““While there are many motivating factors that underpin a leaders thoughts and actions, nothing is intrinsically more pure, and more inspiring than the call to serve. The dedication and commitment required to be a true servant leader requires a level of personal sacrifice that can only be instilled by a passionate belief in a greater good – something beyond one’s self.””

— Mike Myatt

Corporate Directors & Officers

MaryAnne HainesFounder/President EmeritusSince 1985 — **MaryAnne Haines**
Founder/President Emeritus
Since 1985

Nick GentileBoard PresidentSince 1990 — **Nick Gentile**
Board President
Since 1990

Joe MasciaExecutive DirectorSince 1987 — **Joe Mascia**
Executive Director
Since 1987

Joe SteeleCorporate SecretarySince 1990 — **Joe Steele**
Corporate Secretary
Since 1990

Paul RocheleauCorporate TreasurerSince 2009 — **Paul Rocheleau**
Corporate Treasurer
Since 2009

Paul D'AddabboCorporate DirectorSince 1997 — **Paul D'Addabbo**
Corporate Director
Since 1997

“This organization is especially thankful to God — for Doreen’s bright light has been amazingly contagious. It has opened doors of hope for many people; and has truly brought passionate purpose and distinct color to each of our lives!”

Senior Leadership Team

Tom SalvadorDirector of Facility OperationsSince 1992 — **Tom Salvador**
Director of Facility Operations
Since 1992

Jen BarbieriDirector of Community ServicesSince 2008 — **Jen Barbieri**
Director of Program Services
Since 2008

Marianne Sargent, RNDirector of Nursing & Clinical ServicesSince 2016 — **Marianne Sargent, RN**
Director of Nursing & Clinical Services
Since 2016

**David Foster**
Director of Program Operations
Since 2023

Administration

Sam RosenbaumAdministrative CoordinatorSince 2020 — **Sam Rosenbaum**
Business & HR Administrator
Since 2020

**Aia Coleman**
Administrative Associate - Business & HR
Since 2023

**Marlene Soler Garcia**
Administrative Associate - Accounting & Finance
Since 2023

Program Services Team

**Tanya Anderson**
Program Director
Since 2021

Dori HallawayProgram Director - QualitySince 2001 — **Dori Hallaway**
Program Coordinator
Since 2001

Angel OrtizProgram Director - OperationsSince 2009 — **Angel Ortiz**
Program Specialist
Since 2009

Other

Special Acknowledgement & Tribute

The GIL Board would like to thank MaryAnne Haines for her resolve and tenacious spirit; and also her special daughter Doreen Mascia for allowing us access to her life as a conduit of love and hope for so many others. GIL Foundation would not have been possible without the God given gifts of Doreen and MaryAnne. MaryAnne spearheaded the fabric and framework of the GIL Foundation. Inspired by her daughter, on the cutting edge of community integration for individuals with disabilities, she founded the organization “Grounded In Love” as a local nonprofit in 1985. When she discovered the absence of local day programs available to serve her daughter with autism, she sought to find a solution. Initially, GIL was established with the primary focus of providing structured summer and weekend activity programs for local youth and teens with autism and developmental disabilities. Since that time, GIL has grown exponentially to become a full service, top tier provider of comprehensive programs and supports for individuals with diverse disabilities. MaryAnne laid that groundwork and continues to maintain an emeritus role with the organization. The GIL Board therefore wishes to acknowledge MaryAnne’s keen foresight, determination, and courage. Her love for her daughter provided the vision for more than three decades of dedicated nonprofit community service. This organization is especially thankful to God - for Doreen's bright light has been amazingly contagious. It has opened doors of hope for many people; and has truly brought passionate purpose and distinct color to each of our lives.