About CRi

Our Committees

Mission Statements

Governance

The CRi Governance Committee is committed to cultivating strong, ethical and transparent governance across CRi’s Boards and Affiliates. By guiding the Board’s development, supporting strategic member recruitment, and overseeing the annual CEO evaluation and leadership succession planning, among other responsibilities, the Committee strengthens the Board’s leadership, effectiveness, and integrity in alignment with CRi’s mission. 

Advocacy 

The CRi Advocacy Committee builds relationships, educates, and creates opportunities to extend CRi’s mission of supporting persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, severe mental health challenges, and youth who have aged out of foster care. 

Finance

The CRi Finance Committee is committed to ensuring the financial health, integrity, and long-term sustainability of CRi and its Affiliates. Through thoughtful oversight and responsible stewardship, the Committee ensures that our financial policies, strategies, and budgets support the mission, values, and strategic plan of the organization, including strategically directing our limited resources for maximum impact. 

 

Executive Committee

Steven Dunn-1

Steven Dunn

Chair

Newman Ainsley-1

Newman Ainsley

Vice Chair

Tamika Hawkins

Tamika Hawkins Adu

Secretary

Mike Fitzgerald

Mike Fitzgerald

Treasurer

Justin Zakia

Justin Zakia

President & CEO, Ex-Officio Member

Governance Committee

Eva Loser-1

Eva Loser

Chair

Steven Dunn-1

Steven F. Dunn

Member

Matt Bartley

Matthew Bartley

Member

Paula Bruggeman-1

Paula Bruggeman

Member

John Slye Jr

John Slye, Jr.

Member

Advocacy Committee

Christine Plummer-1

Christine Plummer

Chair

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Blake Delaplane

Member

Steven Dunn-1

Steven Dunn

Member

Paul Gallagher

Paul Gallagher

Member

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John Schifalacqua

Member

Jen Wellington

Jennifer Wellington

Member

Justin Zakia

Justin Zakia

Member, President & CEO

Finance Committee

Mike Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald

Chair

Tom Clark

Tom Clark

Member

Steven Dunn-1

Steven Dunn

Member

Paul Gallagher

Paul Gallagher

Member

Christine Plummer-1

Christine Plummer

Member

Tom Skelly-1

Thomas Skelly

Member

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John Wood

Member