Recognizing CP’s Employees of the Quarter: Q2 2024
We are always happy to celebrate our CP team members going above and beyond for the people we support and their colleagues.
For Q2 2024, we honored the following employees who have performed in an exemplary manner with certificates and gift cards at a special online program. Below are our Q2 winners and quotes from the ceremony.
Sophia Bartholomew, DSS- Geneva Loop
“Sophia represents what it means to go above and beyond. Her compassion is only equaled by her dedication and we are lucky to have her at CP Unlimited” -Sebastian Chittilappilly, Chief of Programs
Taren Blake, Habilitation Aide- Cora Hoffman Center
“Taren has been with the agency for about 6 years. He worked in residential on Staten Island until last year, when we were fortunate enough for him to join our Day Hab team, and he has been a stellar employee and just such a wonderful part of our team. He comes in every day with a smile. He comes in every day, listen and the individuals love him. He just forms such wonderful connections with our staff and our individuals here.” -Jessica Francese, Director of Day Hab Services on Staten Island
Euclyn Ellis, Direct Care Counselor- Jamaica IRA
“I love people and I love to see them happy and so with that I would like to do the best for them to make sure they’re clean and tidy, and to advocate for them—to be their voice and to be there with them all the time to see them at their best.”
Carlene Harry, Direct Care Counselor- Jamaica Group Home
“I love them and always they are my first priority to give them my all 100% here and attention this recognition is a testament to our collective effort and I’m proud to be a part of such an amazing team.”
Margaret Hutchinson, Direct Care Counselor- Manhattan- Cherry Street
“I nominated Margaret H. because as a team staff coming in, she impressed me the way she worked with the individuals in Cherry Street. If you know Cherry Street, it can be a challenging place to work and the way in which she planned and coordinated with the guys there was so nice.” -Margaret Dunn, Day Shift Supervisor
Nyenime Ikpeme, Rehabilitation Counselor- Garrison ICF
“I’ve had a good time working with the individuals in the Garrison ICF. They need love. You need to have love. You need to have compassion, you know, to take care of these people and to encourage them. Thank you for the nomination.”
Venezia Squash, Direct Support Professional- Program 4
“Venezia is a hero, acting with great selflessness and quick-thinking to help people we support during a moment of crisis. She saved lives and we are grateful for her efforts.” -Jeremy Willinger, Chief Communications Officer
Reanina Wallace, Senior Residential Coordinator
““Reanina is a great team player. She’s independent and provides immediate support and leadership to her coworkers and team for any related residential issues or concerns. She is established great relationships with DQI auditors and assists with all audits in the borough.” -Nikea Clark, Service Coordinator
Cheryl Cupid-Wharton, Direct Care Counselor- Springfield Gardens
“She displayed tremendous amount of love and compassion. So, the person that she’s working with, she’s been with for 12 years showing that she is reliable and knowledgeable. She’s showing she cares for other residents in Springfield. She always the front of the line…Cheryl is amazing!” -Marjorie Etienne, Program Unit 3
Irina Yulis, Speech-Language Pathologist- MN/SI
“Irina has consistently exceeded expectations in her role as the speech therapist. I have had the pleasure of knowing her and her work for the past 10 years here at CP Unlimited. She is a dedicated and compassionate professional who is highly valued by her colleagues, clients and families. She displays excellent clinical skills and advanced knowledge in the field of research, and the and has the best clinical practices. She shows empathy the patience to parents and direct care staff. Her dedication to this agency is unparalleled.” -Marilyn Ladewig, Senior Speech Pathologist
