Toni Mullee
Executive Director
e: toni@dsaneo.orgp: 216.816.2035
Leslie Burke
Development Director
Leslie is responsible for grant writing, special event sponsorships, third party fundraisers & matching gifts.e: leslieb@dsaneo.orgp: 216.816.2036
Denise Cirino
Director of Teen & Adult Engagement
Denise can help you with transitioning from high school to adult issues such as guardianship, Social Security, Medicaid and Employment.e: denise@dsaneo.orgp: 216.816.2044
Carrie Linden
Office Assistant
Carrie does data entry, helps with special events, and assists with many office tasks. She has represented individuals with Down syndrome on many occasions and this is an important aspect of her work at DSANEO. She is passionate in her knowledge that individuals with disabilities contribute fully to their communities, families and workplaces.
Gina Mitchner
Education Director
e: gina@dsaneo.orgp: 216.816.2039
Debbie Picker
Healthy Aging Support Coordinator
Debbie provides families with helpful resources to enable our adults with Down syndrome to thrive. This includes information regarding housing, mental and physical health, social engagement, benefit programs and avenues to foster independence in our loved ones. e: debbie@dsaneo.orgp: 216.816.2045
Maria Sivertson
Director of Community Relations
Maria develops support for DSANEO through community outreach, corporate giving, marketing initiatives, digital media, and special events. She cultivates positive relationships and vital partnerships with the local and virtual community. Maria is the host of Something Extra, DSANEO's monthly television show. She is also a member of the Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce.e: maria@dsaneo.orgp: 216.816.2038
Barb Waddle
Social Programs Manager
Barb is responsible for social programming for DSANEO families, including the success of our two annual major fundraising events, the Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk and the Sunburst Gala.our annual holiday party for DSANEO families. e: barbw@dsaneo.org p: 216.816.2040
Dr. Laura Cifra-Bean
Medical Outreach Director
Dr. Cifra-Bean is responsible for outreach to the medical community in Northeast Ohio on behalf of DSANEO. She works with our Medical Advisory Board, guest lectures to students of health care professions, reviews research studies submitted to DSANEO prior to recruitment of families, and conducts webinars to inform families of important topics to address the medical needs of family members with Down syndrome.e: lcifra-bean@dsaneo.orgp: 216.816.2037
Cori Thomas
New Parent Support Coordinator
Cori is supporting families with children ages 0-3 in our community. Contact Cori at 216.816.2042 or cori@dsaneo.org
Melissa Khorana
Early Childhood Family Support Coordinator
Melissa will be supporting families with children ages 3-5 in our community. Contact Melissa at 216.816.2043 or melissa@dsaneo.org
Mandy Spisak
Office Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Mandy is responsible for managing the office and recruiting and managing volunteers for DSANEO. Contact Mandy at 216.816.2041 or mandy@dsaneo.org
Carissa Burks
Adult Employment Coordinator
Carissa runs our Sunburst Snacks program, DSANEO's Adult Employment Initiative designed to prepare, connect and employ adults with Down syndrome across Northeast Ohio. Contact Carissa at 216.816.2046 or carissa@dsaneo.org