Agency Staff

For general questions e-mail [email protected]

Christina “Tina” Cornish-Lauria
Executive Director
Joined CAREERS in 1989
[email protected]


Valhalla Office

400 Columbus Avenue, Suite 123 South
Valhalla, NY 10595
Tel: (914) 741-JOBS (5627)
Fax:(914) 741-6901
Click here for Valhalla staff info and directions


Carmel Office

1961 Route 6, Suite 12
Carmel, NY 10512
Tel: (845) 225-8007
Fax:(845) 225-6820
Click here for Carmel staff info and directions

 

   CAREERS Staff

Jennifer Retacco
Jennifer Retacco
Valhalla Program and Transition Coordinator
Joined CAREERS in 1996
[email protected]

 

Lynn Newman
Lynn Oliveto
Valhalla Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2010
[email protected]
 

Violet Nikac
Violet Nikac
Valhalla Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2022
[email protected]

 

Allegra Palevich
Allegra Palevich
Valhalla Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2015
[email protected]

 

Allison ScorcaAllison Scorca
Valhalla Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2004
[email protected]

 

Carly Adamsky

Carly Adamsky
Communications Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2024
[email protected]

 
 

Yolanda Green
Yolanda Greene
Secretary
Joined CAREERS in 2018
[email protected]
 

Kathy Shallo
Kathy Shallo
Executive Secretary
Joined CAREERS in 1991
[email protected]
 

 
Rebecca Appleyard
Carmel Program Coordinator
Joined CAREERS in 1996
[email protected]

 

Marielena Behnken
Marielena Behnken
Carmel Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2006
[email protected]

 

Kelly CorvinoKelly Corvino
Carmel Transition & Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Joined CAREERS in 2023
[email protected]

 

Laura DetoiaLaura DeToia   
  Carmel Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2025
[email protected] 

 

Vernal Ford
Vernal Ford
Valhalla Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2022
[email protected]

 

Sandra Lauth
Carmel Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2021
[email protected]
 

Damien LawrenceDamien Lawrence
Carmel Community Instructor
Joined CAREERS in 2024
[email protected]
 

Tanya Morton
Tanya Morton
Carmel Employment Specialist
Joined CAREERS in 2017
[email protected]