ms. Patricia Carlesimo join the team. Her creative vision of the Agency has been immense and her contributions to LADACIN Network will leave an everlasting footprint that will be remembered by the numerous lives she has touched. LADACIN’s staff, along with Board of Trustee members, recognized this major milestone during their Staff Development Day on September 20, 2019.

Patti began her career with LADACIN Network as a speech pathologist. Over the years she has held the positions of Augmentative Program Consultant and Transdisciplinary Coordinator, Coordinator and subsequently Director of Training and Technology, Director of Program Services, Director of Family Support and Related Services, and Associate Executive Director. She was instrumental in the implementation of the transdisciplinary process, the foundation for the delivery of all Agency programs and services, and in the growth of rehabilitation technology services at the Agency. Ms. Carlesimo assumed the position of Executive Director in 2004. A grasp of programs and a keen insight have made Patti an asset to the Agency and serve her well in the capacity of Executive Director.

Under her leadership as Executive Director, LADACIN Network has seen tremendous growth. The Agency now provides an array of services to over 3,500 infants, children, adults and their families in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and employs over 600 staff.

Ms. Carlesimo is on the Monmouth County Workforce Development Board and chairs the Services to People with Disabilities Committee. She also serves on the Monmouth County Human Services Advisory Council, the Executive Boards of The Alliance for Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities and ASAH.

Patti has been a source of inspiration and motivation. We are grateful for her continued dedication and service to LADACIN Network.

Ms. Carlesimo lives in Rumson with her husband of 41 years, Buddy, and has three grown children: Paul, Brian and Laura and 5 grandchildren.

LADACIN Network is a non-profit agency whose mission is to provide a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays. Services include child care and pre-school, early intervention, school programs, adult day programs, vocational training, supported employment, residential options, and respite programs. Today LADACIN serves over 3,500 individuals and families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. For information about LADACIN, contact Luisa Vroman, Director of Development and Community Relations, at 732-493-5900, ext. 266 or visit www.ladacin.org.