OUR BOARD
Sophia Ziajski
Sophia loves Friends Connect Foundation’s ability to create positive environments that enable the formation of new friendships, the development of unique passions, and the showcasing of special abilities
Andrea Ziajski
I am proud to be involved with Friends Connect because it has been my daughter’s vision & dream for a long time. My favorite part of Friends Connect is getting to see the positive difference that it has made in its members’ lives.
Elizabeth A Bená-Schaul, PsyD
I recognize the importance of collaborative experiences as a path to individual growth and community building. Friends Connect Foundation offers this opportunity through its unique programs.
Marjorie Cavilier
As a Humanities teacher certified in both Social Studies and English, I recognize the importance of collaborative experiences through the arts as a path to individual growth and community building. Friends Connect Foundation offers this opportunity through its unique programs.
Steve Clark Jr.
Having previously coached children and young adults with special needs in sports I realize the importance of structured activities in increasing ones self-esteem. Friends Connect takes this to a higher level with activities that allow individuals with special needs to develop great long term friendships while participating in amazing programs.
Kimberly Arroyo
I love Friends Connect Foundation because it creates a great community. I am so happy to use my accounting background to support the foundation and be a part of its wonderful programs.
Jessica Weinberg, Esq.
RJ Baietti, BCBA
Our Advisory Board
John Frunzi
As the parent of a teenager with special needs, I realize my son’s success and happiness are dependent on his acquiring social and life skills. I am happy to be a part of Friends Connect because it has given Michael and countless of other children the opportunity to make friends, participate more fully in community activities, and gain confidence.
Jessica Miranda
Being a mom of a special needs child has made me aware of the importance of my child’s involvement in activities outside of our home. Socializing is half of the work necessary to unlocking a child’s potential, and I love how Friends Connect provides families similar to my own with the perfect opportunities to make friends, play, and learn.
Bonnie Wenzel
My favorite part of Friends Connect is getting to see the positive difference that it has made in its members’ lives.
Andrea Ziajski
I am proud to be involved with Friends Connect because it has been my daughter’s vision & dream for a long time. My favorite part of Friends Connect is getting to see the positive difference that it has made in its members’ lives.
Jessica Wall
My favorite part of Friends Connect is getting to see the kids’ faces when they come to an event and make a new friend!
Our Teen Ambassadors
Siena Rampulla
Siena was drawn to the Friends Connect Foundation because she loved being able to spend time with an amazing group of children. Sharing adventures with this group is just as rewarding and exciting for her as it is for them!
Medha Dabral
Medha admires Friends Connect Foundation’s ability to encourage individuals with special needs to participate in fun activities in a supportive environment and make new, long-lasting friends. She enjoys being able to combine her passion for art and for helping others by being a part of the Friends Connect team 🙂
Adrianna Lisotto
Adrianna loves FCF because she believes everyone should have an equal opportunity to make friends. She loves to play softball and uses this passion to help with events and get her whole team involved with Friends Connect.
Francesca DiMicelli
I am so happy to be able to combine my passion for photography by being a part of the Friends Connect team. It’s always a pleasure seeing and being able to capture moments of our participants smiling and having an all-around great time.
Isha Argarwal
Isha loves being a part of Friends Connect Foundation because it gives everyone the opportunity to get together and make friends in a positive environment. I am honored to work with a foundation that connects children of all abilities!
Morgan O'Donnell
Morgan loves being able to combine her passion for dance with helping connect with members of her community. Dance is a beautiful art form that provides an outlet for children to express themselves and feel like they belong and that is exactly what Friends Connect stands for.
