Counselors and Board of Directors:
Debra Cornacchia, President/Founder of the non-profit organization Door of Hope 4 Teens, Inc. She holds a Certificate in Biblical Counseling from Light University, and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Debra lives with her husband, Len and thee sons, in Westchester County, NY.
Susan Lobosco Benner, Vice-President of Door of Hope 4 Teens, Inc. and a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work from Hunter College. Susan also has post-graduate certification in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy from the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. She has a full-time practice in Tuckahoe, NY. Susan lives with her husband, Jeff and son in Westchester County, NY.
Michelle Scavarda, Secretary is a Counselor who received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Her personal concentration is in trauma and bereavement. Michelle has a book coming out this year, 2010 called Weeping Willow, which shares the experiences of loss through a true story line. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, playing her instruments and drawing.
Patricia Smith, received her Masters degree is Social Work from Fordham University. She has worked in the Adolescent Units of both New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Westchester Medical Center.
Len Cornacchia, Treasurer for Door of Hope 4 Teens, Inc. He is a graduate of IONA College and CEO for Taylor and Francis Publishing in NYC. Len, his wife Debra and three sons live in Westchester County, NY.