rosa caccamo

CHIEF financial officer

As the CFO, Rosa oversees the organization's financial transactions, prepares current financial reports and summaries, and creates forecasts predicting future growth.

Rosa joined CHDFS Inc. as a Finance Assistant in February 2011. Before joining CHDFS, Rosa worked at Ernst & Young as an Audit Senior for five years. Her experience includes performing external audits for Mining and telecommunications companies. Rosa is an accountant who holds a B.S. in Accounting.

nancy parker

Fundraising & Parent Advocate Director

Since 2013, Nancy Parker has served as the Director of the Parent Advocate Program at CHDFS, Inc. Her relationship with our organization goes back nearly thirteen years where she's fulfilled numerous supporting roles including serving on the Board of Directors. In the past, Nancy has worked as a Parent Advocate at NAMI NYC Metro, where she began and ran a support group for fourteen years, targeting parents of children and adolescents; dealing with the challenges of having kids suffer from emotional and mental disorders. 

Nancy is a state trainer of NAMI’s signature course, NAMI BASICS, and is a Family to Family teacher. Nancy also runs a volunteer social group for adults with mental illness called "Find Your Funny."  Currently Nancy attends Hunter College, where she is working on a degree in Social Work.  

Sobeida Valdez

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Sobeida Valdez joined CHDFS, Inc. in 2014 in the role of Human Resources Director bringing with her over twenty years of experience in social work, case management, advocacy and other human service roles. She brings a mix of managerial, financial and operational experience which has contributed to CHDFS’ growth.  In her current role as Chief Operating Officer, Sobeida oversees CHDFS’ service programs providing guidance, support and strategy to ensure best practices and quality service delivery.

Prior to joining CHDFS, Sobeida held various roles of increasing responsibility in both non-profit and proprietary agencies. Sobeida is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a graduate of Hunter College School of Social Work.  In addition, she holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management with a concentration in Organizational Development from the The New School for Social Research and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from City College of the City University of New York.

david tavarez

HR MANAGER

 David Tavarez joined CHDFS Inc. in 2017 in the role of Outreach and QA/QI Coordinator for the Health Home Program. In January of 2019, he was promoted to Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Director. David has a background in working with underrepresented minority college students in the areas of outreach, mentorship, and academic advisement while working at the Urban Male Leadership Program at Lehman College through the CUNY Black Male Initiative.

Mr. Tavarez is a Lehman College graduate, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business & Human Resource Management in May 2014. David has received various awards, including The CUNY Vice Chancellor’s Excellence in Leadership Award for 2013-2014, Champion of Service Award for 2013-2014, Outstanding Leadership in Service by a Graduating Senior for 2013-2014. 

Asher P Weis

HR, Trainer, QA/QI

Asher Weis is a transplant from Colorado. Although he's lived in NYC long enough to be considered a New Yorker. His experience is diverse, from teaching in elementary school, managing restaurants and big box retail. Now Mr. Weis is our HR Assistant. He works with recruiting, on-boarding, training and anywhere else he is needed. Please feel free to contact him if you are interested in joining the CHDFS team. Asher’s email address is: aweis@chdfs.org

laslein e. linares

intakes/placement coordinator

Laslein E. Linares joined CHDFS Inc. in 2019 as a Waiver Service provider through a john jay job fair. She has experience advocating for kids in underserved communities through volunteer work. Laslein was promoted to Waiver Supervisor in 2020. Laslein has continued to grow as she took her new role in 2022 as the intakes/ placement coordinator at CHDFS Inc. 

Laslein E. Linares holds a bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in counseling. Laslein is now working towards her Masters in social work in the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.

Steven merino

Steven has been with CHDFS since 2013.  During his tenure, he has worked in almost every department and has gained insight and knowledge of all aspects of our agency.  Since 2017, Steven has been an integral part of the Health Homes program; starting as a care manager and now as the program’s directors.  Steven has a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  Steven leads his team with strength, empathy, caring and compassion; all the qualities needed to collaborate with the Health Home members in cultivating an improved life outcome and overall wellness.