Mr. William K. Miller

Director Emeritus

William K. Miller is a retired commercial banker. He is currently working with children at the Town of Brookhaven Safety Town.
Bill has been an active member of Colonial Youth for well over ten years. Bill is currently Vice President of Eastern Suffolk BOCES, serving as Chairman of the BOCES Legislative Committee. He had also served on the Board of the Longwood Central School district for 24 years. He is past President and current member of the Central Brookhaven Lions Club.

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Mr. Pete Costelloe

President

Mr. Costelloe is a longtime resident of the Tri-Hamlets. He is retired, but still approaches his position as the board’s Vice President with much enthusiasm. His career began with being a maintenance man and he moved up the ranks to Superintendent of Public Works for the Village of Mastic Beach. He has earned many prestigious community accolades along the way. He became a board member in 2020.

 

 

MARIA McHAMORRO

Vice-President

Dedicated and experienced Health Coordinator with over 20 years of expertise in overseeing medical billing and ensuring the health and well-being of over 1000 citizens of the Unkechaug Indian Nation. Proven track record of serving as a liaison between healthcare providers, the American Indian Health Program, and community members. Skilled in member-directed services, outreach, transition support, social support, and community education. Committed to enhancing the health and wellness of our community.

 

 

Kenneth Olivo

Board Member

Kenneth Olivo has been a dedicated resident of the tri-hamlet area since 1975. A retiree from the NYS Office of Mental Health and former Trustee of the Village of Mastic Beach, he has been deeply involved in community service for over four decades. Kenneth has organized the Christmas parade for 36 years, led the Bi-Centennial Parade and festival, and helped transition the community to SCWA water supply. He was instrumental in establishing the Mastic Shirley Community Library and has actively contributed to the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, St. Jude's Church, and Yumas Little League Baseball. He also organized the Tri-Hamlet Community Day and served on the Long Island Federation of Labor Executive Board. Currently, Kenneth serves on the boards of Colonial Youth and Family Services, Mastic Beach Chamber of Commerce, South Bay Civic, and James V. Kavanaugh Columbian Club, and is a founding member of the Mastic Shirley Moriches Community Library Friends of the Arts.

 

 

 

Mrs. Annette Monaco

Board Member

Bank of America. Board Member since 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

Donald Sarno Jr.

Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Rick Wiedersum

Board Member

Mr. Wiedersum has worked on a wide range of diversified K-12 and higher education projects, including the Health and Wellness Center at SUNY-Suffolk (Riverhead), the modernization and renovation at Farmingdale State College and was the Principal-in-Charge of various projects at Nassau County Community College. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology and currently is a registered architect at H2M. He serves as Director of the CYFS board, having joined in May 2020.

 

 

Mrs. Constance Pellechia

Secretary

Long Island Aquarium. Board Member since 2007.

Connie is a graduate of William Floyd Class of 1985. Although Connie moved out of the area in 2000, she has been active on the Colonial’s board of Directors helping the Mastic Shirley community which is near and dear to her heart. She is employed at Long Island Aquarium since 2006 as the Operation Manager.

 

 

Candace Cartiglia

Board Member

Candace has been a resident in the Shirley/Moriches area for the last 44 years. She has two children that attend the William Floyd School District and are active in sports activities with our local sports clubs. Candace has 21 years of Leadership Experience in the Finance Industry and 10 years as a business owner. Her goal to being involved in Colonial Youth is to help the community leverage the local opportunities for service, goods and local employment.

 

 

 

Nicholas J. Taylor

Board Member

Nicholas J. Taylor is a seasoned education professional based in Moriches, NY, with extensive experience in special education, instructional leadership, and technology integration. Holding advanced degrees from Stony Brook University, Dowling College, and Saint Joseph’s College, Nick is certified in NYS SBL/SDL, Students with Disabilities 7-12, and Social Studies 7-12. He has served in various roles, including Special Education Teacher and Chairperson in several school districts, where he led professional development, supervised educational staff, and managed CSE and 504 committees. Currently, Nick is a Special Education Teacher at East Hampton School District, where he also coaches middle school baseball and junior varsity girls basketball. His dedication to fostering student success and enhancing educational programs through innovative practices underscores his commitment to the field.

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Tara C. Dunn

Board Member

Tara Dunn is a dedicated nurse with a focus on pediatric and underprivileged populations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stony Brook University, graduating magna cum laude, and is currently applying to their Master’s Program for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a subspecialty in Pediatrics. Tara has extensive experience in both clinical and administrative roles, including serving as a Nurse Manager and House Supervisor at Eastern Long Island Hospital. With over two decades of nursing experience, she is skilled in behavioral health, crisis prevention, and patient care coordination. Tara is also a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.

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