Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Samuel Kandel

Samuel Kandel

Board President
Sam is an Advanced Certified Business Advisor with the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center (SBDC) with extensive practical experience accumulated over more than 40+ years as a business owner, entrepreneur and consultant.
Eve Cohen, MA

Eve Cohen, MA

Vice President
Eve was president and founder of Aster Search Group, an executive search firm in New York City specializing in healthcare. In 2016, Eve joined the Board of Trustees at CSS and is very pleased to be part of the organization.
Patricia Calderara

Patricia Calderara

Board Secretary
Patti is a registered pediatric nurse who has specialized in the care of medically fragile children with developmental disorders.
Marjorie Rovereto

Marjorie Rovereto

Board Treasurer
Margie is an accomplished senior executive and dynamic leader in the region’s banking industry, and has been for over thirty years. In the banking sector, she has a proven record and expertise in upper-level management, lending, operations, and executive management.
Susan Buckler, MA, CAS

Susan Buckler, MA, CAS

Co-Founder, Board Member
In 1976, Susan co-founded Center for Spectrum Services with Jamey Wolff. After 45 years of leadership as Administrative/Executive Director, Susan retired in 2024, and has been appointed as a member of Spectrum Services' Board of Trustees, where she will continue her legacy in support of the school's mission and core values.
Marino D’Orazio, JD, PhD,

Marino D’Orazio, JD, PhD,

Board Member
Marino D'Orazio started his career as an educator, earning a B.A. in Italian Literature from Brooklyn College in 1970, and an M.A. in Comparative Literature from the CUNY Graduate Center in 1976. He later attended Brooklyn Law School and entered a new phase of his life as an attorney.
Joe DeCaro

Joe DeCaro

Board Member
Joe joined the Board of Spectrum Services to continue his life’s work in creating the richest educational experience for students with special needs, and all professional and para-professional staff who serve them.
Lynne Pampel

Lynne Pampel

Board Member
Lynne recently retired after serving in Hudson Valley public and private schools for 36 years as a Teacher, Principal, Director and Assistant Superintendent.
Karen Cohen

Karen Cohen

Board Member
Karen joined the Board of Spectrum Services to continue working in the interest of children with special needs.
Rebekah Aronson

Rebekah Aronson

In Loving Memory
Rebekah Aronson, a shining member of our Spectrum Service family, passed on June 18, 2019. Rebekah was a burst of sunlight, and her laughter and good nature made everyone around her comfortable.