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2025098

APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

Introduced
July 13, 2025
Latest action
July 13, 2025
Status
ADOPTED
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scope: countywide

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FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 2025098 RE: APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Legislators GARITO, HOUSTON, POLASEK, MC HOUL, VERSACI, D'AQUANNI, and GORMAN offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2024135, the Dutchess County Legislature adopted Local Law #1 of 2024; and WHEREAS, Article 41 of the Mental Hygiene Law, Section 9.03 of the Dutchess County Charter, and Section 9.01 of the Dutchess County Administrative Code provide for the Creation of a Community Services Advisory Board whose members are appointed by the Legislature; and WHEREAS, Section 41.11(d) of the Mental Hygiene Law provides that each member shall be appointed for a four-year term, that vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms and that no member may serve more than two consecutive terms; and WHEREAS, vacancies exist on said Board; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Legislature does hereby appoint the following to the Dutchess County Community Services Advisory Board: APPOINTMENTS: TERMS ENDING: Alyssa Carrion Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 (Filling unexpired term of Cheryl Brady's vacancy) 12/31/2026 Ronald Rosen, Ed. D. Poughkeepsie NY 12603 (Filling unexpired term of Heather L. Kunkel's vacancy) 12/31/2025 Sarah N. Kadish Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Filling unexpired term of Brianna Dodge's vacancy) 12/31/2025 APPROVED Susar serero SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DUTCHESS sS: Deto tuly 17, 2025 This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, have compared the forgoing resolution with the original resolution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was adopted by said Legislature on the 14th day of July 2025, and that the same is a true and correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thorcof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hercunto set my hand and scal of said I.egislaturu this 14h day of July 2025 Righ trager ANGISLATUR Alyssa M. Carrion 45-745-8386 819 Farmers Mills Road Carmel, NY 10512 [email protected] EDUCATION New York University Boston University University of Washington United States Military Academy Currently Attending Certificate in Paralegal Studies BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences BS in Spanish and Portuguese New York, NY Boston, MA Seattle, WA West Point, NY EXPERIENCE Mental Health America of Dutchess County Poughkeepsie, NY Director of Veterans Programs July 2023 - Present • Manage a staff of 11 Veterans and one civilian who operate the Veterans Programs • Oversee 4 large grant programs and multiple micro-grants ensuring compliance with guidance • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and as needed reports on program status SSG Fox Program Manager September 2022 - July 2023 • Developed federal grant program for suicide prevention covering two counties • Responsible for training and oversight of 5 staff members • Planned and conducted numerous outreach events .ERO Program Manager • Conduct Intake Interviews for potential Veteran Clients • Coordinate with local housing and hotels for Veteran stays • Ensure wrap around services are provided to all Veterans who come in the office Aug 2020 - September 2022 Vet2Vet Program Specialist • Provide Peer Support for Veteran program members • Maintain communication and check-ins with program participants • Conduct community outreach to local veterans April 2020 - Aug 2020 Putnam County National Bank IT Manager/Controller/Loan Processor/Compliance Officer Carmel, NY July 2016 - March 2020 • Prepares monthly Board of Directors meeting packets and minutes • Responsible for Regulatory Compliance for Deposit and Loan Departments • Responsible for Regulatory Reports (i.e. Call Report and reports to OCC) • Prepares Loan Estimates and Closing Disclosures for Loan Transactions • Project manager for migration of core processing system, Mobile Banking development, and Debit Card program • Balance and report monthly budget and variances Self Employed zamstress • Tested and developed patterns for independent pattern designers • Made handmade children's clothing and purses Port Angeles, WA Oct 2011 - June 2016 United States Army Reserve Executive Officer Fort Lewis, WA May 2009 - Oct 2011 • Responsible for approving training plans and personnel actions for eight subordinate units with approximately 200 Soldiers in each • Compiled and submitted Unit Status Report to higher headquarters • Interacted with Brigade staff in the absence of the Battalion Commander United States Army Fort Lewis, WA Training Officer, Platoon Leader May 2004 - May 2009 • Developed in depth training plans on police training missions, convoy operations, customs operations, and short-term detainee operations • Planned multiple Battalion level training events, consisting of 500+ Soldiers PROFESSIONAL SKILLS QuickBooks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ADP Workforce Now, WestLaw VOLUNTEER WORK VFW Post 5444 Quartermaster, Dutchess County Veterans Affairs Committee Member, Dutchess County Honor-A-Vet Committee Member Ronald Rosen, Ed.D. 6 Mulberry Lane Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 Home Phone and Fax: 845-452-1563 e-mail: [email protected] EDUCATION B.A. M.A. Ed.D. Psychology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York School/Clinical Psychology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NI Education Administration and Curriculum SUNY Albany, NY CERTIFICATION-LICENSURE School Psychologist, New York State, Permanent Certification Schoo1 District Administrator, New York State, Permanent Certification Certified AMHA: specialization in learning/developmental disabilities SYNOPSIS OF EXPERIENCE 11 years as School Psychologist 10 plus years as adjunct teaching psychology courses at Dutchess Community College (DCC). Promoted to Associate Professor in 2018. Total of 44 DCC in-person classes to date. 10 years as public school Director of Pupil Services/Special Education Grant writer for both flow-thru grants and competitive grants 6 years as Dean for Student Assessment for private special needs school 3 years plus as Superintendent of NY special needs (ED) public school 3 years as Director of Education for New York State OMH facility SUMMARY OF SOME STRENGTHS Consultation with teaching and support staff about improving student learning as well as critical social skills---High School thru College Counseling and provision of specific student support services Vocational transition coordination with academic and community partners Grant writing Chairing the Committee on Special Education, K-12 and to college Staff development at all levels, including parent and community support Strategic and long-range planning for best program integration State and Federal (ADA) requirements and special education regulations New York State OMH and OPWDD expectations and regulations Professional presentations for a wide variety of audiences Page 1 of 2 COMMUNIIY ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS Board Member, Dutchess County Mental Hygiene Board Member, Dutchess County Developmental Disabilities Committee 2010 to 2014 2007 to 2015 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZAIIONS Council on Exceptional Children and Adults Workshop Presentation, Annual Convention, October, 2009: "Why Parents of Special Needs Students Must Change" Workshop Presentation, Annual Convention, November, 2008: "Why Social Skills are Critical for Vocational Success of Special Needs Students" forkshop Presentation, Annual Convention, November, 2006 'Raising the bar: Academic versus Social Skills Training' School Administrators Association of New York Workshop Presentation, Annual Conference, October, 2007: "Initiating and Maintaining Leadership in Vacuums of Our Own Making" ON GOING CONSULTING ACTIVITY Consultation work with school age students on the autistic spectrum and students with ADHD seeking college admission 2021 to present Assisting parents of special needs students in working cooperatively with their school districts, private schools and agencies 2021 to present Page 2 of 2 Sarah N. Kadish [email protected] (914) 316-9108 132 Franklin St. Apt. 6 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Education White Plains, NY B.A. Literature Purchase College SUNY 1991 M.S. Information Systems Pace University 2000 A.S. Marketing Westchester Community College 2022 Work White Plains, NY March of Dimes Foundation Database Specialist March of Dimes Foundation Research Volunteer Pace University Career Services Office Manager 2011-2018 2007-2011 1991-2006 Spanish Aptitude for Fluency Conversation Reading Computer Database Spreadsheet Powerpoint Research Editorial Board Membership Pleasantville Gardens Condominiums Board of Managers 2007 - 2012 Purchase College SUNY Alumni Association 1991 - 1995 Family and Human Services Committee Roll Call District Name District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley | Truitt* Yes District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook | Houston* District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith* District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Travelpiece District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie D'Aquanni District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul (VC) District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Garito (C) Present: Absent: Vacant: Resolution: V Motion: Total: 0 Abstentions: No Absent Absent Absent 9 Yes No 2025098 APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD JULY 10, 2025 Roll Call Sheets District Present: Absent: Vacant: Last Name YES District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Truitt District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook District 3 - LaGrange District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck District 12 - East Fishkill District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie District 15 - Wappinger District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck District 21 - East Fishkill District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill District 24 - Dover and Pawling Resolution: - Motion: Houston Polasek Valdés Smith Absent Atkins Gorman Travelpiece Lawler Absent D'Aquanni Kaul Brendli Johnson Kearney Metzger Paoloni Versaci Faust McHoul Page Drago Munn Caswell Garito Rolison House Total : 23 Yes Abstentions: NO No 2025098 APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD JULY 14, 2025