KELBERMAN - Key Persons


Alex Carbone

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Becky D'Aiuto

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Bruce Daniels

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the Board

Colin Wixson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Dr. Michael Kelberman - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • President of the Board
Kelberman is a leading autism services center for children, adults and families. We provide comprehensive autism programs and services for people throughout all phases of life, from early childhood through adulthood, including: Home & Community Based, Educational, Clinical, Residential, and Camp. Our goal is to meet people and families where they are in life and to support them every step of the way as they define autism and navigate that journey together. The expert staff at Kelberman empower the people we support with specialized one-of-a-kind programs, resources, support, and wrap-around services, creating a fulfilling, life-enriching experience for people and families. Recognizing the need to serve families with autism beyond preschool, Kelberman was officially incorporated as its own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2005 ​in Utica, New York. Today, the Center has locations in Utica and Syracuse as well as seven community residences. In 2021, Kelberman opened the LINK apartments in Utica, the first-ever of its kind in New York State - an inclusive living community for people of all abilities.

Dr. Stephen Eadline

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Frank Behlmer

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of the Board

Garrett Owen

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Program Services

Iris Buczkowski

Job Titles:
  • Secretary of the Board

Joanne Donaruma

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Maria I. Kontaridis

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Member of the Board

Mark Livesey

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mark Vacca

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Ryan Nolan - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer

Timothy Dempsey

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Psychologist