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Leadership Rockland Announces Class of 2018

The new class will consist of twenty-three individuals throughout the non-profit, government, and for-profit communities in Rockland County.

From Rockland County: Rockland County’s top leadership program is pleased to announce the members of the Class of 2018. The new class will consist of twenty-three individuals throughout the non-profit, government, and for-profit communities in Rockland County. These individuals will participate in a 10-month program, that will give them a deep insight and understanding into the many aspects of Rockland County.

This year’s class marks the 28th in program history. Dan Weisberg, Chair of Leadership Rockland, commented, “We are pleased to welcome the Class of 2018. Each member of this class has the potential to make a significant impact in Rockland County as a leader.”

The Class of 2018 includes:

  • Evelyn Bautista-Miller – IEP Social Worker, Dept. Of Education of NYC
  • Alex Cabraie – Owner, Planet Wings – Haverstraw, Orangeburg
  • Patricia (Patty) Ciardullo – CPA/ Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
  • Nathaniel Demosthene – Teacher, East Ramapo Central School District
  • Lisa Falone – Payroll Sales Consultant, PayServ Corporation
  • Lori Gruebel – Confidential Assistant to the Commissioner of Personnel, County of Rockland
  • Risa Hoag – President, GMG Public Relations, Inc.
  • Michael Hoblin – Coordinator of Administrative Services, County of Rockland
  • Simone HoSang – Chief Operating Officer, Caribbean Food Delights
  • Ralph Kirschkel – Assistant Operator, Joint Regional Sewage Board
  • Renae Leeming – Retired Assistant Special Education Director, Mukilteo School District, WA State
  • Brooke Malloy – Executive Director, Rockland County PRIDE Center
  • Carlos Martinez – Director of Operations, BRiDGES
  • Tracie McLee – Director of Development, Center for Safety and Change
  • Gail Nachimson – Program Director, Education Services, Jawonio, Inc.
  • Christina (Chrissy) Place – Director of Marketing & Operations, Stone Street Advisor Group
  • David Scharf – Owner, David L Scharf & Co., Inc
  • Alejandra Silva-Exias – Legislative Counsel, Rockland County Legislature
  • Lin Simeti – PTAC Program Director, Rockland Economic Development Corporation
  • Morgan Strand – Youth Services Information Specialist, The Nyack Library
  • Susan Trugman – NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty
  • Yvette Vasquez-Blitzer – Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Dominican College
  • Gary Windman – Department Manager, Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.

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