Linda Lattanzio, Board President, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University and her Master’s Degree of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. Linda is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and is SIFI certified for field instruction. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and she utilizes trauma-informed, person-centered, and solution-focused techniques to help people overcome their obstacles and meet their goals. Linda has experience working with adults, adolescents, and children to address issues related to trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, substance use disorders, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Bianca C. Collins is a proud enrolled tribal citizen of the Shinnecock Nation whose territory is located in what is now known as Southampton, NY. Like many tribal citizens, Bianca has embraced the responsibility of advocating for the rights of Indigenous people and Indigenous communities by raising awareness through educational efforts focused on Indigenous culture, history, and environmental stewardship. As an active community member, she has dedicated her time to participating in tribal legislative processes, community organizing, serving on local advisory boards and committees, and serving as a board member within various local non-profits. Over the years, she has served on the Shinnecock Election Committee, Shinnecock Housing Committee, Padoquohan Medicine Lodge, Inc., Grave Protection Warrior Society, founding member and former President/Executive Director of Niamuck Land Trust, and was elected to the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees where she served as Council Secretary from April 2023-April 2025. Currently, Bianca is the Vice-President of Hope and Resilience Long Island, an organization that provides support services and advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, a Participatory Grantmaker of the Long Island Unity Fund, founding member of the We Are Long Island Organizing Hub, Southampton Town Community Housing Advisory Board Member, Co-Founder and Director of Communications & Outreach of the Metoac Indigenous Collective, and Owner of Divine Matriarch Coffee. It is through her commitment to community and social justice advocacy that Bianca hopes to continue to make positive and impactful changes within her community, while creating a bridge of understanding and awareness between neighboring communities.

Desiree Passantino-Board Secretary- has always had a passion to help others and is most happy when she can make someone else's life better. Desiree was an environmental advocate, also active in her civic and neighborhood associations. Throughout her life Desiree has been involved in animal rescue. Her favorite job was as a library clerk, where she started an ESL Department and worked closely with new members of the community.

Jane Hill

Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson serves as minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork, in Bridgehampton, NY. She is a member of the Eastern Long Island Branch of the NAACP. She serves on the Southampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force. Rev Johnson, and the congregation are founding members of Racial Justice East End. Through education and organizing, Rev Johnson works with individuals and communities to create justice and equity through their faith.

Alfredo Rosario or Fred as many call him, has dedicated his entire career to service. With over 20 years of service in law enforcement with the New York City Police Department, Fred has experience in community relationships, enforcement, and first-hand trauma. As a Police Officer, he worked in various assignments within special operations and post 9/11, as a supervisor. His broad range of experience came from working units such as Crime analysis, and running his commands Domestic Violence Prevention Unit. His take away is the belief that the greatest crime that can be committed against mankind is that which is committed against someone they say they love. After his retirement from the Police Department, Alfredo continued his service for 8 years working for the Retreat, a domestic violence prevention agency as the Education Coordinator for their parenting and Fatherhood programs. Feeling the need for professional growth, he accepted a position as Program Director for EAC Network, Suffolk County Supervised Visitation programs. Fred is currently a Quality and Compliance Manager at Phoenix House of NY. He ensures that his agency’s policies and procedures comply with governing and ethical standards that are required of his agency. As an Investigator, he believes that all agencies and institutions are required to be ethically responsible and are charged with providing the best care possible for the population they serve. Fred has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Empire State College, and a Master’s degree in Criminal justice from Monroe College King School of Criminal Justice. He also served as an Adjunct Professor for his alma mater, Monroe College, teaching courses in criminal justice, child abuse, and victimology to undergraduate students.

Donna Bess

Dr. John Oppenheimer