CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ISSUE 9

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS ACROSS THE STATE

Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC NYC, was announced as a 2022 Empire Whole Health Awards Honoree for his more than four decades in leadership positions promoting social justice for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The awards are presented by Empire BlueCross BlueShield to honor local New York leaders committed to their community’s medical, financial, or social health. Marco and other honorees were recognized at a New York Mets game. Congratulations, Marco!

ACHIEVE’s Chief Executive Officer, Amy Howard, was selected as Senator Fred Akshar’s 2022 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction for her exceptional leadership and commitment to ACHIEVE and the community!

A very well-deserved honor! Congratulations, Amy!

Denise Field Jones, Chief Executive Officer of The Resource Center (Chautauqua County Chapter of The Arc New York), was again named to the list of the most powerful female leaders in Western New York.

Allen Connely, President and CEO of Mozaic, was recently elected chair of the National Council of SourceAmerica Employers Executive Committee! The council is an independent network of executives representing nonprofits that provide services or manufacture products under the AbilityOne program. SourceAmerica is a nonprofit organization with a mission of creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Way to go, Allen!

This marks the eighth straight year she has appeared on the “Power 200 Women” list, compiled by Buffalo Business First. Congratulations, Denise on being recognized for your impact as an influential figure in your region!

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