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
Chair

Newman Ainsley
Vice Chair

Tamika Hawkins Adu
Secretary

Mike Fitzgerald
Treasurer

Justin Zakia
President & CEO, Ex-Officio Member
Governance Committee

Eva Loser
Chair

Steven F. Dunn
Member

Matthew Bartley
Member

Paula Bruggeman
Member

John Slye, Jr.
Member
Advocacy Committee

Christine Plummer
Chair

Blake Delaplane
Member

Steven Dunn
Member

Paul Gallagher
Member

John Schifalacqua
Member

Jennifer Wellington
Member

Justin Zakia
Member, President & CEO
Finance Committee

Michael Fitzgerald
Chair

Tom Clark
Member

Steven Dunn
Member

Paul Gallagher
Member

Christine Plummer
Member

Thomas Skelly
Member

John Wood
Member