Yoel has established himself as a leader in the health and human services industry for close to 20 years. Beginning his career at an entry level position at a nonprofit agency serving the OPWDD population, he has worked his way up to senior leadership positions, including opening and operating HamaspikCare, a Licensed Home Care Services Agency serving 13 counties throughout NYS. In 2013, under his leadership and direction, the Hamaspik Choice MLTC Plan began operations throughout the entire Hudson Valley region. In his role as the Executive Director of Hamaspik Choice, Yoel and his team have worked to cultivate relationships with community partners and build a strong network of service providers. Yoel was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for Tri-County Care CCO. His unique experiences with both the OPWDD as well as MLTC populations enable him to provide perspective on this Care Coordination Organization. Yoel Bernath is leading the launch of HAMASPIK, Inc- Additional Managed care products.

Nechama is a Registered Nurse who brings two decades of dedicated experience and a passion for  servicing individuals with I/DD. Prior to her current role as VP of Operations, Nechama served as an RN responsible for the health and wellness of individuals residing in group homes. Nechama’s experience also includes MSC Supervisor, Early Intervention Coordinator, TBI and NHTD Manager.

Jason brings 26 years of experience in the field of servicing individuals with developmental disabilities. He has served as Residential and Day Program Manager, Director of Quality Assurance (a position he held for 16+ years), Regional Director, and is currently the VP of Care Management at Tri-County Care. Jason joined TCC for the chance to be aligned with an agency that shares his values and commitment to providing high quality services for individuals with I/DD.

Jennifer brings 17 years of experience working within the OPWDD field. Prior to AVP of Care Management, her career included positions as an MSC, Quality Assurance Specialist/Investigator, Director of OPWDD Services for a Non for Profit serving the downstate area, and VP of Community based services for an agency serving Long Island. Her passion and dedication is to serve individuals with I/DD and provide them with the most fulfilling life possible. Jennifer joined Tri-County Care as an Outreach and Intake Specialist to assist families in need of Care Management services and navigating OPWDD, before being promoted to AVP of Care Management.

Blimi brings extensive business administration skills and experience to her role as VP of Human Resources. Before assuming her role, Blimi served as the HR coordinator for HamaspikCare and Hamaspik Choice MLTCP for close to a decade. Blimi currently handles all aspects of HR at TCC and is devoted to establishing and maintaining a satisfied workforce.

Japhe joined the TCC team as a Training Specialist in August of 2018 and now serves as the VP OF DIVERSITY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT. Since 2001, Japhe has been working with the I/DD population serving as Direct Support Professional in Residential Programs, Community Habilitation and Respite. Japhe has since assumed the roles of Assistant Director of a Day Program, Senior Residence Manager, and Residence Director. He loves to empower employees to do better at their job and being more passionate about what they do.

With over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, Josh’s expertise is in the regulatory aspects of care and the operational compliance of service delivery. He currently oversees all aspects of compliance and quality of care at TCC. Josh also has two siblings with autism and possesses an intimate understanding of the individuals we serve.

As chief financial officer (CFO), Joel is responsible for all of the company’s financial functions, including accounting, corporate finance and financial reporting. His career spans more than 10 years of varied experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management.
Joel holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in accounting.

Shira holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education and has been part of the Tri-County Care Intake Department since its inception. Prior to joining Tri-County Care, Shira worked in both regular and special education settings for a number of years.  Shira has a passion for assisting individuals with I/DD and is an expert in problem solving.

Tina has worked serving persons with developmental disabilities for over 30 years and is a USAF veteran.  She has an extensive history in the I/DD field.  She has worked in Residential Management, Family Care, Training, and has 25 years of Quality Assurance/Incident Management experience.  Prior to joining Tri-County Care, Tina served as the Assistant Director of Program/Regulatory Compliance, agency OPWDD/DQI liaison, and chairperson of the Human Rights Committee.  She has also acted as a family representative, trainer, and committee member for outside provider agencies.  Tina currently serves as the Director of Incident Management for Tri-County Care.

Valerie joined Tri-County Care in 2018 with over 25 years of training, education, and experience in the field of public benefits, most specifically Medicaid.  She started her career at The Washington County Department of Social Services, where she worked within the Temporary Assistance/SNAP and Medicaid units.

She then moved to the private sector with her Medicaid knowledge, working within several hospitals across New York State, assisting patients at their bedside in obtaining much needed health insurance including Community Medicaid and Long Term Chronic Care Medicaid. As a result of her expertise, she quickly became a New York State Regional Director for that company, with a staff of 10-15 employees located at several hospitals across New York State Northern New York, to Downstate and the Western Part of the State.

Staying with the private sector she then moved onto a Law Firm, furthering her knowledge of Supplemental Needs and Pooled Medicaid Trusts and the benefits these provide to our individuals.

Committed to furthering her professional development, Valerie continues to refine her skill set by attending various trainings through the New York State Statewide Learning Management System and attending various trainings in the community.  In the past she attended Adirondack Community College and completed numerous New York State training programs for professionals employed in the social services field.

Valerie loves working with individuals with I/DD and making the Medicaid entitlement process as stress free as possible for them.

Veronica worked under the OPWDD umbrella as a Medicaid Service Coordinator prior to being promoted to Program Supervisor for Respite and Home Care Services within the same agency. In 2016, she moved on as a Care Coordinator Supervisor and Intake Specialist within the same agency. She brings a total of 13 years working with the DD population in different roles.

Veronica joined Tri-County Care as a Medisked Help Desk Specialist and now serves as Director of Customer Service.

Veronica is fluent in Spanish and English and holds an Associates Degree in Mental Health and Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

Fatima Nunez is a downstate Regional Director at TCC. She has close to two decades experience in the field of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury in varying leadership and management capacities, ranging from program management, compliance and education. Fatima has a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Education.

With a passion for positively impacting the lives of individuals with a developmental disability, Gamal brings over twenty years of experience in the DD field. In addition to his extensive knowledge of care management, Gamal has experience in residential administration, article 16 clinics, and Medicaid Service Coordination.

Jessica possesses the qualities to carry out TCC’s mission of creating a culturally sensitive and quality driven work environment. In her role as Care Manager Supervisor, her leadership and organizational skills have guided her team to meet and exceed in providing person centered coordination of services for the individuals and families we serve. She is a strong critical thinker with solid communication skills and rises to the challenge of problem solving and conflict resolution. Jessica prides herself in creating an inclusive team-oriented environment with emphasis on keeping her teams focused, motivated, and supported.

Harboring a passion from a young age for helping families and children with special needs, Perry started out volunteering as a respite worker as a teen. She moved on as a Medicaid Service Coordinator for 3 years and ultimately advanced to MSC supervisor with Hamaspik of Orange county for over 15 years. Currently, Perry directs the TCC Care Managers in her region to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided the highest quality services.