Winter Welcome at ICAN

We kicked off the season with new faces, fresh energy and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families. Get to know the newest members of the ICAN family and the experiences that make them uniquely them!

Front Row: Ashley Emerson, Kelsey Lomber, Majda Begulic, Alexis Fahey, Cassidy McBee
Back Row: Christy Randall, MaeJean Hanik, Gina Owens, Lara McNamara, Heather Wasielewski, Yasmiri Estevez, Jessica Brown, Donna Wase

Front Row: Kelsea Morris, Stephanie Quesnell, Kailah Hurst, Kathryn Boardman, Roy Rodriguez
Back Row: Eric Kowiatek, Mahdi Jawad, Lamine Sambou, Madison Alberico, Sarah Yacco, Kevin Ziesenits, Becky D’Aiuto, Kristin Cornell, Deborah Weir

 

Madison Abico

Case Planner, Preventive

Madison spent a year in Finland as an exchange student and has visited every state on the East Coast. She enjoys volunteering at the humane society. Her family consists of her wife, their cats and their soon to be newest member!

  

Kathryn Boardman

Community Based Support Specialist, SPIN

Kathryn was born and raised on a maple syrup farm in Canada. She collects 35mm cameras and takes tons of black and white photos. Her favorite vacation was exploring New Orleans. Her family includes her son, daughter, husband, three dogs and two cats.

 

Jessica Brown

Social Care Network Specialist, Social Care Network

Jessica was born on Friday the 13th during a full moon on Good Friday! She knit the sweater that she wore to orientation and is a certified yoga instructor. Her family includes her five children, two cats, older cousin (who she considers a sister) and a close circle of friends who include former coworkers, musicians and knitters.

 

Kristin Cornell

Program Supervisor, Healthy Families of Montgomery & Schoharie Counties

Kristin fills her cup by spending time with her 12 year old son and experiencing life through his activities. She has an unhealthy amount of knowledge on westerns and serial killers. She also once climbed Overlook Mountain in the Catskills and explored the ruins on top! She believes family includes anyone who uplifts and supports you.

 

Becky D’Aiuto

Director of Development & Marketing

Born in Canada and a U.S. citizen since 2013, Becky has lived in six states. Her last name means “to help” in Italian - a fitting match for her work! Her family includes her husband Paul, daughters Lindsay, Mackenzie and Caroline, plus her dogs Gunner, Stella and Cannoli.

 

Yasmiri Estevez

Student Engagement Specialist, School Based (Albany Elementary)

Yasmiri is a lover of cheesy movies. She considers herself spontaneous and random at times, but always funny and down to go with the flow. She considers family to be her four children.

 

Alexis Fahy

RED Program Supervisor, UCSD System of Care

Alexis is a proud dog mom who once took a solo trip to New York City and became the first in her family to attend college. Her mom, grandma, two dogs and cat make up her family.

 

MaeJean Hanik

Family Engagement Supervisor, Herkimer County System of Care

MaeJean is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She loves time outdoors going hiking or kayaking and even went shark diving off the coast of Hawaii this summer (no cage needed!). Her family consists of her two (almost three!) children, husband, her dog and her two cats.

 

Kailah Hurst

Graphic Design & Production Specialist, Marketing and Development

Kailah helps rescue cats in the Utica area and has over two dozen cousins. She enjoys crafts ranging from friendship bracelets to designing lampshades. Her two cats, siblings, parents and stepfamily are her family.

 

Eric Kowiatek

Graphic Design & Production Specialist, Marketing and Development

Eric worked for the Utica Comets for 12 years and got engaged on a beach in Jamaica. He has designed a logo for not one, but two international sports tournaments! He comes from a large family and married into another one, but considers his wife, dog and cat his immediate family.

 

Cassidy McBee

Social Care Network Specialist

Cassidy is a book lover at heart and enjoys crafting with her son. When she’s not working, she prefers a cozy night in.

 

Kelsea Morris

Behavior Specialist, School Based Services

Kelsea goes to Indiana every year for a truck show. She has competed in cheerleading for nine years and has achieved her certification as a registered behavioral technician. Her dog, fiancé and close friends are her chosen family.

 

Sarah Nacco

Care Coordinator, School Based

Sarah danced competitively for 14 years, recently got married and has traveled to Italy. She considers her family her husband, two cats and their doberman!

 

Stephanie Quesnell

Preventive Worker, Kids Herkimer

Stephanie is in her “Mom Era” and her kids are her world. She loves Grey’s Anatomy and is “basically a surgeon” at this point. She is never lacking in a sense of humor. She considers family to be children, fiancé, parents, grandparents and extended family.

 

Christy Randall

Youth Care Coordinator, Children’s Health Homes

Christy loves visiting waterfalls, spending time with her family, working with children and seeing the world through their eyes. Her family is her four children and two grandchildren.

 

Roy Rodriguez

Outreach Worker, Utica SNUG

Roy runs his own music studio and once had an encounter with Danny DeVito! This year was the first time he ever tried tomatoes.

 

Lamine Sambou

Case Planner, Preventive Services

Lamine has over 15 years in the food and restaurant industry and enjoys teaching kids how to play soccer. He has also visited Niagara Falls in Canada. His family consists of his wife, kids, siblings and extended family.

 

Dana Wase

RED Program Manager, UCSD System of Care

Dana loves Costa Rica vacations and anything purple. Her family includes her three children, three grandchildren, fiancé and her dog Diesel (who keeps them all active!)

 

Heather Wasielewski

RED Program Supervisor, UCSD System of Care

Heather’s heart belongs to motherhood. She recently won an election and loves spending time outdoors hiking, skiing and exploring. Her friends are her family and she credits them as her incredible support system.

 

Debbie Weir

Care Manager, Adult Health Home

Debbie has traveled across the country to California, once co-owned a bowling center and enjoys gardening, crochet and crafts. She treasures her family which consists of her husband, dogs, children and grandchildren.

 

Kevin Ziesaltz

Adult Care Manager, Adult Health Homes

Kevin served seven years in the U.S. Air Force. During his time in the force, he flew in the back seat of an F-15 in Alaska! His kids are his world and he enjoys playing guitar in his downtime. His children, parents and close friends are his foundation and family.