Our People

Who we are

At Greater Mental Health of New York, our agency upholds the core values of compassion, respect, and collaboration. Composed of dedicated and passionate individuals, our program, service, and administrative teams bring together a diverse range of skills and perspectives crucial to promoting psychological safety and success among all of our employees and those receiving services.

Our Board and Staff have extensive careers as healthcare professionals, with many team members having dedicated multiple years to the agency. Established over 75 years ago, our agency holds a profound understanding of the communities we serve and the administrative and clinical expertise necessary to carry out our work with the utmost care and effectiveness.

Hon. Mary F. Foster

Board President

Mary Jo Bramson

Board Vice President

Jeanette L. Fairhurst

Board Vice President

Ann Mandel Laitman, M.D.

Board Vice President

Deborah Rizzi

Board Vice President

Tracey Wilmot

Board Vice President

Meryl A. Allison

Board Treasurer

William J. Weber

Vice Treasurer

Gerald Stern

Board Secretary

Andrew J. Bracco, MBA

Board Member

Elizabeth Falco

Board Member

Mary Beth Feerick Benedetto

Board Member

Shayna Feuer, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSN

Board Member

David Flemister

Board Member

Greg Frisoli

Board Member

David Gerber, M.Ed. CASAC

Board Member

Lori Gruebel

Board Member

Patrice Ingrassia

Board Member

Jennifer L. Kasoff

Board Member

Raghunath M. Mehta, MD

Board Member

Nicholas R. Pirrotta

Board Member

Steven Rabinowitz

Board Member

Claire Surrey Bolger

Board Member

Yvonne Tropp-Epstein

Board Member

Gerri S. Zabusky, LMSW, ACSW

Board Member

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We center humanity and connection in everything we do - including the personal and professional growth of our staff.

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We value our employees' unique talents, cultural perspectives, and experiences, recognizing the inherent value that a diverse workforce brings to our organization.

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We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment that inspires strength-based therapy and recovery. Our commitment drives innovation, encourages empathy, and promotes psychological safety and success for all employees and individuals receiving services.

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At Greater Mental Health, we are committed to bettering our community’s mental health through providing high-quality services, resources, and support. Learn more about our workplace environment and benefits and how you can become part of our team today.

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