The majority of the staff and Board of ParentsCAN are people who have experienced the challenges and joys of life with a child with special needs. We believe that parents know their children best and, when equipped with reliable information, they are their child’s best advocate. We know that families are the key to achieving bright futures for their children. The Board and staff work together to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization while providing high quality services to families.
Our Board of Directors
Matthew Guggemos, President
Araceli Soto, Secretary
Melanie Johnson, Ph.D., Treasurer
Miriam Puentes
Sydney Williams-Ferris
Christopher Roth
Our Staff
Marlena Garcia, Executive Director
Lisa Colarusso, Program Director
Martinique Querner, Operations Director
Christine Roth, Development and Marketing Director