Our Founder
Constance Collins
A lawyer and businesswoman prior to founding Lotus House, Constance has been a full-time volunteer for the Lotus family of charitable organizations since 2004, founding and overseeing the development, operations, programming, services, research and growth of the Lotus House.
Isabella Dell'Oca
Director
Beatrice Gonzalez
Deputy Director
Katy Roth
Deputy Director of Operations
Research and Program Development
Donna MacDonald, MHSC
Human Resources Director
Angela Verseane, BA
Community Outreach Director
Victoria Varela
Intake and Victim Services Team
Laura Klinefelter, LMHC
Children's Services Director
Shana Cox, LCSW, PsyD
Clinical Director of Families Program
Stephanie Padro, LMFT
Assistant Director of Families Program
Yvanne Joseph, LMHC, MFT
Senior Resource Coordinator- Families
Marguine Adme, BS
Clinical Director of Singles/Youth Program
Gabrielle Contreras, LCSW
Assistant Director of Singles Program
Raina Edwards, LMHC
Senior Resource Coordinator- Singles
Doraiza Sanchez, BA
Diagnostic Specialist and Director
Michelle Firot, PsyD
Assistant Director of Youth Program
Courtnie Vargas-Rodriguez, LMFT
Community Health Director
Nichole Burke, MSW
Recovery Support, Wellness Director
Rai Taylor Johnson, MCAP, MSW
Operations Director
Sharonee Develvante
Director of Programming
Geneva Comeau, MS, LMHC
Assistant Director of Programming
Esther Gaines
Innovations & Program Development Director
Jackie Roth, BA
Employment and Education Director
Cynthia Perez, BA
Director Grants Management, Quality Assurance and Reporting
Marta Vega, BS
Director of Quality Assurance
Marie Alcineus, BA
Senior Grants Manager
Patricia Flores
Financial Manager
Emily Viera, MBA
Guest Services Director
Carole Jordan, BA
Guest Services Director
Georgette Madison
Guest Services Director
Runisha Johnson
Guest Services Director
Monyia Knights
Guest Services Director
Dominique Cooney
Culinary Center Director
Betty Forcer
Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique Director
Ronide Blanc
Director of Research, Policy and Education
Shameequa Buxton, Esq.
Board of Directors
Our board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of professionals, all with one mission, to end and prevent homelessless in our community and in our nation. Meet our Board