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 HMO which is expected to go live in 2019.

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.

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.

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.

Japhe joined the TCC team as a Training Specialist in August of 2018 and now serves as the Director of Training & Education. 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.

Contessa has dedicated 18 years of service to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Having worn many hats, Contessa started her career teaching students on the Autism Spectrum in Los Angeles at the Help Group. She served as the Clinical Coordinator supervisor for Community Habilitation services at Eden II and, prior to coming to Tri-County Care, she was the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) Regional Director for Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens, serving the Willowbrook class.

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.

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.