Community Advisory Board

The WNYCCCED Community Advisory Board includes members of the WNYCCCED team, individuals and caregivers with lived experience, community providers, and others committed to advancing this work. By elevating diverse perspectives and lived expertise, the Board helps guide decision-making, strengthen programs, and ensure that our work is meaningful, ethical, and responsive to the community.

Dayton Richards Walsh, PhD
Director, WNYCCCED

Michelle Morales
Parent Peer Mentor, WNYCCCED

Jennifer Dry De Santo
Care Manager, WNYCCCED

Nicole Watson
Health Project Coordinator, WNYCCCED

Meredith Kells, PhD, RN, CPNP, FSAHM
Assistant Professor, UR SON

Nicholas Colella
Peer Mentor, WNYCCCED

Richard Kreipe
Senior Advisor, WNYCCCED

Taylor Starr, DO, MPH
Medical Director, WNYCCCED; Medical Director Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital

Maggie Quinn
Life Coach, WNYCCCED

Leigh Kirby
Music Therapist, WNYCCCED

Mary Tantillo, PhD PMHCNS-BC FAED CGP
Founding Director

Rob Reichel
Clinical Director, The Healing Connection

Amanda Drobnica
Executive Director, The Healing Connection

Jack and Linda Mazur
The Emilee Connection

Sharon Mathiason
President Moonshadow’s Spirit Nonprofit

Ellen Bennett

Cara Conrow
Private Practice Therapist, Cara Conrow Counseling LCSW

Jen Saul Agnitti

Michele Priebe
Private Practice Psychotherapist

Lauren Bonenfant
Lived Experience Volunteer