Recognizing CP’s Employees of the Quarter 2022: Q4
The CP family honored a special cohort of team members at our Employee of the Quarter Awards for Q4 2022. These outstanding individuals are going above and beyond in their work to provide opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve fulfilling lives. Winners receive a certificate and gift card in recognition of their efforts.
Q4 2022 Winners Include:
Angelia Welcome-Bligh, Direct Care Counselor
Angella Ellis, Direct Care Counselor
Arlene Perricone-Saumell, Sr. Coordinator of Billing and Compliance (HV)
Brenda Odenat, Direct Care Counselor
Chloe Minix, Direct Care Counselor
Evita Daniels, Community Skills Specialist
James Briggs, Housekeeper/Cook
Karla Bobb, Habilitation Aide
Karon Lalite, Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Larry Johnson, Staff Development and QI (HV)
Leslie Sealy, Residence Counselor
Lukshman Liyanagamage, Direct Care Counselor
Marie Fiagro, Direct Care Counselor
Mayaline Noel, Direct Care Counselor
Rhonda Powell-Ashe, Residential (HV)
Rita Boktor, Habilitation Coordinator
Victor Nieves, Direct Care Counselor
Yaritsza Guzman, Sr. Day Habilitation Coordinator
Quotes from Our Winners:
Angelia Welcome-Bligh: “I have been with CP for 34 years, and I would just like to say ‘Thank God for CP!’”
Brenda Odenat: “I’ve been in the agency for ten years. I’ve floated and worked at every apartment in Brooklyn. I have to do what I need to do, and one day it subsequently saved a life. It has been a very challenging time, but I am grateful. I would like to stay here until I retire.”
Evita Daniels: “I want to thank CP for the award and the recognition. I was with Catholic Charities for 30+ years before I came to CP. My guys made it possible for me to be here. It’s rewarding, and to build a rapport with the individuals and have their families entrust us—it makes my day.”
Karon Lalite: “As a BIS I work with very challenging behaviors, and I just try to help. I’ve been working with CP since 2016, and it’s been a pleasure. I just want to thank the team!”
Marie Figaro: “March 9 is going to be 17 years. I love my job. I love my individuals.”
Victor Nieves: “To learn and to be able to help—it’s unmatched. I wouldn’t trade this for the world!”
Yaritsza Guzman: “I’ve been working [at CP] for a year. It’s a good feeling when you come to work and you really want to swipe in.”
