Leadership Team

Susan Buckler, MA, CAS

Susan Buckler, MA, CAS

Executive Director & Co-Founder
In 1976, Susan co-founded Center for Spectrum Services with Jamey Wolff.
Jamey Wolff MA, CAS

Jamey Wolff MA, CAS

Founder Emeritus, Project Specialist
In 1976, Jamey co-founded Center for Spectrum Services with Susan Buckler.
Charlotte Mennona

Charlotte Mennona

Program Director
Charlotte brings over 23-years of progressive experience and accomplishments in special education as a teacher and administrator.
Shelly M. Beck

Shelly M. Beck

Chief Financial Officer
Shelly brings over 20 years of nonprofit in-house accounting and management experience in accounting, human resources, and IT departments.
Cheryl N. Engel, Ph.D

Cheryl N. Engel, Ph.D

Clinical Department Head, Clinical Psychologist
Cheryl is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified School Psychologist specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Elizabeth Forte

Elizabeth Forte

Educational Program Coordinator, Ellenville School
As Program Coordinator of our Ellenville School, Elizabeth is responsible for ensuring it runs smoothly, providing an excellent learning environment for our students.
Laurie Hopkins

Laurie Hopkins

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Adaptive Physical Education Department Head
Laurie’s contributions to Center for Spectrum Services community are informed by 45 years of practice as a pediatric occupational therapist.
David Juhren

David Juhren

Development & Public Relations Officer
David brings twenty years of nonprofit leadership experience, having worked in most aspects of organizational management, public relations, and fundraising.
Rebecca Kenol

Rebecca Kenol

Educational Department Head
Rebecca Kenol has worked in the special education field since 2006, since then she has developed a wide range of knowledge, skillsets, and expertise in working with children.
Mary Alice Millham MS Ed

Mary Alice Millham MS Ed

Educational Program Coordinator, Kingston School
Mary Alice started at Spectrum Services in 1996 as a substitute. Progressively, by 2022, and due to her talent and ability, she was promoted to the Kingston School's Program Coordinator.
Brian Sawchuk

Brian Sawchuk

Facilities Manager
Brian has decades of experience in property and facilities maintenance management.
Leah Siuta, MPS

Leah Siuta, MPS

Family Service Department Head, Home and Community Based Program Coordinator
Leah has been collaborating with and supporting families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders for over thirty five years.
Nancy Uttendorfer

Nancy Uttendorfer

Communication Department Head
Nancy is Center for Spectrum Service’s Communication Department Head, providing training, supervision, and support to the highly-skilled Speech and Language pathologists at both Kingston and Ellenville sites.
Dan Uttendorfer R.N.

Dan Uttendorfer R.N.

School Nurse
With the onset of Covid-19, Dan was appointed our Covid Response Coordinator, and has been our key representative with state and municipal Departments of Health, while giving insight, guidance, and leadership to our Covid Response Team.