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Hopeful Beginnings Staff

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Joanne Bratta RN, BSN, MS

Executive Director

Allyson Stefani, MSW,LSW

Maternity/Adoption Counselor

Julia Alfano, MSW

Maternity/Adoption Counselor

Angie Dickey, MSW

Teen Parenting/Maternity Counselor

Olivia Espinosa MSW, LCSW

Maternity Counselor

Rachel Sullivan MSW

Teen Parenting/Maternity Counselor

Gabriela Mercado

Bilingual Maternity Counselor

Honeylie Guinto

Executive Assistant

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Cathy Paglia

Administration Manager

Gina Badagliacca

Fundraising Assistant

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