CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 2024150 RE: CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Legislators GARITO, POLASEK, MC HOUL, ROLISON, GORMAN, and BRENDLI offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2016223, the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission was established, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2016224, the membership of such Commission was fixed at fourteen (14) members, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the aforementioned Resolution, the County Executive and the Chairman of the Legislature are each authorized to appoint seven (7) members of the Commission, and WHEREAS, all fourteen (14) members shall be subject to Legislative approval; and WHEREAS, there are two appointments by the County Executive which are due to expire on September 30, 2024: Doris Diaz-Kelly and Manuela Roosevelt, and WHEREAS, there are three vacant positions: Tara Simmons, Greg Totino and Thomas Onaje Benjamin, two of which will be filled with appointments by the Chairman of the Legislature, and one will remain vacant, as well as one appointment which is due to expire September 30, 2024: Tracy Anderson, and WHEREAS, the County Executive and the Chairman of the Legislature appoint and reappoint the following individuals to the Commission to fill each appropriate term, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the appointment and reappointment of the following individuals, by the County Executive and the Chairman of the Legislature, to serve without compensation, are hereby confirmed: COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS: TERM: Melissa Dos Santos 1460 Salt Point Turnpike Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 10/1/24 to 9/30/2027 (filling Doris Diaz-Kelly position) Jason Baker 19 Corlies Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 10/1/24 to 9/30/2027 (filling Manuela Roosevelt position) CHAIRMAN APPOINTMENT: Jennifer J. Young 14 Knoll Road Fishkill, NY 12524 Derek Zimmerman 830 Regency Drive Fishkill, NY 12524 CHAIRMAN REAPPOINTMENT: TERM: 10/1/24 to 9/30/2025 (filling unexpired term of Tara Simmons) 10/1/24 to 9/30/2026 (filling unexpired term of Greg Totino) TERM: 10/1/24 to 9/30/2027 Pawling, NY 12564 CA-089-24 CEB/rjw G-0602 08/12/24 Fiscal Impact: None. APPROVED, ( susant serene SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Desa_ 9-16-2024 STATE OF NEW YORK sS: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS 'This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing resolution with the original resolution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was adopted by said Legislature on the 9 day of September 2024, and that the same is a true and correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thercof INWITNESS WITEREOR, I have hereunto set my hand and scal of said I egislatufe this gu day of September 2024 • Rugh Wager Melissa Dos Santos, LMSW & CASAC-T 845-240-5412/melissadossines1026gmail.com PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & MEMBERSHIPS Licensed Master Social Worker, State of New York License No. 110824 National Association of Social Workers, Member Exp. September 2025 Since November 2017 CERTIFICATIONS Trained Narcan Responder CASAC-Trainee, State of New York No. 37226 since March 2019 Exp. February 2026 EDUCATION Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service Master of Social Work Marist College Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Minor: Sociology * Marist College Social Work Association, Vice President 2018-2019 Dutchess Community College Associate in Science, Human Services the Bronx, NY May 2020 Poughkcepsie, NY May 2019 Poughkeepsie, NY January 2017 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE County of Greene, Mental Health Clinic Adult Team Clinician - 35hrs/Wk Cairo, NY October 2021-Present *Job description is detailed below Mental Health America of Columbia-Greene Counties INC. Greene County Mental Health Clinic. Cairo, NY Mental Health Specialist/ Adult Team Clinician -35hrs/Wk January 2021-October 2021 Maintained an individual psychotherapy caseload of 45-60 adult clients ages 18-67; responsible for completing treatment plans, diagnosis screening, biopsychosocials, family and criminal court evaluations. Clients included LGBT+ population, diagnosis mainly consisted of Addiction, Personality, and Psychotic Disorder, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma. Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams, in addition to being a Mental Healch liaison at Greene County Public Health/ Family Planning for their MAT program. Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System (Internship) Substance Abuse Outpatient Treacment Program (SAOTP) - 21 hours/wk September 2019- April 2020 Maintained an individual therapy caseload utilizing various therapeutic interventions; facilitated process and educational groups on meditation, PTSD, early and late recovery, developed a curriculum for a 10-weck group on the topic of healthy relationships. Conducted biopsychosocial and intake assessments, researched and drafted policies for VA SAOTP, and assisted che LGBT committee in planning and hosting community events. Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill Dorm Director/ Medical Designcc/Group Leader -24/7 / 7 day sessions July 2019- August 2019 Summer Resident Director for the Girls Leadership Worldwide (GLW) Program for 24 females ages 13-16. Co-created leadership activities and workshops, managed off-site trips and activities to facilitate leadership development and embody Elcanor Rooscvelt's human rights beliefs. Dutchess County Probation Poughkeepsie, NY (Internship) Judicial Diversion - 16 hours/wk September 2018- May 2019 Interned with a Probation Officer in the Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Unit with the Dutchess County Felony Drug Court. Managed caseload of 65-70 adult clients, and established eligibility for various ATI programs, jail screenings, creating treatment plans, following court appearances/ dates, having monthly program participant meetings, daily in office or field contact, and weekly communication and interdisciplinary work with Dutchess County Dept. of Mental Hygiene, Public Defender, District Attorney, Judges, Social Services, and others. Melissa Dos Santos Page 1 of 2 Melissa Dos Santos, LMSW & CASAC-T 845-240-5412/melissadossaures102hrazmail.com Frost Valicy YMCA Educational Farm Denning, NY Residential Counselor - 24/7 / 12 day session August 2018 Upward Bound Poughkeepsie, NX Tutor / Counselor- 30 hours/ weekly June 2018- August 2018 Run by Marist College for local at-risk, low-income high school students (9th-12ch), allowing them co live on-campus, take classes, retake regents or take college credits and have a safe, sober summer. Frost Valley YMCA Educational Farm Denning, NY Residential Counselor - 24/7 / 12 day sessions June 2017-August 2017 Guaranteed the safety and wellbeing of adolescents ages 7-16 within an exciting environment. Collaborated with other staff to create therapeutic, mindful, and fun outdoor activities; furthering self-growth by instilling essential core values into daily experience. Poughkeepsie City School District ELC Poughkeepsie, NY Intem Assistant Teacher - 8 hours/wk September 2016 - December 2016 Assisted and maintained a classroom with 24 kindergartners: supported lessons, structured classroom environment and supervised children. Designed and implemented an art therapy project, observed and identified clinical early-onset behaviors. Dutchess County Community Action Dover Plains, NY Intern Client Advocate -5 hours/wk February 2016- May 2016 Engaged in field work, administracive support, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Energy Crisis Intervenrion Program (ECIP) applications, Weatherization Assistance Program, Prescription Assistance, and assisted the on-site Dress for Success thrift shop and food pantry. PRACTICE AND RESEARCH INTERESTS Veteran and Military Populations Trauma Informed Practice Criminal Justice / Incarceration Human Rights and Social Justice Environmental and Outdoor Therapies Mental Health & Substance Abuse RESEARCH Dominican College Student Advocacy Conference Renaming Codependency: Self- Love Deficit Disorder New York State Social Work Education Association Conference Mental Health Challenges Faced by Active-Duty Soldiers, the Reliabilicy of Soldiers Self-Reported Screenings and TRICARE's Treatment Accessibility Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (CURSCA) Mental Health Challenges Faced by Active-Dury Soldiers, the Reliability of Soldiers Self-Reported Screenings and TRICARE's Treatment Accessibility April 2018 October 2018 April 2019 135Vb-s:4707 Melissa Dos Santos Page 2 of 2 Jason Baker PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hudson Valley Credit Union, Poughkeepsie, NY - Licensed Branch Associate AGG 2022" PRESENT Assists individuals and businesses with accounts and loans, as well as problem resolution and relationship management. Additionally, provides retirement and financial planning with applicable licenses. Hudson Valley Credit Union, Poughkeepsie, NY - Financial Services Representative Assisted individuals and businesses with accounts and loans, as well as problem resolution and relationship management. Hudson Valley Credit Union, Poughkeepsie, NY - Teller/Lead Teller ju: 20:3 ji.3021 Conducted a high volume of fiancial transactions in a secure and efficient manner while growing and maintaining member relationships. VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Dutchess County Pride Center, Poughkeepsie, NY — Member of the Board SEP 2002 • PRESENT Actively serving on the board of the Pride Center, whose goal is to Improve the health, safety, and woll-being of the entire KGBTO: community in Dutchess County. City of Poughkeepsie Procedural Justice Committee, Poughkeepsie, NY - Committee Member AN E RESEN Actively serving as a member of the committee, whose goal is to improve the relationship bereen the City of Poughkeepsie Police and the community members they serve through collaboration and dialogue. 19 Corlies Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 264-7310 [email protected] EDUCATION SUNY New Paltz., New Paltz, NY — Bachelor of Science SEP 3019 • MAY 2021 Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY - Associate in Arts SEP 2015 - MAY 20:3 Graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Associate in Arts for Mathematics. Jennifer J. Young 14 Knoll Court Fishkill, NY 12524 845-742-7112/ [email protected] Career Experience: 2019- Present Executive Director/Co-Founder BE A FRIEND PROJECT, Cold Spring, NY "Kids for kids" national non-profit 501c3 "Supporting student 'Upstanders' working to end bullying and its traumatic consequences, save lives and build kinder communities!" (Currently serving approximately 10,000 kindergarten-college students/year) www.beairiendproject.org 2008- 2019 • 2015 BAFP Co-Founder/2019 Non-Profit 501c3 Incorporator • Supervise and control the day-to-day management of the organization, including development and office staff, volunteers, interns, bullying prevention & kindness initiatives (including developing and overseeing the national Teen Kindness Board, Friend Mail Program and international BAFP Kindness Clubs) strategic, operational and financial planning. Creative lead on marketing, social media, website design and mission messaging. • Creation and management of exclusive worldwide licensing of "IT'S EASY! The Friend Strong Musical' (the show that inspired the BAFP) to educational entities, and the production of its showcases at fundraisers • Mentor BAFP Upstanders whose awards for BAFP work have included the 2022 Diana Award, only charity named for the Princess of Wales, world's most prestigious humanitarian and social action award for youths ages 9-25; the FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Gold Award; the Los Angeles Unified School District 'Human Relations' Award. • Accepted the 2023 SPIRIT OF MATTHEW AWARD from the Matthew Shepard Foundation on behalf of the Be A Friend Project organization and our network of student Upstanders • 2022 Speaker at NGLCC (National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) in Washington DC, 2023 Matthew Shepard Foundation Gala and more events. Co-President/Co-Founder - Educator/Author SEE THE WISH/where education is entertaining, Cold Spring, NY (Creators of educational/ motivational presentations, theater productions, Dramaterials ™ Theater Kits, award-winning books and music for elementary/middle school) Achievements include: • Co-Playwright/Producer of bullying prevention, middle school show, "IT'S EASY! The Friend Strong Musical," winning 8 Broadway World Awards 2017 • Development/Presentation of "An Hour To Imagine, Wish and Dream" and "The Bully & The Bystanders Theatrical Anti-Bullying Presentation" at elementary schools. • Editorial development of the Dramaterials ™ line of 12 "plays and musicals that teach curriculum and character" sold nationally in school supply catalogs and stores. • Contracted by Oxford University Press for educational songwriting for the Oxford Discover Series 15-6" Grades student workbooks. • Produced full-length family musicals, including 2009 "Jenny's Penny" and 2012 "Matzah & Miracles" mounted at The Performance Space in the Bronx, NY, Emelin Theater in Mamaroneck, NY, and The Depot Theater in Garrison, NY. Jennifer J. Young - Page 2 Feb. 1995 - 2009 Jan. 1997 - March 2001 Nov. 1989- Jan. 1995 Educator/Group Work (Consultant) Positions included: ROCKLAND COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES, NY • Life Skills Workshops for Foster Care teens - Leader/Program Design • Advanced Training & Support Group for Foster Parents - Leader HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Cold Spring, NY Home Instruction Tutor - all grades PHILIPSTOWN RECREATION CENTER, Garrison, NY Director of Teen Program, Summer 2006 REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, Spring Valley, NY Taught ESL classes and job skills to refugees and developed job sites within the communities BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER, Rockland County, NY (volunteer) Facilitator of group initiatives to build self-esteem for women and their children Director Of Marketing & Product Development GUIDECRAFT USA, Orangeburg, NY (Manufacturer of early childhood educational toys & teacher resources) Responsible for all company written communications including press releases and annual catalogs and all phases of new product development including prototype design, safety testing, market research and overseas delivery schedules. Coordinated trade shows and designed exhibit booths, winning "Outstanding Exhibit - Best Multiple Booth" out of 500 booths, National School Supply & Equipment Association, 1997. Life Skills Educator / Independent Living Specialist ST. AGATHA HOME/NEW YORK FOUNDLING, NY (foster care agency) • Prepared 500+ foster care adolescents ages 14-21 for the transition to independent living by counseling, leading group workshops and programs on career awareness, college placement, conflict resolution, social skills, employment readiness, human development issues and all aspects of responsible, meaningful adult life • Coordinated and facilitated challenge/adventure retreats Created/facilitated support groups for Unaccompanied Vietnamese Refugee Minors • Trained group home staff/social workers on how to integrate teaching of life skills • Co-authored agency "train-the-trainers" manual on human sexuality • Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and as a NYS Job Coach Professional Development SPEAKER: "Instilling Self-Esteem and Empathy in At-Risk Youths Through Adventure Programs" - Association for Experiential Education Conference, Austin, Texas - Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies, Syracuse, New York - National Association of Social Workers Conference, Orlando, Florida Education: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Bachelor of Arts (English/Sociology) Author of "The Wishful Penny-Adventures of a One-Cent Coin" ~ 2012 Mom's Choice Award Winner Co-Author of "Matzah & Miracles" ~ 2012 Winner of Benjamin Franklin GOLD Award, Mom's Choice Award, Parents' Choice Award DEREK ZIMMERMAN 830 Regency Drive Fishkill, NY 12524 (917-689-7104) [email protected] TEACHING EXPERIENCE: JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, New York, NY Adjunct Lecturer, August 2014 - Present • Develop curricula for criminal justice and law courses • Prepare lecture presentations and learning exercises • Instruct students on lecture materials and exercises Secure guest lecturers to enlighten students Inform students of career opportunities • Advise and counsel students COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS EXPERIENCE: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION Supervising Probation Officer, March 2000 - 2016 (Retirement) • Managed operations for various probationer supervision units • Reviewed legal memoranda for court submission • Maintained relationships with service providers • Chaired probationer administrative hearings • Prepared statistical data Probation Officer, November 1991- March 2000 • Conducted defendant background investigations • Crafted defendant pre-sentence reports • Interviewed crime victims OTHER EXPERIENCE: JUNIOR MAGAZINE, Wynnewood, PA Managing Editor, January 2008 - December 2008 • Edited and approved articles for publication • Negotiated contracts with vendors EDUCATION: NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL, New York, NY Juris Doctor, May 2003 BARUCH COLLEGE, New York, NY Master of Business Administration, May 1997 LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, Brooklyn, NY Bachelor of Science, June 1984 Family and Human Services Committee Roll Call District Name District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Truit* 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) 12 Present: Absent: Vacant: Resolution: Motion: Total: 12 _Yes Abstentions: No No 2024150 CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 Roll Call Sheets District Present: Absent: Vacant: District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley 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 2 District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Resolution: J Ball a Does a Paing Motion: Last Name YES NO Truitt Houston Polasek Valdés Smith Atkins Abdent Gorman Travelpiece Lawler D'Aquanni Kaul Brendli Johnson Kearney Metzger Paoloni Versaci Faust McHoul Page Absent Drago Munn Caswell Garito Rolison House Absent Total : 22 Yes - No Abstentions: O 2024150 CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 9, 2024