Our Team

Toni Mullee
Executive Director

e: toni@dsaneo.org p: 216.816.2035

Leslie Burke
Development Director

Leslie is responsible for grant writing, special event sponsorships, third party fundraisers & matching gifts.
e: leslieb@dsaneo.org p: 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.org p: 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.org p: 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.org p: 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.org p: 216.816.2038

Barb Waddle
Social Programs Manager

Barb is responsible for social programming for DSANEO families, including our annual holiday party.
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.org p: 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

Andy Bean
Program Coordinator

Andy runs DSANEO's golf program and in-person cooking classes. You can reach Andy at andy@dsaneo.org

Calli Fenik
Buddy Walk Coordinator

Calli runs the Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk for DSANEO. Calli can be reached at calli@dsaneo.org or 216.329.4955

Matt Chernitsky
Adult Employment Coordinator

Matt is responsible for running the Sunburst Snacks Program. He also runs the D.A.D.S. and Pathway for Pops programs. You can reach Matt at matt@dsaneo.org.

Allison Fenik
Adult Employment Coordinator

Allison assists Matt with the Sunburst Snacks Program. She can be reached at allison@dsaneo.org and 216.816.2046