Recognizing our Employees of the Quarter: Q4, 2023
The CP family honored a special cohort of team members at our Employee of the Quarter Awards for Q4 2023. These outstanding individuals go above and beyond in their work to provide opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve fulfilling lives, and we recognize their commitment and achievement.
All winners receive a certificate and gift card in recognition of their efforts. Congratulations to:
Roxanne N. Charles, DCC- Jamaica IRA
Madeline DeSantiago, Assistant Director- Long Island City Day Program
Wilisha Griffin, Habilitation Aide- Cora Hoffman Center
Binbin Li, Sr. Manager, Audit and Financial Planning & Analysis
Elizabeth Lyon, QI Specialist
Oliver Melton, Habilitation Aide- Cora Hoffman Center
Christine Sikpe, Assistant Director- West Farms Center Day Program
Jodi Ann Tamar Laine Hunter, DSP- Carey Residence
Asheena Turner, DCC- 150 West 225th Street
Darlene Vaughn, Staffing Coordinator, Staten Island
Damaris Ward, PM Shift Supervisor- Queens CPNS Unit V
Quotes from Our Winners and Nominees:
“I do what I need to do to make sure that the individuals are well cared for. I [also] want to praise my staff because without them I couldn’t get the work done.” -Madelene DeSantiago
“She saves the agency a lot of money in electricity because when she walks in the room, her smile just lights up the whole building.” -Jessica Ann Francese on Wilisha Griffin
“Most of my career here with the agency has been with day program as a QIDP and now I really enjoy learning more about the agency and different aspects of what’s involved in running the agency. So it’s really been a great opportunity for me and I really appreciate the nomination and the EOTQ award.” -Elizabeth Lyon
“What I do, that’s what I love—the individuals—and seeing them smile and progress every day.” -Oliver Melton
“She’s someone who comes in and give 110% every single day. She’s very reliable and consistent. …Christine single handedly led the team and brought everybody back and oversaw the whole transition [post COVID].” -Kwadwo Ofori on Christine Sikpe
“The HR team recognizes Binbin’s characteristics, such as his excellent team-oriented skill set, collaborative spirit, and unwavering dedication to service excellence. HR consistently relies on Binbin’s professional expertise for many of its deliverables. Binbin is the consummate professional and unquestionably worthy of recognition.” -Human Resources
