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2025098
APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
- Introduced
- July 13, 2025
- Latest action
- July 13, 2025
- Status
- ADOPTED
- District coverage
- 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
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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
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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