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
Blake Delaplane
Member