Who We Are
Mission Statement
To promote inclusion, provide innovative opportunities, and empower individuals with disabilities
Vision Statement
Individuals with disabilities shall have equal opportunities to fully participate in their community comprehensively and safely as valued, healthy members.

C-HOPE was founded by parents of children with disabilities who were looking for more and diverse opportunities for their children and their children’s peers as they transitioned from high school. Through the grace of countless individuals who volunteered their time and talent, C-HOPE was incorporated in 2015. Today, C-HOPE is thriving, thanks to the efforts of stakeholder groups working collaboratively and striving for social inclusion.
Board Members

David Whalen
President

Sandy Whalen
Director

Lynn McIvor
Director

Joe Damian
Director

Jasmyn Miller
Director

Larry Waters
Director

Melissa Miller
Director

Jessica Brass
Director

Christopher Keleher
Treasurer

Paula Leach
Director

Thomas Arnone
Director
Staff

Amanda Muldoon
Executive Director

Ryan Wirth
Administrative Coordinator

Karrie Frank
Instructor

Melissa Pitek
Instructor
Partners
Creative collaboration has been instrumental to C-HOPE’s success thus far. We proudly acknowledge and thank our many partners.
Academic Partners
If your academic institution would like to partner with C-HOPE, please contact: info@c-hopewny.org
Business Partners
If your business would like to partner with C-HOPE, please contact: info@c-hopewny.org